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Overview
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
Lear Corporation doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Work on-site in Valls
No relocation package mentioned.
University degree
“Bachelor, master's degree in engineering (Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, etc.).” — per the ad.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Project management skills, interfacing both Customer and Supplier
- Python, CanOE, other programming language
Nice to have
- Experience in regulatory/ Bluetooth/WiFi certification is a plus
- Testing and lab hands on skills are a plus
Education & certifications
- Bachelor, master's degree in engineering (Electronics, Computer Science, Telecommunications, etc.).
Languages
- Fluency in English language.
The role
Lear Corporation's administrative office in Valls, Spain, is primarily focused on engineering and innovation within the E-Systems division. This site serves as a center of excellence for electrification, connectivity, and high-voltage systems, with expertise in power distribution, battery management, and cybersecurity. It employs approximately 600 professionals, combining engineering and operational - central services roles. The Valls office also collaborates with local universities to support innovation and talent development.
As Homologation Engineer, you will be part of a global team in charge of the technical development of awarded programs as well as the preparation of RFQs (Request for Quotations) for major OEMs worldwide in the area/discipline of product & systems engineering, covering a wide portfolio of Automotive Components.
The position reports to the Global Homologation Manager, and works closely with the rest of engineering and non-engineering areas involved in the development of Lear products: product and project management, purchasing, technical sales, manufacturing, laboratory, hardware engineering, software engineering, mechanical engineering, functional safety and cybersecurity teams.
The position will be based in Valls (Barcelona), Spain, with occasional travel to other Lear's engineering centers and/or OEM's and Suppliers' facilities to achieve Lear's long-range plan for sales and profitability growth within the related product lines.
What you'll do
- To support certification time's and cost's estimation during OEM's RFI/RFQ phase
- To support the RFQs towards the relevant certification partners
- To propagate the certification related design requirements to system engineering during the early design stage and to monitor their implementation
- To coordinate the test campaign preparation and execution
- To monitor the certification standards' and scenarios' evolution
- To manage the certification projects with the awarded certification partners
- To manage the certifications' maintenance along the product lifecycle
Lear For You
We work hard for the people who work for us. We champion our teams and foster collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence. Because we want to be more for you.
A path to a better career. A better future.
Our teams have invented groundbreaking technologies, manufactured millions of products and earned a long list of awards. Year after year, we're named one of the World's Most Admired Companies.
They're the secret to our success-empowered, inventive and inclusive. Passionate about their craft. Driven to succeed. Because we win together.
Are you ready for a better career? A better future?
Hiring process
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; if you fit, an HR representative gets in touch and the recruiting team explains the interview process for that role, which varies by role and location
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Candidates who fit are connected with an HR representative first.
About Lear Corporation
Lear Corporation is a global automotive technology company that designs and manufactures seating and electrical distribution systems for major automakers worldwide. With over 160,000 employees across more than 250 locations in 37 countries, Lear is a Fortune 500 company and a leading supplier in the automotive industry, operating through two main business segments: Seating and E-Systems (electrical distribution and electronics).
In Spain, Lear has a significant industrial and engineering presence, with multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers, particularly in Catalonia and other regions. The company offers roles in engineering, manufacturing, IT, logistics, and HR, and is known for its focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. For international professionals, Lear provides opportunities to work in a multicultural environment with global career mobility, especially in engineering and management positions within its E-Systems division.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Founded
- 1917
- Employees
- 100,000+
- Headquarters
- Southfield, USA
- In Spain
- Barcelona, Valls, Roig de Levallois and 1 more
- Website
- lear.com
Good to know if you are moving
- Lear has multiple manufacturing plants and technical centers in Spain, primarily in Catalonia (e.g., Barcelona area), offering opportunities in engineering, manufacturing, and IT.
- The company operates in a global matrix structure, providing international professionals with potential for cross-border career mobility and exposure to global projects.
- Many roles in Spain are focused on the E-Systems division (electronics and electrical distribution), which is a key growth area for the company.
- Lear emphasizes continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, so experience with these methodologies is valued.
- Working at Lear in Spain may require Spanish language skills for plant-based roles, but engineering and management positions often operate in English.
In their own words
Additional information
Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity.
We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
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