EV Drivetrain Test Engineering Manager

ALSO.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

One Medical membership

Progyny fertility benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) match

Job summary

ALSO. is seeking a Manager of Drivetrain Test Engineering to lead the validation of actuation systems across our light EV platforms.

You will build and grow a high-performing team responsible for validating actuators, motors, geartrains, sensing, and electronics integration from concept through production. The role requires deep EV powertrain knowledge, proven leadership in test programs, and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure performance, durability, NVH, and safety targets are met

Qualifications

• Proven experience building, leading, and developing high-performing engineering test programs.
• Structured validation methodologies in complex electromechanical products.
• Deep understanding of EV powertrain systems and validation needs.
• Experience with drivetrain testing: performance, durability, NVH, EOL validation.
• Developing and managing test infrastructure and lab capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and grow a high-performing test engineering team.
• Recruit and develop engineering talent while fostering technical excellence.
• Own the drivetrain test engineering organization across multiple vehicle programs.
• Define and execute validation strategy including DVP&R and EOL test profiles.
• Develop and maintain world-class test infrastructure and equipment readiness.
• Establish engineering standards and automation frameworks.
• Lead cross-functional validation with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Review results, drive root-cause investigations, and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Test program leadership

EV powertrain knowledge

Matlab

Python

LabVIEW

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Dynamometers

HIL systems

Environmental chambers

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Job description

ALSO. is seeking a Manager of Drivetrain Test Engineering to lead the validation of actuation systems across our light EV platforms.

You will build and grow a high-performing team responsible for validating actuators, motors, geartrains, sensing, and electronics integration from concept through production. The role requires deep EV powertrain knowledge, proven leadership in test programs, and strong cross-functional collaboration to ensure performance, durability, NVH, and safety targets are met