Driveability | Ride & Handling e-Powertrain Expert

AVL; Valladolid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-active work environment

Professional progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

A leading automotive technology firm in Valladolid is seeking a Driveability | Ride & Handling e-Powertrain Expert. This role involves calibrating e-powertrains, developing validation datasets, and executing vehicle tests. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering, experience in powertrains, and proficiency in ETAS INCA and Matlab Simulink. A competitive salary and a good work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive calibration, validation, or software development.
• Expertise in e-powertrain calibration and torque vectoring.
• Driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate e-powertrain for torque demand and regenerative braking.
• Develop and validate datasets for various conditions.
• Plan and execute vehicle testing programs.

Skills

Powertrain understanding

Vehicle dynamics knowledge

Calibration expertise

ETAS INCA

Matlab Simulink

BMS knowledge

Regenerative braking expertise

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical/Automotive Engineering degree

Master's or Ph.D.

Tools

Vector Canalyzer

AVL Concerto

AVL Creta

DDT2000

Job description

Driveability | Ride & Handling e-Powertrain Expert

Job Description

• Calibration of e‑powertrain regarding torque demand, regenerative braking and other driveability related functions.
• Dataset development and validation to meet requirements in all ambient conditions.
• Planning and execution of a vehicle testing program.
• Analysis of results and preparation of recommendations.
• Reporting of results to the project board.

Profile Description

• Education: Mechanical/Automotive or similar Engineering degree.
• Master's or Ph.D. desirable.
• Provided understanding of powertrains and vehicle dynamics.
• Competences on ETAS INCA, Vector Canalyzer, AVL Concerto, AVL Creta, DDT2000; Matlab Simulink.
• More than 5 years of automotive industry related topics (calibration, validation, software development) experience desirable.
• Expertise in e‑powertrain calibration (regenerative braking, torque vectoring, chassis dynamics, …)
• Knowledge of high‑voltage parts such as: BMS (Battery), Inverter (Electric Motor).
• English required; Spanish highly desirable; French is a plus.
• High sense of responsibility, goal‑oriented and social skills.
• Extra‑curriculum activities such as Formula Student are a plus.
• Driving license required.

We Offer

• A good quality and pro‑active work environment.
• A professional progression inside the team and company.
• A competitive salary compared to other companies in the Spanish automotive sector.
• Valuable know‑how in the automotive sector.

About AVL Iberica

AVL Iberica is responsible for the Spanish, Mexican and Portuguese markets. It is formed by an international team that develops cutting‑edge mobility technology in the fields of internal combustion engine, e‑mobility, hydrogen, autonomous and connected driving, software and simulation, applied to all propulsion systems. We are committed to delivering excellence in the development, simulation, testing and integration of propulsion systems, with all the experience of the AVL group in a local, personalized way and with a close technical service.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Company

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Location: Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain

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