Simulation Engineer - Powertrain R&D virtual development - #7442448

Applus+ IDIADA is a global partner to the automotive industry, supporting its clients in their product development activities by providing design, engineering, testing and homologation services. As a TOP Employer certified company, we have a large team of more than 3000 professionals drawn from over 22 countries, as well as an international network of subsidiaries and branch offices in 25 countries which ensures that our clients get customized, added-value solutions. IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies.

At Applus IDIADA we are looking for talent to help us shaping the mobility of tomorrow with safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles. With presence in 22 countries, we offer job positions around the world and internal / transversal mobility within the company. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. At IDIADA, we focus on constant innovation to adapt our services’ portfolio to an ever-changing environment. Therefore, as part of our team, we expect you to be dynamic and eager to learn and grow with us.

If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment and to work alongside world-leading experts, then apply for one of our vacancies.

IDIADA offers you the opportunity to develop a career in one of the worldwide leading automotive engineering companies. We are looking for new talents to join IDIADA’s powertrain virtual development team located in our HQ office in Spain.

The candidate will contribute to different powertrain simulation activities for a wide range of R&D projects (EU funded and for clients worldwide) in the areas of vehicle energy consumption, powertrain electrification, and system-level and vehicle-level simulations. The candidate is expected to support component sizing, system optimization and virtual integration tasks for a wide range of powertrain technologies and configurations (hybrid, pure electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles). In parallel to simulation, vehicle test data analysis, visualization and scripting/automation of tasks are also part of the scope of work.

Main tasks will focus on:

• Development of system-level 1D/0D models for energy consumption and vehicle performance simulations, with focus on hybrid, full electric and hydrogen fuel cell powertrain configurations.
• Model integration in MiL (model-in-the-loop) environment. Implement model upgrades, ensure model enrichment and seek model accuracy improvements.
• Control development and software logic implementation in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Support development of multibody models for powertrain dynamic simulations.
• Data analysis of vehicle test results for model correlation.
• Development of scripts and tools in MATLAB/Simulink and Python (automation of data pre/post processing, simulation, and reporting tasks).
• Analysis of market trends and regulatory framework affecting vehicle energy consumption and efficiency of passenger cars and HD trucks for all kind of powertrain technologies (ICE, HEV, BEV, FCEV).
• To prepare technical reports or visual presentations to summarize results, contribute to project review meetings in collaboration with other members of the powertrain simulation team.

Profile:

We are looking for a profile with strong technical, analytical, and fast-learning capabilities; with the ability to defend technical points in meetings with clients, forecast the impact of decisions and the ability to work in a methodological way. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your technical skills, to work in a thriving environment alongside world-leading experts, then simply apply for this role!

• 1 to 3 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in the areas of powertrain or vehicle energy consumption simulation.
• Advanced level in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Knowledge of Python for data analysis, machine learning and optimization is desirable.
• Experience with commercial 1D simulation software is very valuable (i.e. GT-suite, Simcenter Amesim).
• Knowledge of other CAE software for multi-body simulations is an asset (Simscape, ADAMS, AVL Excite, Simcenter 3D, others)
• Deep understanding of powertrain systems, its elements, and component interactions, in conventional as well as electrified vehicle applications.
• Open, highly motivated personality with hands-on mentality, able to work autonomously as well as being part of a team in a hybrid style (office and remote).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with intellectual curiosity and the drive to investigate technical facts in-depth.

Education

• Master of Science or equivalent degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive, Aeronautical Engineering.

Languages

• Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Other languages (i.e German) will be an asset.

Interested?

• Apply and a dedicated recruiter will contact you for a first phone interview and provide further details.

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