Automotive Homologation engineer: Lighting systems

Applus IDIADA

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Tarragona, CT, es on site Until 9/29/2026 0+ years exp H-1B sponsor history First posted July 31, 2026 Last posted July 31, 2026
Job description

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 3500 professionals from more than 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 highly flexible hybrid work model in a company that takes care of the employees’ wellbeing, offering work-life balance benefits such as subsidised 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.  

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We are looking for an Automotive or Mechanical Engineer to join our Homologation Passenger Car Department (optical laboratory). As part of the homologation team, you will be responsible for the approval of different projects regarding homologation of vehicle approval testing.
Some of the main activities of this role include:

  • Global homologation of installation of lighting and light-signalling devices on vehicles: ECE Regulation 48, FMVSS108/CMVSS108 (USA/Canada), Taiwan..
  • Vehicle approval testing lighting and light-signalling (Both in proving ground and laboratoy).
  • Study and development of International Standards focused on vehicle testing of AFS, ADB, AHB, ESS, RECAS systems. 
  • Performing technical reports.
  • Verifying technical and administrative documentation for approvals.

Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automotive or Mechanical engineering.

Languages:
High level of Spanish and English.
Knowledge of other languages is a plus.

 

 

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.

About this role

Summary

Coordinate vehicle lighting homologation, testing, standards compliance, and documentation for vehicle approvals.

Job title

Automotive Homologation engineer: Lighting systems

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

Tarragona, Spain; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

automotive engineeringhomologationvehicle testingstandards compliancetechnical documentation

Preferred skills

EnglishSpanishinternational standardslaboratory testing

Specializations

lighting systemsvehicle approvalhomologationstandards developmentvehicle testing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Tarragona, Spain

Hybrid City