Full-Time

Mechanical Technician

Automotive

Posted on 9/11/2026

Applus IDIADA

Applus IDIADA

1,001-5,000 employees

Automotive design, engineering, testing, homologation services

No salary listed

Nuneaton, UK

In Person

Travel may be required.

Category
Automotive Service & Repair (1)

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Requirements
  • Relevant experience similar to an automotive mechanic or technician role.
  • Basic user-level proficiency in office applications and information technology systems.
  • Professional working proficiency in English.
  • A full United Kingdom driving licence.
  • Availability to travel if required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the engineering team with complete automotive testing project execution, including brake dynamometer setup, brake parts assembly, brake bleeding, brake wear measurements, fixture building, low-voltage sensor wiring, road or test-track vehicle testing, and general automotive workshop support.
  • Prepare tests, operate test equipment, and set up data acquisition.
  • Execute tests according to defined procedures and specifications.
  • Fabricate fixtures to support brake testing.
  • Organize testing samples correctly in the workshop.
  • Support test equipment and facility upgrades, improvements, maintenance, and calibration.
  • Flexibly support diverse automotive vehicle-based testing activities, including durability, quality, infotainment, connectivity, brakes, electric-vehicle charging, electrical sign-off, advanced driver-assistance systems, and automated driving.
  • Ensure alignment with corporate policies covering project management, quality, occupational health and safety, and facilities and equipment maintenance and calibration.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the automotive industry.
  • Metalwork and metal inert gas welding experience.
  • Strong orientation toward quality, health and safety, and customers.

Applus+ IDIADA partners with automakers to provide design, engineering, testing, and homologation services for full vehicle development. It delivers CAD/CAE design, engineering validation, and functional testing, using its own proving grounds in Spain and China for real-world evaluation. The company differentiates itself through a large team 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 clients bring safe, compliant, and well-validated vehicles to market efficiently.

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

  • June 2025 ADAS/CAV expansion added fourth dedicated track, signaling sustained customer demand.
  • December 2025 GB Type Approval designation expands revenue beyond Spain into Britain.
  • April 2026 AI-for-CAE rollout cuts computation from days to seconds, improving productivity and sales.

What critics are saying

  • The Generalitat tender fixes a 25-year concession, so bidder terms can squeeze margins.
  • Applus paid 428 million euros for 80% in July 2024, raising leverage and execution pressure.
  • Any OEM shift to cheaper homologation rivals like TÜV Rheinland or Dekra hits utilization fast.

What makes Applus IDIADA unique

  • IDIADA controls Spain's Santa Oliva proving ground, a 370-hectare testing moat.
  • 2026 UN Regulation 171 homologation positions IDIADA inside fast-changing ADAS approval workflows.
  • A 2,000-square-meter battery safety lab and AI-for-CAE launch deepen technical specialization.

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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

Company News

Bolsamania
Aug 27th, 2024
Applus secures €500M for Idiada acquisition

Applus' Extraordinary General Meeting approved a credit of up to €500 million to finance the acquisition of 80% of Idiada Automotive Technology, as reported to the CNMV. The operation involves an intragroup credit between Amber FinCo and Applus. Additionally, a €200 million intragroup credit was approved to access Amber FinCo's revolving credit line for working capital and general corporate purposes.

Expansión
Jun 25th, 2024
Applus Secures IDIADA After TÜV Exit

Title: "Applus Bids Alone for Idiada After TÜV Rheinland Withdraws" Content: The German group TÜV Rheinland did not submit an offer for the 80% stake in the company managing the automotive technology center. This leaves Applus free to retain Idiada Automotive Technology, which operates the testing circuit and technology center in Santa Oliva (Tarragona) owned by the Generalitat de Catalunya.