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Applus IDIADA

Automotive design, engineering, testing, homologation services

Homologation Engineer

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's, Master's
Pune, Maharashtra, India
In Person
Architecture & Civil Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Fluency in English, Hindi, and the local language.
  • Two to three years of relevant experience in type approval management or homologation.
  • A good understanding of vehicle categories, test specifications, and regulations such as Automotive Indian Standards, Economic Commission for Europe regulations, Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and original equipment manufacturer specifications.
  • Familiarity with all documentation required for homologation.
Responsibilities
  • Communicate with clients to understand their requirements and prepare quotations.
  • Manage vehicle type approval and Conformity of Production according to Indian and European regulations.
  • Prepare documentation and applications for component and vehicle type approval.
  • Coordinate testing and related activities with clients.
  • Communicate with the IDIADA headquarters and business units.
  • Manage the storage and logistics of test samples and test vehicles.
  • Coordinate with inspectors and officers at test agencies to schedule and execute tests.
  • Witness tests at the client site or test agency and support clients with maintenance, repairs, and preparation of test samples or test vehicles.
  • Prepare test reports and related documentation after witness tests are completed.
  • Use Navision and PAMPOL to manage homologation projects, including activity coordination, cost control, project follow-up, and target definition.
Desired Qualifications
  • Possession of motorcycle and LMV-NT driving licenses.
  • Contacts with ARAI, VRDE, CIRT, or ICAT officials.

About the company

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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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

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.