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 3400 professionals from more than 20 countries, we provide a diverse and inclusive work environment that fosters innovation and growth with colleagues from over 50 nationalities contributing to a safer, more efficient, and sustainable vehicles.

The Consultant Engineer will be working within the Connected Powertrain team as part of the Powertrain Engineering group at a leading OEM, and will contribute to the development of innovative digital & data analysis solutions for hybrid & electric vehicles to support battery product development. One of the key objectives of the team is to ensure high voltage battery data recording from mass market vehicles for R&D purposes and regulatory compliance.

For the assigned project, the main responsibilities will include:

1. High Voltage Battery Data Recording for R&D Purpose:

• Solution Testing: Test and validate battery data recording solutions for current and future vehicle platforms across mass market vehicle fleet
• Legal Compliance: Ensure all data recording activities comply with GDPR, data privacy regulations, and automotive industry standards
• Data Quality Management: Assess data quality, perform data cleaning, validation, and execute necessary calculations to ensure data integrity and reliability
• Monitoring Dashboard Development: Design and develop comprehensive dashboards to monitor data collection status, track recording completeness, and identify potential gaps or issues in real-time

2. Ensure EU7 and Battery Passport Regulatory Compliance:

• Signal Identification: Identify and document all signals to be monitored which are relevant for regulations.
• Logic Development: Design and develop logic and algorithms for battery durability target confirmation.
• Signals Quality Check Logic: Design and implement automated logic for signals quality check, anomaly detection, and data validation to ensure reporting accuracy.
• Brand Risk Management: Design and develop logic for brand image risk management.

3. Stakeholder Reporting & Communication:

• Prepare and deliver regular technical reports and presentations on tool development, regulatory compliance status, and key findings to stakeholders within the OEM organization.
• Communicate complex data insights in a clear, concise, and visual manner tailored to different audiences.

4. Team Support & Technical Expertise:

• Serve as the data expert and technical reference for battery data analytics within the team.
• Contribute actively to the team's overall objectives, provide analytical support for problem-solving, and collaborate with cross-functional divisions.

Qualifications

Profile:

We are looking for a profile with strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and fast-learning capabilities; with the ability to translate complex data into valuable insights, ensure regulatory compliance, defend technical points in meetings with clients and stakeholders, foresee the impact of data-driven decisions and work in a methodological way. If you want an opportunity to challenge yourself and enhance your analytical skills, to work in a thriving environment alongside world-leading battery and powertrain experts, then simply apply for this role!

• Hands-on experience with data cleaning methods, data analytics and post-processing, and dashboarding for visualization on Python is required.
• Strong interest in battery control logic development with current knowledge of emerging technologies and best practices in the battery/electrification domain.
• Advanced programming skills with Python (pandas, numpy, scikit-learn, matplotlib, seaborn) is required.
• Experience with time-series analysis, statistical modelling, and anomaly detection for battery performance and health monitoring is highly desirable.
• Understanding of legal requirements related to data, and cloud architectures is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of EU automotive regulations (EU7, Battery Passport Regulation) and understanding of battery technologies is highly valued.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to summarize and explain complex information in a simple and visual way. Capability to monitor progress, schedule activities and report efficiently.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive), or Computer Science or related technical field

Languages

• Fluent in English.
• Other languages will be an asset.

Interested?

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

Additional Information

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.

Additional Information

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.