Powertrain Engineer – Fuel Consumption & Energy Management

CHERY; Cornellà de Llobregat; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chery Spain R&D Centre S.L. in Cornellà de Llobregat is seeking an experienced Powertrain Engineer to develop and optimize fuel consumption and energy management for ICE, HEV, PHEV and BEV programs across Europe.

You will work with calibration, control strategy, and vehicle integration teams, driving energy efficiency and vehicle range targets through the product development cycle. Fluency in English is required with Spanish being a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in powertrain development, calibration, fuel consumption, energy management or vehicle efficiency engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to work in an international, cross-functional environment.
• Fluent English required; Spanish beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize fuel consumption and energy management strategies for ICE, HEV, PHEV and BEV powertrains.
• Analyze energy consumption performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support calibration, validation activities for energy efficiency and vehicle range targets.
• Collaborate with calibration, control strategy, vehicle integration and testing teams.
• Prepare engineering reports and development documentation.

Skills

Powertrain development

Calibration

Fuel consumption

Energy management

Vehicle efficiency

Data analysis

Engineering validation

Analytical skills

Cross-functional teamwork

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Automotive Engineering

Tools

Powertrain calibration tools

Vehicle simulation software

WLTP knowledge

Job description

Chery Spain R&D Center is Chery Automobile's regional R&D Center in Europe and a key part of its global strategy. The center focuses on European adaptation and validation, plant technical support, localized component development, quality issue analysis, connected vehicle operations and vehicle development activities, while continuously strengthening its capabilities in product definition, validation, technical coordination and project support.

As part of our growing Powertrain Engineering team, we are looking for an experienced Powertrain Engineer – Fuel Consumption & Energy Management to support the development and optimization of ICE, HEV, PHEV and BEV vehicle programs for European and global markets.

What You'll Do

• Develop and optimize fuel consumption and energy management strategies for conventional and electrified powertrains.
• Analyze vehicle energy consumption performance and identify optimization opportunities.
• Support calibration and validation activities related to fuel economy, energy efficiency and vehicle range targets.
• Contribute to vehicle performance development throughout the complete product development cycle.

Testing & Validation

• Plan, coordinate and support vehicle, bench and simulation testing activities.
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations for performance improvements.
• Support validation activities related to energy consumption, emissions and efficiency targets.
• Ensure compliance with project milestones and engineering requirements.

Technical Analysis & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with calibration, control strategy, vehicle integration and testing teams.
• Support technical discussions with headquarters, suppliers and external partners.
• Investigate issues related to fuel consumption, vehicle range and energy management performance.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical presentations and development documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Experience in powertrain development, calibration, fuel consumption, energy management or vehicle efficiency engineering.
• Good understanding of:
• Internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
• Hybrid Vehicles (HEV/PHEV)
• Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV)
• Vehicle Energy Consumption Analysis
• Experience with data analysis and engineering validation activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in an international and cross‑functional environment.
• Fluent English is required.

Nice to Have

• Experience with powertrain calibration tools.
• Knowledge of vehicle simulation and analysis software.
• Understanding of WLTP certification processes.
• Experience within OEM or Tier-1 automotive environments.
• Chinese and/or Spanish language skills.

We hereby inform you that Chery Spain R&D Centre S.L., a company with its registered office at Parque Empresarial Arboretum, Avda. de la Fama No. 1, Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona 08940, Spain, and Tax Identification Number (CIF) B22822522 (hereinafter, the “Company”), will process your personal data on the basis of the pre‑contractual relationship existing between you and the Company for the purpose of managing your job application. Your personal data may be disclosed to Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. (the Group’s parent company), located in China, for the purpose of carrying out the recruitment process for which you have voluntarily submitted your application. In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we inform you that the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (PIPL) may differ from the GDPR in certain respects. Nevertheless, the Company implements all safeguards required under the GDPR, including, where applicable, the execution of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs). Your personal data will be retained for a period of two (2) years and will be securely deleted once this period has elapsed. Should you have any questions regarding your personal data, or if you wish to exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, or objection at any time, you may contact us at the following email address: [e-mail]. Finally, please be informed that you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) if you believe that a breach of data protection legislation has occurred in relation to the processing of your personal data.