Senior EV Powertrain & Battery Systems Lead

redfordrecruiters

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 180,000 - 270,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Immediate joining

Startup environment

Job summary

Redford Recruiters seeks a Senior EV Powertrain & Battery Systems Engineer to lead the electrical architecture and powertrain development for electric go-karts and prototype vehicles for a startup client in Al Ain, UAE.

The role covers selecting, designing and integrating the complete EV powertrain, including batteries, BMS, motors, controllers and HV safety. Independent delivery of EV projects from concept to testing is required.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in EV powertrain engineering.
Experience with electric vehicles, go-karts, motorcycles, racing vehicles and utility vehicles.
Independently delivered complete EV projects: motors, battery systems, BMS, controllers, HV systems, testing and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

EV Powertrain Design: design complete EV powertrain architecture and select traction motors based on performance.
Battery Systems: LiFePO4 packs, sizing, configuration, C/SOC/SOH, thermal and BMS planning.
Motor Selection: choose BLDC/PMSM/AC motors based on vehicle specs and conditions.
Motor Controller Integration: select and integrate controllers, inverters, HV components.
Electrical Design: create wiring diagrams, schematics, HV/LV architecture and cable sizing.
Prototype Development: build and test prototype EVs and diagnose faults.
Technical Procurement: evaluate suppliers and specify motors, batteries, controllers and cables.