Nora Quintanilla, SQA Engineer for e-Mobility projects
When you’re looking for an internship at a company after university you have plenty of enthusiasm, but the chances of getting hired after your studies are not very high. In my case, I was lucky to join Ficosa in a department that keeps growing and, 3 years later, I am still here. Every day brings its own challenge. Being a dynamic person who is keen to try things has helped me grow as an engineer. Nevertheless, the best part has been working with my colleagues, without a doubt. Most of them are young and it’s a great environment.
About my work
I am currently working on the new e-Mobility Hub. This project is about making mobility more efficient and sustainable in the future. Within the team, my role is to monitor the quality of the software development. I am involved in defining development processes and their control parameters.
Nora in pictures
Living vertically
Climbing has taught me many valuable life lessons: always look up, don’t let go with one hand until your other hand is secure, and surround yourself with good colleagues who can help you when you need it.
The world is very big
Travelling is another of my passions. If you also like travelling, an international company like Ficosa will provide many opportunities in other countries.
A good environment
I am a very sociable person, and I have found many colleagues my own age here. We work hard but we also have a great time.
Challenges are there to be overcome
I like all kinds of challenges, because they help me grow. We face many at Ficosa, and the overcoming spirit in the team helps us succeed.
“If you’re a young professional, Ficosa is the perfect company to start learning. Instead of treating me like a trainee, they included me in the project from the start”.
Let me tell you about the e-Mobility project:
Mobility Efficiency This project aims to make mobility more efficient and cleaner in the future. One of the things we do is help carmakers who want to create a range of electric vehicles.
World leader Ficosa owns plants in Europe, Asia, America and Africa, but our e-Mobility facilities are in Viladecavalls, near Barcelona, where we are world leaders.
Mechatronics as the key Mechatronics might sound odd to you. Basically, we make software and hardware for the hybrid, electric and hydrogen vehicles of the future. This includes battery management systems and on-board chargers.
