Maintenance & Instrumentation Engineer

AVL Software and Functions GmbH; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

40h work week

Health insurance

Life insurance

Mobile phone

Meal vouchers/transport support

Career development

Job summary

AVL Iberica is seeking a Maintenance & Instrumentation Engineer to lead maintenance planning, coordination, and optimization for equipment and facilities in Barcelona. The role focuses on ensuring system availability, reliability, and efficiency, while coordinating internal and external resources and driving improvements.

You will supervise documentation, manage maintenance contracts, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in an international, technology-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Automation, Mechatronics, or related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or complex environments.
• Experience coordinating maintenance activities and managing priorities.
• English proficiency at least B2; CMMS and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities and calibrations.
• Prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality and resources.
• Coordinate interventions by internal teams, suppliers, and external contractors.
• Ensure proper calibration and operation of instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
• Analyze incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive technical improvements to increase availability and efficiency.
• Supervise maintenance documentation and records.
• Manage relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Maintenance & Instrumentation Engineer

At AVL Iberica, we are looking for a Maintenance & Instrumentation Engineer with solid experience in industrial and laboratory environments to lead the planning, coordination, and optimization of maintenance activities for equipment and facilities.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the availability, reliability, and efficiency of systems, while coordinating internal and external resources, managing operational priorities, and acting as a technical reference within the organization.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance activities, as well as calibrations and technical support for customers and users.
• Organize and prioritize maintenance tasks based on equipment criticality, operational needs, and available resources.
• Coordinate technical interventions carried out by internal personnel, suppliers, and external contractors.
• Ensure the proper calibration and operation of instrumentation systems, data acquisition systems, and testing equipment.
• Analyze complex incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Define and drive technical improvements aimed at increasing equipment availability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Supervise technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and intervention records.
• Manage technical relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring high service standards.
• Participate in modernization, automation, and continuous improvement projects for facilities and processes.
• Develop and monitor maintenance KPIs to identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, or complex technological environments.
• Proven experience coordinating maintenance activities and managing operational priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of instrumentation, electrical systems, automation, and measurement equipment.
• Strong ability to lead troubleshooting activities, root cause analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Experience working with suppliers and managing maintenance contracts will be considered an advantage.
• English proficiency at a minimum B2 level.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Strong organizational skills and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
• Availability for occasional business travel.
• Technical leadership.
• Organization and priority management.
• Resource planning and coordination.
• Decision-making.
• Customer orientation.
• Complex problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

WE OFFER:

• Permanent contract and long-term career stability.
• Full-time (40h), Monday to Thursday (8:00–17:00) and Friday (8:00-14:00)
• Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities.
• Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities. Salary range: 30.000-40.000€ gross per year
• Private health insurance and life insurance.
• Mobile phone
• Flexible compensation package, including meal vouchers, transport allowance, and childcare support.
• International, highly specialized, and technology-driven work environment.
• Excellent working atmosphere and team-building activities.
• Professional development plan and internal growth opportunities.

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 deliver 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:

Barcelona, ES

Job Function: Mechanical Engineering

Contract Type: Permanent

Posting Date: Oct 20, 2026

Job ID: 39695

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.