Junior Automotive Engineering Trainee
About the job
- Training in electrical, electronic, mechatronic, automotive engineering, or related areas is required.
- Advanced English is required.
- Attention to detail, analytical ability, and proactivity in resolving complex problems are required.
- Knowledge of data acquisition tools such as CANalyzer and CANape is a differentiator.
- Knowledge of Euro NCAP standards is a differentiator.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required.
- Knowledge of Vector tools, including CANalyzer, CANoe, and CANape, is required.
- Knowledge of automotive diagnostic tools is required.
- Analyze electrical diagrams, circuit schematics, and vehicle network architecture, including CAN, LIN, and automotive Ethernet.
- Assist in validating electronic control unit hardware and software through Hardware-in-the-Loop simulations.
- Support fault identification and analysis of data logs generated by electronic control units during tests.
- Study the calibration and behavior of driver assistance systems, including Automatic Emergency Braking, Adaptive Cruise Control, and lane departure warning.
- Support the physical and electronic study of braking systems, including ABS, EBD, and ESC, analyzing how electronics affect vehicle dynamics and grip.
- Analyze data from ADAS and vehicle dynamics tests.
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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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