Senior Powertrain Engineer - Heavy Duty / Off-Road Vehicles · AVL Iberica

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:17:39 GMT
Engineering

AVL Iberica · Valladolid · onsite

What you'll do

Design and development of mechanical and electrical systems, including:

Engine and transmission (gearbox).

Thermal management and cabin climate control (optimizing engine cooling and cabin comfort).

Electric machines and propulsion systems.

Vehicle dynamics and steering (control architecture and steering systems).

System modeling and simulation to validate performance and optimize functionality.

System integration: analyzing the impact of changes on the overall architecture.

Technical supplier management: evaluating international components and adapting them to national suppliers.

Collaboration on hybridization systems and electronic architecture projects.

What you need

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, or Automotive Engineering.

Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in powertrain system development or similar automotive technologies, with focus on electrified powertrains.

Deep knowledge of hybrid powertrain architectures, including electric motor and battery integration.

Experience in managing engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Technical experience in electronic systems architecture, engine calibration, software, and product design.

Ability to manage economic aspects (CAPEX, OPEX, PRF evolution).

Familiarity with tools such as SIEMENS NX, CATIA, ANSYS MECHANICAL, NASTRAN, FLOTHERM, FLO EFD, ESATAN, CRUISE M, EXCITE M.

Why this matters

This role contributes to conceptual and detailed design, requirements definition, subsystem integration, and functional validation, playing a key role in creating innovative platforms for critical applications.