Chief eDrive System Engineer

Eldorado CA; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) in Riverside, CA is seeking a Chief eDrive System Engineer to own the eDrive control system across programs and R&D activities.

This onsite role requires deep expertise in motor control, calibrations, inverter hardware, and high‑voltage systems. Lead the development of motor control algorithms, vehicle-level controls, and cross-functional integration for electrified powertrains, while guiding regulatory compliance for the North American market and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of EV algorithm design and testing experience.
• Expert in AC electric machine drive theory and three-phase switching power converters.
• Experience with steering system and air-compressor systems.
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink for modeling electric drives.
• Strong hands-on HV/power/speed lab work and ECU interfaces/tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate motor control algorithms for traction, steering, and air-compressor systems.
• Improve vehicle-level supervisory controls for electrified powertrain components.
• Define technical requirements for advanced motor controls and cross-functional vehicle features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on drive and vehicle bring-up activities.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test cases for eDrive controls and software.
• Plan and perform algorithm testing in dynamometer and on-vehicle environments.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and contribute to ENC IP via patents.

Skills

AC motor drive theory

Three-phase switching converters

Matlab/Simulink

HV lab experience

ECU interfaces/tools

Vehicle controls experience

Steering system experience

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth – creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National – California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.

ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high-quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.

Chief eDrive System Engineer

Location: Riverside, CA
Pay/Salary Range: $150,000 - 200,000

Position Summary

This position is fully responsible for the eDrive control system in ENC for all the programs and R/D activities in eDrive control system. As an expert in eDrive control systems, the person is the final-end technical guarder for the eDrive control system. The person is highly experienced and skilled in motor control algorithms, calibrations, inverter hardware, power module (IGBT/SiC) and eDrive system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, improve and calibrate the motor control algorithms for the traction motor system, steering actuator system, and air-compressor system, as well as other high-voltage actuator systems
• Develop and improve the vehicle level controls features of the supervisory controls for the electrified powertrain components
• Lead the development for the technical requirement definition of advanced motor controls and cross-functional vehicle level features, as well as responsible for the regulatory specifications for commercial vehicles in north American market
• Work with cross-functional teams on electric drive and vehicle bring-up activities
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test cases for controls and software development for the eDrive system
• Plan and perform algorithm testing in dynamometer, and vehicle test environment
• Stays abreast of new technologies and competitive methods and products
• Submit patents and trade secrets to advance ENC Intellectual Property portfolio in the field of drive controls

Position Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in algorithm design and testing in EV industry or equivalent experience
• Expert in the theory and principle of AC electric machine drive and three-phase switching power converter topologies
• Experience with steering system, air-compressor system
• Fluency in using Matlab/Simulink, modeling and simulation of electric drives
• Strong hands-on experience in high voltage/power/speed laboratory/vehicle environment as well as vehicle ECU interfaces and tools

Work Environment:

• This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being onsite.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employee referral program
• Career growth and development opportunities

  Career Growth at ENC

  We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands‑on training, skill development, and long‑term career pathways within manufacturing operations.

  Equal Opportunity Employer

  ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

  ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.

  ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.

  In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.