Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

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 3000 professionals from more than 22 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.

Why join us?

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.  

If you are a passionate Engineer, interested in the latest trends in the automotive sector, we are looking for you to reinforce our Electronics Team in IDIADA HQ.
As a member of the Applus IDIADA Electronics Department, you will be part of the team integrated within the structure of a vehicle manufacturer based in Santa Oliva (province of Tarragona) and will be working on applications related to functional safety applied to different systems of the vehicle.

Responsibilities
The main responsibilities of the role consist of carrying out activities related to the Functional Safety of the vehicle, regulated by the ISO 26262 standard. These include:
- Comprehensive definition of the vehicle features (e.g. Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist, Thermal Management, Battery Management System) according to the customer’s vehicle design;
- Analysis of the possible hazards in case of electric and electronic malfunctions of the vehicle feature (e.g. thermal event, loss of deceleration, etc..) and assessment of the risks coming from those hazards;
- Definition of safety goals and functional safety requirements to prevent possible hazardous events;
- Definition of technical safety requirements and safety architectural design of the vehicle features;
- Safety Validation of the vehicle features;
- Support activities for the improvement of procedures and methodologies (e.g. definition of checklist/templates/guidelines);
- Activities related to project definition and quotations, such as communication with clients to determine their needs, preparation of offers, and internal meetings.

You do not need to be a Functional Safety Expert to apply; good background in Electronics or Mechanics, a passion for the automotive industry, a willingness to learn, and the availability to work with worldwide OEMs are the main requirements.

Which skills are desired?
- ISO 26262 standard know-how
- Experience in Electric/Electronic or other development areas (e.g. Powertrain, ADAS, E-Mobility)
- Experience from the side of OEM and/or supplier
- Know-how among different vehicle architectures (e.g. Combustion Engine vehicles, Electric vehicles, Automated vehicles)
- Excellent team-working, organization, and communication skills
- Knowledge of traditional Office suites (MS Office, Outlook)
- Willing to travel

Education
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electronics, Mechanical, Automation, or similar

Languages
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Knowledge on German will be an asset.
- Other languages will be valuable

Applus IDIADA is committed to diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.