Powertrain Systems Engineer

Avance Consulting; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automotive technologies is seeking a Powertrain Systems Engineer to leverage their expertise in electric and hybrid powertrain development. In this role, you will lead system integration and verification, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to engineering principles. Your ability to communicate effectively and work within a team will contribute to defining future generation powertrains, addressing both customer needs and technical challenges.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in powertrain systems engineering.
• Experience in system definition and hardware integration.
• Ability to apply Systems Engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead resolution of complex multi-system issues.
• Prepare system specifications and functional designs.
• Evaluate system concepts to determine strategic direction.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical approach

Project leadership

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in mechanical/electrical engineering or automotive engineering

Job description

Experience of propulsion system delivery and problem solving. Systems Engineering knowledge, project leadership & co-ordination.

Complete grasp of the engineering fundamentals that underpin EV / Hybrid powertrains - This role provides exciting opportunity to define future electric / hybrid powertrains

Decomposition of functional requirements from vehicle attribute to Powertrain hardware using Systems Engineering principles (incl. HV Battery and Electric Drive Unit / ICE / Transmission)

Optimal deployment of hardware to enable class leading customer features and attributes

Responsible for powertrain functional requirements, supporting system strategy, and system level validation through virtual and physical testing

Systems Engineering environment - within the automotive or another technical industry

Your responsibilities:

Proactively understand customer needs and requirements

Evaluate multiple system concepts to determine strategic direction of the Powertrain

Prepare system specifications and functional designs, and demonstrate how they satisfy customer needs

System integration - define logical and physical architecture, and operating logic

Design verification - Determine verification needs (e.g. test asset, facility) and support the definition of test methodologies. Analyse test data and support physical testing.

Adhere to the defined systems engineering & programme delivery processes.

Lead resolution of complex multi-system issues

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

Relevant experience of working in powertrain systems engineering

Experience of system definition, architecture development, requirements specification, CAE, hardware integration, validation & sign off

Good verbal and written communication

Be technically curious, with a strong analytical approach

Have a track record as an effective team player with strong interpersonal skills

Experience in applying Systems Engineering and in solving complex technical issues using a structured approach

Problem solving

Bachelors degree in mechanical / electrical engineering or automotive engineering

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