Full-Time
Mechanic
Vehicle Dynamics
Updated on 9/15/2026
Applus IDIADA
1,001-5,000 employees
Automotive design, engineering, testing, homologation services
No salary listed
Tarragona, Spain
Remote
Requires national and international travel.
Associate's
 Automotive Service & Repair (1) |
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- A proactive attitude, initiative to solve problems, and willingness to learn new work tools.
- A category B driving licence and a good level of driving; a category C or C+E licence is valued.
- Demonstrable practical knowledge and experience in mechanics.
- Experience operating machine tools and basic welding knowledge.
- Computer skills for operating technical equipment and software.
- Previous experience in the automotive sector.
- Availability to work shifts according to operational needs.
- Availability for national and international travel.
- A Higher Vocational Training cycle in Mechanics, Automotive, Electronics, or a similar specialty.
- Prepare test samples by mounting and conditioning tires and vehicles for specialized tests.
- Prepare and operate chassis-characterization test equipment, including Kinematics and Compliance benches and spring-and-damper rigs.
- Replace and adjust suspension components to ensure test accuracy.
- Any level of English is highly valued.
- Knowledge of other languages is an added advantage.
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
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.
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.