HV Battery Development Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026.
AVL Iberica offers a job in Spain (ES) as
HV Battery Development Engineer
We are looking for a HV Battery Development Engineer to join our team and lead the development of electrified powertrain systems within a cutting-edge automotive environment.
The role focuses on battery system design, development, validation and cross-functional coordination, ensuring performance, quality, cost and delivery targets across the full product lifecycle.
You will play a key role in shaping next-generation EV platforms, working closely with suppliers, design, test and manufacturing teams.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead High Voltage Battery system and component development (pack, BMS, hardware & software).
- Drive sub-system design & validation (virtual, prototype and serial phases).
Deploy vehicle performance, functionality and reliability targets into system requirements.
Manage technical issues, root cause analysis and countermeasure definition during development and production.
Coordinate cross-functional activities between design, test, manufacturing and suppliers.
Ensure quality standards and continuous improvement, including market issue resolution.
Support cost reduction activities in collaboration with plant, purchasing and suppliers.
Follow project milestones and ensure on-time delivery (QCD: Quality, Cost, Delivery).
Prepare and present technical reports, design notes and project status to stakeholders.
- Support calibration, dataset preparation and system integration activities.
YOUR PROFILE:
- Degree in Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronic or Automotive Engineering.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in electrified powertrain / HV battery systems (semi-senior level).
- Strong experience in system design and development from concept to SOP.
- Proven ability in project coordination and cross-functional leadership.
- Experience working with suppliers and complex automotive environments.
- Fluent English (written & spoken).
- High level of autonomy, proactivity and problem-solving mindset.
- Experience in:
- High Voltage Battery systems (pack, cells, thermal, safety)
- Root cause analysis & troubleshooting
- System validation & testing
- Ability to:
- Translate requirements into robust system design
- Manage technical documentation & design notes
- Communicate complex topics to technical & non-technical stakeholders
- Strong analytical mindset with data-driven decision making
- Location: Barcelona area (NTCE environment)
- Availability to travel when required
- Dynamic and international project environment
- Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art EV platforms
WE OFFER:
- Permanent contract and long-term career stability.
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and responsibilities.
Salary range: 35.000-45.000€
- Private health insurance and life insurance.
- Mobile phone
- Flexible compensation package, including meal vouchers, transport allowance, and childcare support.
- International, highly specialized, and technology-driven work environment.
- Excellent working atmosphere and team-building activities.
- Professional development plan and internal growth opportunities.
ABOUT AVL IBERICA
AVL Iberica is responsible for the Spanish, Mexican and Portuguese markets. It is formed by an international team that develops cutting-edge mobility technology in the fields of internal combustion engine, e-mobility, hydrogen, autonomous and connected driving, software and simulation, applied to all propulsion systems.
We are committed to deliver excellence in the development, simulation, testing and integration of propulsion systems, with all the experience of the AVL group in a local, personalized way and with a close technical service.