Lead Engineer Hybrid Powertrain Calibration

AVL Software and Functions GmbH; Valladolid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading mobility technology firm in Valladolid is seeking a Calibration Engineer to manage technical responsibilities and project management for hybrid vehicle calibration. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, holds an engineering degree, and is fluent in English and Spanish. The role offers a competitive salary and a proactive work environment in a leading company focused on mobility technology.

Servicios

Proactive work environment

Professional progression

Competitive salary

Valuable automotive know-how

Formación

• Over 5 years of experience in automotive calibration or software development.
• Knowledge in powertrain and engine development.
• High sense of responsibility and goal-oriented.

Responsabilidades

• Pilot calibration development for hybrid vehicles.
• Manage calibration documentation and macro-planning.
• Ensure timing assurance and quality gates preparation.

Conocimientos

Calibration development

Project management

English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Knowledge of BMS and Inverter

Educación

Engineering degree

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Overview

AVL Iberica offers a job in Spain (ES) as part of a team in Valladolid. We are searching for highly motivated engineers with an excellent background in calibration and a good level of English and Spanish to work in our team at Valladolid.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role is a mix between technical responsibility and project management for a hybrid vehicle calibration team.

Following tasks are expected from the profile:

• Pilot the calibration development towards the industrialization or serial-life phases
• Summarize the status from Software Development, Calibration team and Validation
• HEVC (Hybrid and Electrical Vehicle Controller), HECM (Engine Main Control Unit) or High Voltage components (BMS + Inverter) calibration
• Management of calibration documentation and macro-planning of the activities
• Timing assurance, quality gates preparation, reporting to project management and quality, support production plants
• Construction and achievement of the business Quality Cost Delay Performance commitment, according to regulations and business rules

YOUR PROFILE:

• Good level of English. French is a plus
• Engineering degree or similar. Master degree is a plus
• More than 5 years of automotive industry-related topics (calibration, validation, software development) experience desirable
• Knowledge in powertrain and engine development - hybrid preferred
• Knowledge of high voltage parts such as: BMS (Battery), Inverter (Electric Motor) is a plus
• High sense of responsibility, goal-oriented and social skills
• Extra curricular activities like Formula Student is a plus
• Driving license required

WE OFFER:

• A good quality and proactive 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.

Location

Valladolid, ES

Job Function: Calibration

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting Date: Sep 3, 2025

Job ID: 37934

About AVL

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.