Hybrid Powertrain Electronics Engineer

RENK America; Muskegon (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RENK America is seeking a Transmission Electrical Engineer to design transmission electronics and software for military ground vehicles, including tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. The role covers research, design, prototyping, and testing of functional improvements under Manager Transmission Engineering supervision.

Essential functions include electrical systems design, powertrain control architecture, CAD/Schematics for production release, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university; 2–8 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of MIL-Standards, IEEE documentation, SAE specs, and IPC.
• Experience in design of rigid and flex PCBs; ability to read schematics and create wiring harness prints.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout for multi-layer boards using Altium.
• Strong problem solving, coordination, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design transmission electronics and software for military ground vehicles (tanks, howitzers, IFVs).
• Lead electrical systems design, analysis, integration, and performance evaluation up to 1000V.
• Develop powertrain control architectures and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Create detailed design specifications, CAD models, schematics, and drawings for qualification and production (ECPs).
• Coordinate with program management, test, designers, and suppliers; interface with customers.

Skills

Power analysis

Wire gauge

Spice analysis

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Troubleshooting

Project management

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

LTSpice

MATLAB/Simulink

LabVIEW

Vector CANalyzer/CANape

Creo

Job description

RENK America is seeking a Transmission Electrical Engineer to design transmission electronics and software for military ground vehicles, including tanks and infantry fighting vehicles. The role covers research, design, prototyping, and testing of functional improvements under Manager Transmission Engineering supervision.

Essential functions include electrical systems design, powertrain control architecture, CAD/Schematics for production release, cross-functional collaboration, and rigorous