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Hybrid in Santa Oliva·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 28 Oct)
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Our summary
- Work mode
- Hybrid, Santa Oliva
- Contract
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Fluent
- English
- Required
- Education
- University degree





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Skills
Requirements
Education & certifications
Education:
- Degree in Mechanical/Electrical or Chemical engineering. (MSc valued).
Languages
Languages:
- Spanish and English fluent.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
Enjoy a highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.
Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.
Come & join us on the road to success.
Benefits:
-Chance to work in a dynamic and challenging environment where you will be able to reach your full potential.
-Constant learning and knowledge sharing with some of the most experienced engineers in the automotive industry.
-Shuttle bus from Barcelona and Tarragona and Internal car sharing app, to promote the sustainable transportation.
-We promote the training and constant learning and we offer paid specialized training and subsidized language courses.
-Subsidized canteen.
The role
Reporting to the Product Engineer, you will be involved in Emissions & Fuel Economy team of Powertrain Department for all kind of vehicle tecnologies: ICE, PHEV, HEV and EV. The activities to be carried out will consist in:
- Test vehicles instrumentation
- Complete vehicle testing and analysis
- Managing and reporting the related activities of those projects
- Test equipment control and managerial
What you'll do
- Involved in projects related to emission measurements, fuel consumption and energy management
- Specially involved in European Projects, related with particle emissions from Brakes, particle emissions from tyres, life cycle assestment, Real driving emissions and energy consumption
- Test and data logging equipment configuration, test supervision, test validation, data analysis and reporting.
- Test protocol definitions and detection of potential improvements.
- Master plan project definition and exploding to sub-tasks and milestones.
- Test equipment control and checking according to quality standards, internal and external
- Test equipment requirements definition ensuring suitability for tests
- Daily communications with involved technicians in the team to plan and monitor daily tasks
- Quality improvements and automation of data post-processing
- Project Management.
- Preparation of the quotation for the customers.
- Preparation of European projects proposals
- Presentations (commercials and projects) to the customers
Qualifications
Profile:
- Client orientation.
- Skills on Office pack (Excel etc).
- Willing to travel abroad for testing and commercial visits.
- Self-motivated, proactive and good team player role.
Added value:
- Experience in worldwide powertrain standards (ie. EU - Euro 7-, EPA, CARB, Japan, China) related to Energy & Emissions.
- Experience in automotive mechanics
- Operating measuring instruments and fitting external instrumentation to vehicle/engine
- INCA and Diadem
- Experience in project management as well customer services
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
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
Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3400 professionals in 24 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and 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.
Location
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