Electrified Powertrain Simulation Engineer

ElDorado National California Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) seeks an Electrified Powertrain Simulation Engineer to develop electric powertrain models for ENC’s heavy‑duty vehicles.

You’ll work in the ePowertrain group on optimization strategy and cross‑functional collaboration with controls, calibration, and validation teams. The role requires a solid background in powertrain systems, controls engineering, and MATLAB/Simulink with experience in CarSim/AVL Cruise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in System Engineering, Design Engineering, Controls Development, or Calibration.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in heavy-duty vehicles.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying customer specifications to engineering designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop electric powertrain multi-physics simulation strategies for real-world driving considering device uncertainties and nonlinearities.
• Lead the team to identify requirements for new technologies and features for engine, transmission, and electrified propulsion systems.
• Work with multi-disciplined engineering teams to decompose and develop the controls system requirements and quantify the requirements.
• Develop electrified powertrain system models and quantify power for all components.
• Ensure system quality and robustness using CarSim, AVL Cruise, or MATLAB/Simulink models.
• Direct the system team for component design and sizing.
• Run models to satisfy thermal and power requirements for components.
• Support Controls, Calibration, and Validation teams during development and issue resolution.

Skills

Powertrain simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

CarSim/AVL Cruise

Controls development

System engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CarSim

AVL Cruise

SolidWorks

Job description

Position:Electrified Powertrain Simulation Engineer

Location: Riverside, CA

Job Id:312

# of Openings:1

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.

Electrified Powertrain Simulation Engineer

Location: Riverside, CA

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000

Position Summary:

Responsible for the development of electric powertrain for ENC’s current and future electric vehicles. This person will be working in the ePowertrain department to develop the system optimization strategy and workflow. This person should have a solid background in controls and/or system engineering and a strong understanding of powertrain systems. The candidate should enjoy working on complex technical problems and delivering results that have a meaningful impact on our product. It is our belief that no complex problem can be solved optimally in isolation, so the ideal candidate should prefer to work in dynamic environments with cross-functional, diverse team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop electric powertrain multi-physics simulation strategies for real world driving considering devices uncertainties and nonlinearities.
• Lead the team to identify requirements for new technologies and features for engine, transmission, and electrified propulsion systems.
• Work with multi-disciplined engineering teams to decompose and develop the controls system requirements and quantify the requirements.
• Develop the electrified powertrain system models, quantify the power level for all the components in the powertrain system.
• Ensure system quality and robustness through use of tools such as CarSim or AVL Cruise, or the in-house models developed by MATLAB/Simulink.
• Direct the system team for the component design and sizing.
• Running the models to satisfy the thermal and power requirements for each of components.
• Support Controls, Calibration, and Validation teams during development and issue resolution.

Position Requirements:

Required:

• Bachelor (or above) of Science in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in System Engineering, Design Engineer, Controls Development, or Calibration.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in heavy-duty vehicles.
• Proficient in interpreting and applying customer specifications to engineering designs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with vehicle manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA principles, and configuration control.
• MUST be highly experienced on Malab/Simulink, AVL Cruise and/or CarSim.
• Capable of creating electrified powertrain models using MATLAB/Simulink, CarSim and/or AVL Cruise.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of FMVSS, ADA, and other applicable vehicle regulations is a plus.
• Skilled in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks preferred) and PLM systems are a plus.
• Exposure to model-based system engineering practices.
• Familiar with electric machine theory, control and calibration.
• Highly motivated/self-starter with proven leadership skills.
• Good physical understanding of electrical machines and power electronics.
• This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being 100% onsite.
• 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.