K19 - Powertrain Thermal System Engineer

dorle-controls-llc; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

dorle-controls-llc is seeking a Powertrain Thermal System Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to lead system architecture for ICE/EV/HEV thermal components and to collaborate across hardware, software, and vehicle integration teams.

Requirements include an advanced degree and 8+ years in automotive systems, DFMEA, CAN/LIN, DOORS; experience with regulations, tests, and ECUs; strong traceability and issue-resolution skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electronics/EE/mechanical/automotive engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or powertrain development.
• Knowledge of functional safety and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN).
• Proficiency with Doors tool (DNG, Doors).
• Knowledge of regulations and homologation.
• Experience with test log readings and analysis.
• Issue resolution capabilities and experience with testing/validation teams.
• Experience in system level DFMEA.
• Knowledge of INCOSE guidelines for requirements writing.
• Knowledge of ECUs, interface design, and signal definition.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and maintain system-level architecture for powertrain ICE/EV/HEV components.
• Maintain system specifications and interface requirements.
• Conduct architecture/design reviews to ensure adherence to guidelines and standards.
• Create system architecture/boundary diagrams for powertrain components.
• Manage functional requirements, diagnostics, and end‑of‑line requirements for thermal systems (ICE/HEV/EV).
• Capture and manage customer and regulatory requirements, creating functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications and ensure traceability.
• Deliver functional requirements including all e‑powertrain and powertrain thermal content.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and vehicle integration teams.
• Lead creation of detailed documentation for all functions and interfaces within an end‑to‑end vehicle architecture.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, homologation, and diagnostics.

Skills

ICE/EV/HEV

CAN

LIN

DFMEA

ECU

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electronics/EE/Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

DOORS

Job description

Powertrain Thermal System Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI.

Mandatory Skills

• ICE/EV/HEV
• CAN
• LIN
• DFMEA
• ECU
• DOORS

Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Design: Understand, define, and develop system‑level architecture for powertrain ICE/EV/HEV components.
• Maintain system specifications and interface requirements.
• Conduct architecture/design reviews to resolve issues and ensure adherence to guidelines and standards.
• Contribute to system architecture/boundary diagrams for powertrain components.
• Manage functional requirements, diagnostics, and end‑of‑line requirements for thermal systems (ICE/HEV/EV).
• Capture, analyze, and manage customer and regulatory requirements, creating functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications and ensure traceability.
• Deliver functional requirements including all necessary e‑powertrain and powertrain thermal content.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and vehicle integration teams.
• Lead creation of detailed documentation for all functions and interfaces within an end‑to‑end vehicle architecture.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, homologation, and diagnostics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or powertrain development (ICE/EV/HEV).
• Knowledge of functional safety and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN).
• Proficiency with Doors tool (DNG, Doors).
• Knowledge of regulations and homologation.
• Experience with test log readings and analysis.
• Issue resolution capabilities and experience working with testing/validation teams.
• Experience in system level DFMEA.
• Knowledge of INCOSE guidelines for requirements writing.
• Knowledge of ECUs, interface design, and signal definition.