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Vehicle SW-Functions Validation Engineer

On-site in Barcelona·Added 3 days ago

AVL

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Overview

Job details

€28,000 - €40,000 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About €1,820 - €2,470 a month after tax.

Requirements

Have the right to work in Spain
AVL doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Speak fluent Spanish
Listed as a requirement in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
German
The ad asks for German, or counts it in your favour.
Work on-site in Barcelona
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Electronics or related Engineering discipline” — per the ad.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent contract and long-term career stability.
Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities.
Salary range: 28.000 - 40.000€ gross per year (junior/senior profile)
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.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, Electronics or related Engineering discipline
Proven experience in vehicle validation, testing or experimentation activities
Solid technical knowledge of powertrain systems, cooling systems, fuel systems, and vehicle electronics.
Experience with automotive development and diagnostic tools such as CANoe, INCA, MDA, ODIS or equivalent.
Programming or scripting experience (Python, CANoe-CAPL) is highly valued.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Professional level of English and Spanish. German is considered an advantage.
Availability for occasional travel and on-site testing activities.

What We Value

Nice to have

Experience working in automotive development environments.
Expertise in CAN communication analysis, diagnostics, and data evaluation.
Ability to work autonomously, prioritize multiple activities
Continuous improvement mindset, with focus on automation and efficiency.

The role

What you'll do

We are looking for an experienced engineer to support advanced vehicle experimentation and validation activities within the areas of powertrain (mHEV /PHEV /BEV), thermal management and electronic functions. The position covers the complete testing lifecycle, including test execution, data analysis, issue resolution and release support.

Vehicle experimentation and validation.
Powertrain systems: engines, transmissions, cooling and thermal management.
mHEV/PHEV Fuel system testing and homologation-related validation.
Automotive electronics and ECU testing.
Plan, coordinate and execute vehicle testing and validation activities.
CAN bus analysis and data acquisition.
Functional testing and validation of vehicle features.
Root cause analysis and problem-solving.
SW/HW updates and ECU flashing.
Technical reporting and release documentation
Contribute to process automation, data analysis and reporting solutions using digital tools and AI technologies.
Participate in domestic and international test campaigns when required.

Required Qualifications

How you'll work

Place: Martorell, Barcelona

Hiring process

Interested?
If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL!

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 is the world's largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains (hybrid, combustion engines, transmission, electric drive, batteries and software) for passenger cars, trucks and large engines and their integration into the vehicle.

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