Description
Homologation engineers are responsible for the homologation process of new types of vehicles, components and systems and for ensuring the compliance with regulatory requirements for the sales country. They develop and implement homologation programmes and facilitate type approval testing in accordance with the European legislation, ensuring the respect of homologation timings. They research on and interpret regulatory requirements and are the main contact point for homologation and certification purposes within the organisation and with external agencies. Homologation engineers draft technical documentation and support design and test engineers in the vehicle development process.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
vehicle manufacturing processquality assurance procedurestypes of vehicle enginesvehicle type-approvalEuropean vehicle type-approval legislationemission standardsautomotive diagnostic equipmentcar controlslegal researchpollution legislationmechanical requirements for vehicles in urban areasproject managementdesign principlesconsumer protectionvehicle electrical systemsnew vehicles on the marketmechanics of motor vehiclesgreen automotive technologies
Practical Skills
automotive engineeringreport test findingsprovide homologation management servicesprepare compliance documentsidentify legal requirementskeep up-to-date with regulationsread standard blueprintsadvise on homologation procedurewrite technical reportsensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionmanage product testingensure products meet regulatory requirementsrecord test dataliaise with engineersinterpret technical requirementsensure conformity to specificationsattend to detail in preparation for auditssupervise motor vehicles manufactureensure compliance with maintenance legislationmanage health and safety standardsrecommend product improvementscommunicate regulationsmonitor manufacturing quality standardsconduct performance testsmanage maintenance operations