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Homologation Mechanic, Tarragona

Hybrid in Tarragona·Full-time·Added yesterday

Applus IDIADA

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
Applus IDIADA doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Catalan
The ad asks for Catalan, or counts it in your favour.
Be near Tarragona, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Higher vocational training (FP Grado Superior)
“Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior (CFGS) en Automoción, Electromecánica de Vehículos, Mantenimiento de Vehículos Autopropulsados o titulación equivalente.” — per the ad.

This job was automatically translated to English.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that cares about the well-being of its employees, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized meals, free language courses, transport, and coaching services.

Join a company strongly committed to sustainability and strive to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging environment that values innovation and experience.

Come and join us on the road to success.

Requirements

What we're looking for

EDUCATION

Higher Vocational Training Degree (CFGS) in Automotive, Vehicle Electromechanics, Maintenance of Self-Propelled Vehicles, or equivalent qualification.
Digital competencies: user-level handling of IT tools

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year of practical experience in an automotive mechanical workshop, working with different types of vehicles and systems.
Experience in inspection, diagnosis and maintenance of vehicles.

PERSONAL SKILLS

Customer orientation: Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish a relationship of trust with customers.
Active listening: Ability to understand the technical needs and expectations of customers.
Problem solving: Proactive and solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to propose effective alternatives.
Autonomous and teamwork: Ability to manage your work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.

LANGUAGES

Spanish: Native or bilingual level is essential.
Catalan: Native or bilingual level is essential.
English: An upper-intermediate level (B2 or higher) will be positively valued, allowing you to maintain fluid technical conversations with international customers and understand specialized documentation.

The role

We are looking for a Homologation Mechanic to join our team in the Homologation Department (Individual Vehicle Certification) at our Santa Oliva (Tarragona) facilities.

You will be a key piece in the vehicle certification process, offering specialized and high-quality technical service to our customers.

What you'll do

Technical inspection and diagnosis: Performing mechanical inspections and data collection on vehicles for the preparation of technical homologation reports.
Customer service: Being the first point of contact for customers, understanding their needs, and channeling them to the corresponding internal departments.
Execution of tests: Carrying out technical tests and trials in accordance with current regulations, ensuring compliance with certification standards.
Technical documentation: Contributing to the preparation of homologation reports with precise and verified technical data.

Hiring process

Here is your roadmap:

1st: Send your application and complete the initial questions.
2nd: You will have an initial contact with HR or perform a pre-recorded interview that you can complete at your convenience.
3rd: You will be interviewed by the team you will be part of and complete English and behavioral tests.
4th: Receive your offer and begin your onboarding process.

Let's start this adventure!

About Applus IDIADA

Applus IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, providing design, testing, homologation, and certification services to vehicle manufacturers worldwide. With a workforce of over 2,800 engineers and technical experts, the company operates state-of-the-art test tracks and laboratories, supporting clients across the entire vehicle development cycle. Its headquarters and main technical center are located in Santa Oliva, Spain, near Barcelona.

In Spain, Applus IDIADA is a key player in the automotive R&D sector, with its main campus in Santa Oliva and additional presence in Barcelona and Madrid. The company actively recruits international engineers, particularly those fluent in Chinese, German, Korean, and Japanese, to support its global client base. Its work culture is highly technical and project-driven, offering relocating professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge vehicle testing, emissions certification, and electric vehicle technologies in a multicultural environment.

Industry: Automotive Engineering
Founded: 1990
Employees: 2,500–5,000
Headquarters: Santa Oliva, Spain
In Spain: Santa Oliva, Barcelona, Madrid
Website: applusidiada.com

Good to know if you are moving

The main technical campus is located in Santa Oliva, a small town in Catalonia, about 60 km from Barcelona, offering a quieter lifestyle with easy access to the city.
The company actively recruits international engineers, with specific roles requiring fluency in Chinese, German, Japanese, and Korean to support global automotive clients.
Applus IDIADA offers a unique opportunity to work with state-of-the-art testing facilities, including proving grounds, wind tunnels, and emissions labs, which are among the most advanced in Europe.
The company provides relocation support for international hires, including assistance with visas and work permits, as part of its global talent acquisition strategy.
The work environment is highly multicultural, with employees from over 30 countries, making it an attractive option for professionals seeking an international career in automotive engineering.

In their own words

About the company & team

Shaping the future of mobility

Applus+ IDIADA is a world leader in automotive engineering and offers a dynamic and rewarding professional opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the mobility of the future. As a TOP Employer certified company with more than 3,500 professionals from more than 24 countries, we offer a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from more than 55 nationalities who contribute to having safer, more efficient, and more sustainable vehicles.

Additional information

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.

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