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Geely Technology Europe; Raunheim; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Jet lag relief not provided

Job summary

Geely Technology Europe in Frankfurt, Germany, seeks a Powertrain Emission & Regional Adaptation Engineer to adapt and optimize powertrain systems for the European market. You will work with suppliers and global teams to ensure compliance and drivability across regional requirements.

You will lead emission testing, calibrations, and vehicle evaluations, collaborating with Europe and China teams while reporting development summaries and root cause investigations.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Bachelor's or Master's in Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in ICE propulsion, emissions development, calibration, or powertrain engineering.
• Strong understanding of European customer expectations, driving behaviours, and regulatory requirements.
• Hands-on experience with ETAS INCA, Vector toolchains, data loggers, and vehicle diagnostics.
• Fluent in English and able to work in a global, multicultural environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Europe and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead large emission testing and development projects with external suppliers.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute vehicle testing programs across Europe.
• Evaluate drivability, performance, fuel economy, and powertrain behaviour.
• Support testing preparation including data acquisition setup and calibration.
• Analyze results and prepare technical reports and root cause investigations.
• Perform local calibration, tuning, verification, and validation for European needs.
• Collaborate with teams in Europe and China to translate requirements.
• Drive issue resolution and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Powertrain Engineering

Emissions Development

Calibration

Vehicle Testing

EU Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Automotive Engineering Degree

Tools

ETAS INCA

Vector Toolchains

Data Loggers

Vehicle Diagnostics

Job description

We are Geely Technology Europe. A unified European R&D centre within Geely Auto Group, where world-class engineers, developers and innovators push the boundaries of intelligent mobility. Our mission is to shape the next generation of vehicle architectures, digital technologies and intelligent systems for global markets. We integrate European customer and regulatory requirements early in the development process and support multiple brands within the Geely portfolio, including Zeekr, Lynk & Co and Geely. With nearly two decades of engineering experience in Europe, we continue to build smart, sustainable and user‑centric mobility solutions.

Are you passionate about powertrain development, emissions compliance, and creating vehicles that meet European customer expectations? We are now looking for a Powertrain Emission & Regional Adaptation Engineer to join our team and play a key role in adapting and optimizing powertrain systems for the European market. In this role, you will work closely with suppliers and global engineering teams to ensure our vehicles meet regional requirements while delivering outstanding drivability, performance, and efficiency. This role is based in Frankfurt, Germany, with employment under LTIC (Lotus Tech Innovation Centre).

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage large-scale emission testing and development projects together with external suppliers
• Plan, coordinate, and execute vehicle testing activities, including summer and winter test programs across Europe
• Evaluate and optimize vehicle drivability, performance, fuel economy, and overall powertrain behaviour on public roads and proving grounds
• Support vehicle preparation for testing, including data acquisition setup, sensor installation, software flashing, and troubleshooting activities
• Analyze test results and create technical reports, development summaries, and root cause investigations
• Perform local calibration, tuning, verification, and validation of powertrain functions to meet European market needs
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams in Europe and China to translate regional customer expectations and driving characteristics into technical requirements
• Drive issue resolution and support continuous improvement activities throughout the development process

Who You Are:

• You hold a Diploma, Bachelor's, or Master's degree in Automotive Engineering or a related technical field
• You have at least 5 years of experience working with ICE propulsion systems, emissions development, calibration, or powertrain engineering within the automotive industry
• You have a strong understanding of European customer expectations, driving behaviours, and regulatory requirements
• You are experienced in emission testing, vehicle evaluation, and powertrain development activities
• You have hands‑on experience with engineering and calibration tools such as ETAS INCA, Vector toolchains, data loggers, and vehicle diagnostics systems
• You are fluent in English and comfortable working in a global and multicultural environment
• You have a genuine interest in vehicles and enjoy a practical, hands‑on approach to engineering challenges
• You are analytical, proactive, and organized, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
• You hold a valid Category B driver's license; additional driving certifications or proving ground experience are considered an advantage
• You are open to regular travel within Europe and internationally

What we offer

At Geely Technology Europe, you will work at the forefront of automotive innovation alongside talented colleagues from around the world. You will have the opportunity to influence the development of future mobility solutions, contribute to exciting global projects, and help shape vehicles for some of the industry's most exciting brands.

Your application will be processed through Geely Technology Europe’s recruitment system and shared securely with LTIC (Germany) for the purpose of evaluating your candidacy for this position. All personal data is handled in accordance with GDPR and our recruitment privacy policy.

This job posting is open to all applicants regardless of gender, identity, background, or personal circumstances. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates (m/f/d) and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse working environment.