CAD/CAE/Surface/Design Intern
About the job
- Availability to work on-site in the São Bernardo do Campo region.
- Ability to communicate in English at B2 level or higher.
- A technical course in projects, plastics, or cutting/bending/deep drawing, or an undergraduate degree in mechanical, automotive, or production engineering.
- Prior experience in CAD, CAE, Surface, or Design is important.
- Prior experience in the automotive or a related field is important.
- Contribute to automotive product-development activities in the Computer-Aided Engineering, Computer-Aided Design, or Surface/Design sectors.
- Advanced Excel skills, including VBA, macros, and complex formulas.
- Knowledge of Power Query, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
- Knowledge of SharePoint.
- Knowledge of SQL and Python.
About the company
Applus+ IDIADA provides design, engineering, testing, and homologation services to the automotive industry, supporting the full vehicle development cycle. It uses CAD/CAE design, engineering validation, and comprehensive testing, with access to its proving grounds in Spain and China for real-world evaluation, and offers homologation services aligned with EC/ECE regulations and other international standards. The company differentiates itself with a large pool of experienced engineers, extensive testing facilities, and a global network across 24 countries, enabling customized, end-to-end development and regulatory compliance. Its goal is to help automotive clients bring safe, compliant, and well-validated vehicles to market efficiently through integrated development, testing, and certification capabilities.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Santa Oliva, Spain
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The 17/09/2026 Euro 7 launch targets immediate demand from automakers facing new compliance deadlines.
- ADIADA's 22/04/2026 AI-for-CAE cuts computation from days to seconds, improving customer productivity.
- Expanded ADAS/CAV capacity and GB Type Approval designation broaden near-term serviceable markets.
What critics are saying
- Applus paid €428 million for 80% in 2024, lifting leverage and execution pressure.
- Generalitat keeps 20% and collects €4 million annually plus 2% EBITDA.
- Revenue concentration in regulatory testing ties results to OEM program wins and EU rule changes.
What makes Applus IDIADA unique
- Applus+ IDIADA launched Euro 7 testing and homologation services on 17/09/2026.
- Its Spain Proving Ground added a fourth ADAS/CAV track after 2025 expansion.
- IDIADA combines testing, homologation, and AI-for-CAE workflows across EV, hybrid, and combustion.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Training Programs
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Hybrid Work Options
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Budget