Vehicle Hardware & Software Technician

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. The automotive sector is currently living a moment of deep technological change. As part of the testing team, technician will be responsible to execute testing and instrumentation activities as regards Chassis, Active Safety and Durability programs. Perform routine vehicle inspections, diagnostics, and maintenance ● Troubleshoot issues across mechanical, electrical, and basic software-facing systems ● Support hardware and software retrofit activity as needed ● Document issues, work performed, parts used, and vehicle readiness status clearly ● Communicate identified issues, repair status, and support needs to operations and support teams ● Help return vehicles to deployment-ready status as quickly and safely as possible ● Follow established safety procedures and use sound judgment while supporting fleet operations Automotive or electromechanical technician foundation ● Experience performing inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and troubleshooting ● Ability to work across mechanical and electrical vehicle systems ● Basic Linux familiarity, including terminal navigation and ability to review logs or error outputs ● Travel availability Exposure to LiDAR, radar, cameras, or embedded computer systems ● EV, AV, depot, fleet, or R&D vehicle experience ● Familiarity with tools such as Slack, Jira, Google Suite, or similar systems ● Experience supporting vehicle retrofits, updates, or field issue resolution Must be able to stand, walk up and down hills, bend, kneel, sit for lengthy periods, and use hands for various functions such as typing and using various hand tools. Must have a flexible schedule and be able to work extended hours. Mandatory overtime and weekends may be required Passionate of the automotive world. Willingness to travel and hour adaptability, including weekends. Travel availability Monday to Friday All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Compensation: USD 27 - USD 30 - hourly