Job description
Position Title: Infotainment Test Engineer - Lead
Duration: Contract
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the Sweden. You MUST also hold a valid Swedish B Drivers Licence*
We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Infotainment Test Engineer to join the Infotainment department at Global OEM with offices in Lindholmen.
In this role, you will be responsible for verification of in-vehicle infotainment systems with a strong focus on functional testing of customer-facing features. You will work closely with Infotainment function developers, system engineers, UX/design teams, and
other verification functions, contributing to high-quality infotainment solutions delivered to multiple OEMs in the European market vehicles.
The role primarily operates at system and vehicle level within the Infotainment verification and validation process. In addition to hands-on test engineering, this role includes approximately 40% responsibility as Test Leader for the Infotainment verification area.
Description of the assignment
Infotainment Test Engineer responsibilities (approximately 60% of the role):
- Contribute to the implementation of agreed verification strategies, plans, and test activities for infotainment systems
- Perform functional and system-level testing of infotainment features
- Design, develop, and maintain test cases
- Execute tests both in bench environments and vehicles
- Perform reviews of test basis, requirements, and test cases
- Track, analyze, and report test results, deviations, defects, and verification risks to test
leader and project stakeholders
- Participate in test expeditions, including vehicle-based validation in different markets and environments
- Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, including improvements in test methods,
tools, automation, and efficiency
Test Leader responsibilities (approximately 40% of the role):
Contribute to the development and maintenance of verification plans and test strategies for the Infotainment area
Lead and coordinate daily verification activities within the Infotainment test team
Support test prioritization, planning, and follow-up of verification activities
Coach and support Infotainment test engineers in daily work and test execution
Report test status, progress, and verification risks to management and project stakeholders, and escalate when required.
The verification scope is primarily at functional level, covering key infotainment domains such as:
Navigation- Connectivity & Telematics
- Radio / DAB
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Voice Assistant
- UX/UI
- Digital key
- Mobile APP
- APPstore/Apps
Qualifications and skills required for the role
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or similar technical education
- At least 6 years of experience within automotive and/or infotainment testing
Strong test analysis and problem-solving skills
Experience with test case design techniques and structured verification approaches
High communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams
Valid Swedish B driving license. Test expeditions of approximately two weeks, multiple times per year, are a mandatory and integral part of the role
Test leader qualifications:
- Experience in coordinating or leading verification activities within infotainment or automotive systems
- Ability to plan, structure, and follow up test activities at team level
- Experience in reporting test status and verification risks to stakeholders and management
- ISTQB Advanced Test Management certification or similar is considered a merit
Personal attributes
Self-driven and structured, with the ability to take ownership of verification tasks
Comfortable working in a dynamic development environment, making priorities and decisions when needed
Proactive in identifying risks, gaps, and improvement areas
Transparent and clear in reporting status, progress, and issues
Strong collaboration mindset with both internal teams and external stakeholders
Confident in taking a coordinating and leading role in daily test activities
Ability to drive, motivate, and align test engineers towards common goals
Why work through Contechs?
Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.
How to Apply
If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.
If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer
*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the Sweden*
