Horse Powertrain is a global leader in the automotive industry, specializing in the development and production of low-emission thermal and hybrid powertrain systems. Formed as a joint venture between Renault Group and Geely, the company operates on a massive scale with approximately 19,000 employees and 17 production plants worldwide. It focuses on providing sustainable solutions for the transition to greener mobility, leveraging the combined expertise of its founding partners to innovate in internal combustion and hybrid technologies.

In Spain, the company maintains a massive footprint with major manufacturing and R&D centers in Valladolid and Seville, alongside corporate offices in Madrid. For international professionals, Horse offers a unique opportunity to work in a multicultural, high-tech environment that bridges European and Asian automotive excellence. The company is particularly relevant for engineers and tech specialists looking to lead the energy transition within a global corporate structure that uses English as a primary business language.

Horse was established in 2023 as a carve-out of Renault Group's internal combustion engine business. In 2024, it merged with Geely's powertrain division to form Horse Powertrain Limited, a global leader in thermal and hybrid propulsion systems.

For international professionals

Operates major industrial and R&D hubs in Valladolid and Seville, providing diverse opportunities in engineering and manufacturing.
Formed through a partnership between Renault Group and Geely, fostering a highly international and multicultural corporate culture.
Focuses on cutting-edge hybrid and low-emission technology, offering career growth in the evolving automotive sector.
English is widely used as a professional language due to the company's global joint-venture structure.
Provides a significant number of internship and graduate programs, facilitating entry for international talent into the Spanish job market.

Internship Scholarship: Study of Efficiency and Emissions Compliance of an Internal Combustion Engine Propulsion System

Horse Powertrain

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

About Us

HORSE is a global leader in the automotive industry, dedicated to pioneering low-emission energy solutions and alternative fuels. With a presence in seven countries, our mission is to drive the transition toward a sustainable future by developing state-of-the-art, hybrid, synthetic, and hydrogen-powered propulsion systems. We believe in a pragmatic approach to decarbonization, recognizing that there is no single solution for sustainable mobility.

At the heart of our success are our people. We foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and inclusion, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered. Our global presence not only drives technological advancement but also creates opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Join us at HORSE and be part of a team that is transforming the future of mobility, while building a career that matters.

What you will do

Collaboration with the emissions control team to create test plans for internal combustion engine applications.

Definition of specific test scenarios, including their operating conditions.

Conducting emissions tests using state-of-the-art equipment (such as gas analyzers and particle counters).

Analysis of emissions data to identify trends, anomalies, and potential issues.

Researching the impact of various factors (such as engine load, calibration characteristics, and electrical consumers) on emissions.

Evaluating the performance of the propulsion system relative to emission standards.

Identifying areas for improvement and proposing corrective actions to meet or exceed emission requirements.

Studying the relationship between emissions and fuel consumption.

Researching how emissions control strategies affect the overall efficiency of the propulsion system.

Suggesting improvements to achieve a balance between emission reduction and fuel efficiency.

What we are looking for

Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.

Languages: English.

Computer applications: Advanced Office Suite, Python.

What we offer

Paid internship (600 €/month for students, 800 €/month for graduates).

6-month training project, 40 hours per week, continuous schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (with the possibility of flexibility to 30 or 35 hours).

Onboarding and training plan provided by the best professionals in the automotive sector.

Good working environment within an innovative, diverse, and multicultural company.

Possibility of free transportation via company bus.

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Sobre Nosotros

HORSE es un líder global en la industria automotriz, dedicado a ser pionero en soluciones de energía de bajas emisiones y combustibles alternativos. Con presencia en siete países, nuestra misión es impulsar la transición hacia un futuro sostenible desarrollando sistemas de propulsión de última generación, híbridos, sintéticos y alimentados por hidrógeno. Creemos en un enfoque pragmático para la descarbonización, reconociendo que no existe una solución única para la movilidad sostenible.

En el corazón de nuestro éxito están nuestras personas. Fomentamos una cultura de innovación, colaboración e inclusión, asegurando que cada miembro del equipo se sienta valorado y empoderado. Nuestra presencia global no solo impulsa el avance tecnológico, sino que también genera oportunidades de crecimiento personal y profesional.

Únete a nosotros en HORSE y forma parte de un equipo que está transformando el futuro de la movilidad, mientras construyes una carrera que importa.

Lo que harás

Colaboración con el equipo de control de emisiones para la creación de planes de ensayos para aplicaciones con motores de combustión interna.

Definición de escenarios de pruebas específicas incluyendo sus condiciones de operación.

Realización de ensayos de emisiones usando equipos de última generación (como analizadores de gas y medidores de partículas)

Análisis de datos de emisiones para la identificación de tendencias, anomalías y problemas potenciales.

Investigación del impacto de diversos factores (como la carga del motor, las características de calibración y los consumidores eléctricos) sobre las emisiones.

Evaluación del desempeño del sistema propulsivo con respecto a los estándares de emisión.

Identificación de áreas de mejora y proposición de acciones correctivas para cumplir o superar los requisitos de emisiones.

Estudio de la relación entre las emisiones y el consumo de combustible.

Investigación de cómo las estrategias de control de emisiones afectan la eficiencia general del sistema propulsivo.

Sugerencia de mejoras para conseguir un balance entre la reducción de emisiones y la eficiencia de combustible.

Lo que buscamos

Grado en Ingeniería Industrial, Mecánica, Electrónica, Eléctrica, Informátical.

Idiomas: Inglés.

Aplicaciones informáticas: Paquete Office avanzado, Phyton.

Lo que ofrecemos

Prácticas remuneradas (600 €/mes para estudiantes, 800 €/mes para titulados).

Proyecto formativo de 6 meses, 40 horas semanales, en horario continuado de 7.00 h a 15.00 h. (con posibilidad de flexibilizar a 30 o 35 horas).