Lead Powertrain Engineer – Hybrid & Propulsion Systems

Tekshapers; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekshapers is seeking a Powertrain Engineer to lead function analysis, requirements elicitation, and system decomposition for a hybrid propulsion program. You will document operating modes, energy management concepts, and safety requirements using DOORS/DNG, MATLAB, and SysML tools.

The role requires strong knowledge of CAN/LIN networks, OBD standards, and agile collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust powertrain solutions.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering; mechanical, electrical, aerospace or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in conventional and hybrid powertrain development.
• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and system functioning.
• Solid knowledge of automotive sensors/actuators and OBD.
• Experience with functional safety and automotive networks (CAN/LIN).

Responsibilities

• Perform powertrain function analysis and decomposition.
• Capture regulatory, environmental, and corporate specs.
• Create high-level propulsion requirements in DOORS/DNG.
• Document propulsion system operating modes and energy flows.
• Develop energy management concepts and HMI-related data.
• Conduct SFMEA to identify safety requirements.
• Participate in agile planning and risk assessment.
• Build simulations using MATLAB; model with SysML tools.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Powertrain analysis

Requirements elicitation

Agile methodology

Modeling & simulation

Functional safety

CAN/LIN/OBD knowledge

System-level thinking

Communication with cross-functional

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Electronics Engineering or related

Tools

IBM DOORS/DOORS Next Gen

MATLAB

SysML Rhapsody

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Job description

Tekshapers is seeking a Powertrain Engineer to lead function analysis, requirements elicitation, and system decomposition for a hybrid propulsion program. You will document operating modes, energy management concepts, and safety requirements using DOORS/DNG, MATLAB, and SysML tools.

The role requires strong knowledge of CAN/LIN networks, OBD standards, and agile collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver robust powertrain solutions.