Outdoor Testing Engineer Intern
Pubblicato il 04-08-2026 - PROMETEON TYRE GROUP in Italia
About Us
Established in 2017 as a Pirelli spin-off, Prometeon Tyre Group is the only tyre manufacturer that focuses entirely on the Industrial, namely transport of goods and people, Agro and Off the Road (OTR) sectors.
With a more than 8,000 employees across 30 nationalities, 4 manufacturing sites, 4 R&D; centers and a commercial presence spanning 160 countries in 5 continents, the Company is the trusted partner for everyone who demands high-quality industrial tyres with a special focus on performance and sustainability.
Role description
We're looking for a candidate to join Prometeon Tyre Group R&D; Testing Department as Outdoor Testing Engineer Intern.
The ideal candidate has knowledge in mechanical and electrical engineering with on-the-field, fast problem-solving attitude.
If you are a precise and goal-oriented person willing to see how concretely the testing helps to develop, to improve and to innovate the product take the chance and apply.
Key Responsibilities
The person identified will be responsible of the following activities in 3 main areas (for the Commercial truck, Bus and the Agricultural fields):
Product testing
- Assure the execution of product testing respecting the deadlines, optimizing the assigned resources, and guaranteeing the quality of results.
- Guarantee the correct application of the experimental and type-approval methods in the assigned team.
- Vehicles setting up for testing with complex equipment.
Technical equipment testing
- Manage the testing machineries and instrumentations, by ensuring that all the activities of maintenance, calibration, use and upgrading of the equipment are properly carried out.
- Control the reliability of the assigned equipment and deal properly with any technical problem.
Standard and regulations
- During the assigned testing activities, assure the compliance with the Health Safety and Environmental regulations & laws and the European/Worldwide Regulation for type-approving tests.
Requirements
- Accademic: Currently pursuing a Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic, Automotive, or Electronic Engineering.
- Technical: Solid understanding of vehicle dynamics, mechanical systems, and basic electrical/electronic principles.
- Digital: Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel in particular. Basic knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python.
- Languages: Fluency in Italian and professional English proficiency.
- Travel: Availability for frequent business trip mainly in Italy
Soft Skills & Mindset
- Problem-Solving: Proactive attitude when facing technical glitches on machines, vehicles or test benches
- Reliability: Ability to respect strict deadlines and optimize resources while maintaining high-quality results.
- "Hands-on" Approach: Strong inclination toward manual work. comfortable working on the field, using hand tools, and performing mechanical or wiring setups on vehicles.
- Methodological Rigor: High level of precision in executing test protocols and ensuring equipment calibration
Preferred Qualifications (Bonus)
- Previous experience in student competitions (e.G., Formula Student, MotoStudent).
- Knowledge of Truck and Heavy Agricultural machines.
- 2D/3D CAD and technical drawings knowledge.
- Statistics basis knowledge for data analysis.
Benefits
- Monthly compensation of €1,000.
- Meal vouchers valued at €9 per working day.
- Lavoro da remoto option: up to 10 days per month.
- On-the-job training to enhance professional development.
- Access to the company gym.
- An international and dynamic work environment.
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