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HV Battery Development Engineer

On-site in Barcelona·Added 2 days ago

Still open when we checked on 8 Oct

AVL

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Overview

Job details

  • €35,000 - €45,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About €2,200 - €2,720 a month after tax.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    AVL doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 4+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

  • University degree

    “Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic or Automotive Engineering.” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Private health insurance

    Per the ad: paid by the employer, or taken through flexible pay.

  • Life insurance

    Per the ad.

  • Flexible pay plan

    Take part of your salary as tax-free benefits, per the ad.

  • Meal vouchers

    A restaurant card or tickets, per the ad.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic or Automotive Engineering.
  • Minimum 4 years of experience in electrified powertrain / HV battery systems (semi-senior level).
  • Strong experience in system design and development from concept to SOP.
  • Proven ability in project coordination and cross-functional leadership.
  • Experience working with suppliers and complex automotive environments.
  • Fluent English (written & spoken).
  • High level of autonomy, proactivity and problem-solving mindset.
  • Experience in:
  • High Voltage Battery systems (pack, cells, thermal, safety)
  • Root cause analysis & troubleshooting
  • System validation & testing
  • Ability to:
  • Translate requirements into robust system design
  • Manage technical documentation & design notes
  • Communicate complex topics to technical & non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision making
  • Location: Barcelona area (NTCE environment)
  • Availability to travel when required
  • Dynamic and international project environment
  • Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art EV platforms

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract and long-term career stability.
  • Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities.
    Salary range: 35.000-45.000€
  • Private health insurance and life insurance.
  • Mobile phone
  • Flexible compensation package, including meal vouchers, transport allowance, and childcare support.
  • International, highly specialized, and technology-driven work environment.
  • Excellent working atmosphere and team-building activities.
  • Professional development plan and internal growth opportunities.

The role

We are looking for a HV Battery Development Engineer to join our team and lead the development of electrified powertrain systems within a cutting-edge automotive environment.

The role focuses on battery system design, development, validation and cross-functional coordination, ensuring performance, quality, cost and delivery targets across the full product lifecycle.

You will play a key role in shaping next-generation EV platforms, working closely with suppliers, design, test and manufacturing teams.

What you'll do

  • Lead High Voltage Battery system and component development (pack, BMS, hardware & software).
  • Drive sub-system design & validation (virtual, prototype and serial phases).
  • Deploy vehicle performance, functionality and reliability targets into system requirements.

  • Manage technical issues, root cause analysis and countermeasure definition during development and production.

  • Coordinate cross-functional activities between design, test, manufacturing and suppliers.

  • Ensure quality standards and continuous improvement, including market issue resolution.

  • Support cost reduction activities in collaboration with plant, purchasing and suppliers.

  • Follow project milestones and ensure on-time delivery (QCD: Quality, Cost, Delivery).

  • Prepare and present technical reports, design notes and project status to stakeholders.

  • Support calibration, dataset preparation and system integration activities.

About AVL

AVL is one of the world's leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry and other sectors.

Industry
Automotive Engineering
Website
avl.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • AVL is currently hiring for multiple engineering roles in Spain, including NVH Simulation Engineer, Calibration Engineer, Battery Electrical Components Specialist, and Development Engineer Functions & Systems.
  • AVL's careers site is available in multiple languages, including Spanish (Español), alongside English, German, French, Italian and others.

In their own words

About the company & team

AVL Iberica offers a job in Spain (ES) as

AVL Iberica is responsible for the Spanish, Mexican and Portuguese markets. It is formed by an international team that develops cutting-edge mobility technology in the fields of internal combustion engine, e-mobility, hydrogen, autonomous and connected driving, software and simulation, applied to all propulsion systems.

We are committed to deliver excellence in the development, simulation, testing and integration of propulsion systems, with all the experience of the AVL group in a local, personalized way and with a close technical service.

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