AVL

Senior Powertrain Engineer – Heavy Duty / Off-Road Vehicles

AVL

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Valladolid • 🇪🇸 Spain

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Design and development of mechanical and electrical systems, including: Engine and transmission (gearbox).
  • Thermal management and cabin climate control (optimizing engine cooling and cabin comfort).
  • Electric machines and propulsion systems.
  • Vehicle dynamics and steering (control architecture and steering systems).
  • System modeling and simulation to validate performance and optimize functionality.
  • System integration: analyzing the impact of changes on the overall architecture.
  • Technical supplier management: evaluating international components and adapting them to national suppliers.
  • Collaboration on hybridization systems and electronic architecture projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Automotive Engineering
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in powertrain system development or similar automotive technologies, with focus on electrified powertrains
  • Deep knowledge of hybrid powertrain architectures, including electric motor and battery integration
  • Experience in managing engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
  • Technical experience in electronic systems architecture, engine calibration, software, and product design
  • Ability to manage economic aspects (CAPEX, OPEX, PRF evolution)
  • Familiarity with tools such as SIEMENS NX, CATIA, ANSYS MECHANICAL, NASTRAN, FLOTHERM, FLO EFD, ESATAN, CRUISE M, EXCITE M
  • Previous experience in defense will be valued
  • High level of Spanish and English
Benefits
  • Frequent national and international travel may be required
  • Candidates should be open to professional mobility and collaboration with international teams

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
mechanical systems designelectrical systems designengine and transmission developmentthermal managementelectric machinespropulsion systemsvehicle dynamicssystem modelingsystem integrationengine calibration
Soft skills
project managementteam leadershipcollaborationsupplier managementeconomic management
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor's degree in Electronic EngineeringBachelor's degree in Automotive Engineering