Driveability & Acceleration Evaluation Technician

AVL is the world's largest independent company for the development, simulation and testing of powertrain systems (hybrid, combustion engine, transmission, electric drive, batteries, fuel cell and control technology) for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, construction, large engines and their integration into the vehicle.

AVL is searching for experienced Driveability & Acceleration Performance Evaluation Technicians to support our team based in Barcelona on vehicle evaluation activities on Diesel, Petrol, HEV and BEV vehicles.

This role focuses on subjective and objective drivability and acceleration performance assessment on proving ground, public roads, worldwide trips, and extreme temperature and altitude conditions, ensuring evaluation according to standard procedures.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare vehicles and test plans prior to evaluation activities.
• Perform full and partial drivability evaluations on proving ground and public roads.
• Conduct shift quality assessments (AT, DCT, CVT).
• Perform Winter, Summer, Altitude and Extra-High Altitude test campaigns.
• Support fleet test evaluation and quality checks.
• Carry out subjective acceleration performance evaluations.
• Execute performance and drivability benchmarking activities.
• Analyze test results and generate structured evaluation reports (drivability, performance-comfort, ROM status, daily activity reports).
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and test procedures during all dynamic activities.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Technical background in Automotive, Mechanical or related field (Technician level or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in drivability and acceleration performance evaluation.
• Strong driving skills (proving ground and public road experience required).
• Experience in shift quality assessment for AT, DCT and CVT transmissions.
• Mechanical knowledge and basic understanding of gasoline, diesel, HEV and BEV powertrains.
• Experience using evaluation and calibration tools.
• Ability to perform structured reporting and test documentation.

Interested?
If so, please use our online application tool to send your application to AVL!

Location:

Barcelona, ES Mataro, ES

Job Function:
Powertrain Engineering

Contract Type:
Permanent

Posting Date:
Feb 20, 2026

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AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. We provide concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility.