TBR/ Field & Test Engineer – Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. / Europe Technical Center (ETC[...]

As a globally active manufacturing company with more than 22,000 employees worldwide (4,000 in Europe) and higher-than-average growth and development in the European Union, Hankook Tire offers advanced tire solutions for many applications. For many years, the company has been a supplier to the international automotive industry (including Audi, BMW, Ford, General Motors, Hyundai/Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Volkswagen) and top motorsports. Hankook’s tires often win awards in independent product tests and boast excellent EU label reviews. Commitment to sponsorship at international level – for example as an official partner of the UEFA Europa League - also contributes to increasing brand awareness.

Hankook Tire Europe Technical Center (ETC) based in Hannover, Germany is one of Hankook Tire’s five global R&D centers (along with Korea, United States, Japan, China) and is responsible for the development and testing of tire solutions for European road conditions – working together with premium European vehicle manufacturers. Indoor test operation and quality control for European tire production in Hungary are also controlled by ETC.

As an Expert for Tire Wear , you will contribute to the development and optimization of tire wear performance within our global R&D organization. You will be responsible for designing and conducting advanced test programs, analyzing results, and supporting international collaboration projects to enhance tire durability and efficiency.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Organize, execute, and analyze tire tests in collaboration with the HK EU sales and technical team
• Organize, coordinate, and manage fleet tests (truck and taxi)
• Collaborate with external suppliers, Hankook workshop & warehouse, and the R&D Center (developers)
• Analyze, document, and report measurement data
• Track measurement data, time intervals, and tire lifecycle
• Support market observation and collect and analyze product performance (including competitive comparisons through field data collection)
• Support sales-supporting measures across all product areas (PCR, LTR, and TBR tires) and assist the Hankook sales team in all technical matters
• Solve technical problems and handle complaints on-site and centrally
• Conduct technical training sessions

Your Profile:

• Master’s degree, other certifications:
• Completed technical training in the automotive sector, e.g., certified automotive master technician or a comparable qualification
• Solid MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Basic SAP knowledge is an advantage
• Experience in the automotive sector, ideally in the tire industry; customer service experience is a plus

• Technical/Functional Skills: Confident use of laptops, tablets, measurement devices and Hankook evaluation software tools

• Fluent German and English skills, both in written and spoken
• Quick comprehension
• Solution-oriented approach
• Good self-organization
• Flexibility and willingness to travel, as well as occasional weekend assignments

What We Offer:

• A diverse and challenging role in an innovative R&D environment within a global company.

• Opportunities to work on international projects and contribute to sustainable mobility solutions.

• A collaborative and inclusive corporate culture that values innovation and technical excellence.

• Competitive compensation package and professional development opportunities.