Remote Senior Powertrain Engineer (ICE/Hybrid/EV)

Placements24; Lorenziberg; Remote; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development budgets

Advanced training and conference

Remote work stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Powertrain Engineer for a fully remote role with a global leader in automotive propulsion. You will lead design, development, and calibration of ICE, HEV and EV powertrains, delivering performance, efficiency and emissions targets from concept to production.

You will apply advanced simulations (CFD/FEA, thermodynamic modeling), coordinate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive innovation while thriving in a remote environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in automotive powertrain design, development, and calibration.
• Proven expertise in ICE, hybrid, or electric powertrains.
• Strong proficiency in powertrain simulation tools (GT-Power, AVL Concerto, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Deep understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, combustion processes, and vehicle dynamics.
• Experience with engine calibration tools and techniques.
• Familiarity with emissions and fuel economy regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience managing technical projects.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
• Experience with BMS and power electronics for HEV/EV is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and validation of ICE/HEV/EV powertrains focusing on performance, efficiency and durability.
• Conduct advanced simulations and analyses (CFD, FEA, thermodynamic modeling).
• Develop calibration strategies for engine management and hybrid control units.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure powertrain integration.
• Define powertrain requirements based on market needs and regulations.
• Manage powertrain development projects, planning and timelines.
• Troubleshoot complex powertrain issues during development and testing.
• Stay abreast of emerging powertrain technologies and trends.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to management.

Skills

Powertrain design experience

Powertrain architectures

Thermo dynamics

Fluid dynamics

Combustion

Vehicle dynamics

Engine calibration

Emissions regulations

Analytical skills

Project management

Leadership

Remote work

Battery management systems

Power electronics

Education

Master's or PhD in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

GT-Power

AVL Concerto

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Powertrain Engineer for a fully remote role with a global leader in automotive propulsion. You will lead design, development, and calibration of ICE, HEV and EV powertrains, delivering performance, efficiency and emissions targets from concept to production.

You will apply advanced simulations (CFD/FEA, thermodynamic modeling), coordinate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive innovation while thriving in a remote environment.