Electronics Specialist Body and Components

Shaping the Future of Automotive Engineering

Applus+ IDIADA is a global leader in automotive engineering, offering a dynamic and rewarding career opportunity for professionals passionate about shaping the future of mobility. As a TOP Employer certified company with over 3400 professionals in 24 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 57 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

Why join us?

Enjoy a flexible work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidized canteen, free language courses, transport and coaching services.

Join a company that has a deep commitment to sustainability and push yourself to reach your full potential in a dynamic and challenging setting that values innovation and expertise.

Come & join us on the road to success.  

Mission:

Within the durability attribute, Specialist Operative will use critical and logical approach to repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust and install the dials, sensors and other instrumentation used in Road Load Data Acquisition projects for durability assessments.  

The position will be based in IDIADA's main offices in Spain involving business trips when required to visit IDIADA's Clients and Business Units.

Key Responsibilities and duties:

• Instrumentation Maintenance: Execute repairs of instrumentation and measurement equipment (accelerometers, force sensors, pressure, temperature, etc.)
• Sensor Installation on Vehicles: Collaborate in the preparation and installation of sensors on test vehicles according to technical specifications
• Strain Gauge Instrumentation: Install strain gauges following standardized procedures
• Standard Mechanical Tasks: Perform mechanical assembly and disassembly on vehicles and test benches and  execute basic machining operations (drilling, threading, cutting)
• Test Support: Participate in the setup of durability tests (road, bench, track) and perform periodic verifications of instrumentation status during tests

Education: Higher Vocational Training Certificate in Electronic Maintenance, Industrial Automation and Robotics, Industrial Mechatronics, or Automotive.

Experience: As an asset 1-2 years in testing laboratories, automotive or related industry, with practical experience in vehicle instrumentation installation, strain gauges, equipment calibration, and R&D&i environments.

Technical Skills: Knowledge in basic electronics (reading diagrams, component soldering, sensor wiring), mechanics (use of tools, vehicle mechanical systems), and IT (Office suite at intermediate level).

Languages: Intermediate English for reading technical manuals and standard workshop communication. Additional languages will be a plus.

Soft Skills: Attention to detail, technical critical thinking, problem-solving capability, proactivity, adaptability, and commitment to quality and safety regulations.

Other Requirements: Type B driving license, availability for shift work and travel if necessary.

Applus IDIADA is committed to equality,  diversity and inclusion. We don’t put limits on you, so don’t put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.