About this role
Position Context
- The EE Powertrain, Drivetrain & Integration SME Lead Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical and electronic architecture development, integration, and validation of EV Powertrain and Drivetrain systems across vehicle programs.
- The role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Powertrain EE systems, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, controls, communication networks, and vehicle-level functions while achieving performance, safety, quality, cost, and timing targets.
- The position provides technical leadership across concept development, vehicle integration, validation, launch, and production support activities.
Position Responsibilities
- Act as the technical SME for:
- Electric Drive Unit (EDU)
- E-Motor Systems
- Inverters
- Battery Systems
- Power Electronics
- Charging Systems
- Power Distribution Systems
- Vehicle Control Functions
- Drivetrain Control Systems
- Lead EE powertrain system integration from concept development through production launch.
- Define and manage vehicle-level requirements, interfaces, and functional integration for powertrain and drivetrain systems.
- Ensure successful integration of:
- High Voltage (HV) Systems
- Low Voltage (LV) Systems
- Vehicle Networks (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet)
- Diagnostics and Service Functions
- Functional Safety Requirements
- Cybersecurity Requirements
- Collaborate with Mechanical Powertrain, Battery, Thermal, Chassis, Safety, Software, ADAS, and Vehicle Integration teams.
- Lead system architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical feasibility assessments.
- Manage technical interface alignment between internal teams and global suppliers.
- Support development of system specifications, interface control documents, and integration requirements.
- Lead root cause investigations and resolution of vehicle-level integration issues.
- Support vehicle commissioning, prototype builds, validation, and launch activities.
- Ensure compliance with:
- Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
- Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
- Charging Regulations
- EMC Requirements
- Global Vehicle Regulations
- Drive continuous improvement of EE integration processes, engineering standards, and technical roadmaps.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering teams across EE and vehicle integration functions.
Requirements
Education / Professional Knowledge
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in automotive Electrical & Electronics engineering, with extensive experience in Powertrain and Vehicle Integration.
- Proven experience in EV development programs from concept through production.
Skills & Experience
- Strong expertise in EV powertrain systems, including:
- Electric Motors
- Inverters
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- DC-DC Converters
- On-Board Chargers (OBC)
- Power Distribution Units (PDU)
- Vehicle Control Units (VCU)
- Deep understanding of:
- Vehicle EE Architecture
- Powertrain Controls
- Functional Integration
- Energy Management
- Vehicle Network Architecture
- Diagnostics and Service Functions
- Strong knowledge of:
- CAN / CAN-FD
- LIN
- Automotive Ethernet
- UDS Diagnostics
- AUTOSAR Architecture
- Experience defining system requirements, interface management, and vehicle-level integration strategies.
- Good understanding of:
- Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
- Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
- EMC/EMI
- Electrical Reliability and Validation
- Experience working with development and validation tools such as:
- CANoe
- CANalyzer
- INCA
- ETAS Toolchain
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Vector Tools
- JIRA
- Po
Tired of cold applications?
Sign up with Clera and we'll reach out the moment a role actually fits you — no more spraying applications into the void.
Know someone who'd be great for this?