Lead Powertrain Engineer (School Bus Experience Required)

SR Staffing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SR Staffing is seeking a Lead Powertrain Engineer with school bus experience in Houston, TX. You will lead the development and integration of electric powertrain systems, engaging with customers, coordinating cross-functional teams, and guiding testing, validation, and software release processes.

The role requires 5+ years in electric bus powertrain, strong leadership, and expertise in automotive development practices. Travel to customer sites and collaborations with global teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electric bus or electric school bus powertrain integration.
• Strong technical knowledge of electric powertrain systems for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or school buses.
• Familiarity with automotive product development methodologies (V-Model, APQP, IATF 16949).
• Proficiency with MS Office and engineering documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on, proactive, and well-organized work style with leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and engagement with customers.
• Lead cross-functional development activities for powertrain systems, including requirements, design, integration, testing, and software release management.
• Collaborate with global teams to define architectures and requirements for electric school buses.
• Manage development plans, milestones, budgets, and schedules aligned with roadmaps.
• Develop technical layouts, concepts, and proposals in response to customer requirements.
• Review, guide, and approve technical documentation.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Support product commissioning at internal sites and customer locations (onsite or remote).
• Lead prototype builds, validation activities, and performance testing.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related

Tools

V-Model

APQP

IATF 16949

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Powertrain Engineer (School Bus Experience Required)

Job Description

We are seeking a Lead Powertrain Engineer to support the development and integration of electric school bus powertrain systems. This role is ideal for a technical leader who is passionate about vehicle electrification and can provide expertise across engineering, product development, customer engagement, testing, and program execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical discussions and engagement with customers.
• Lead cross-functional development activities for electric school bus powertrain systems, including requirements definition, architecture design, mechanical integration, software implementation, HIL testing, field testing, system validation, and software release management.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and management to define and develop powertrain architectures and system requirements for electric school buses.
• Lead and manage development plans, project milestones, budgets, and schedules in alignment with technology roadmaps.
• Develop technical layouts, concepts, and proposals in response to customer requirements and inquiries.
• Review, guide, and approve technical documentation.
• Lead structured root cause investigations and implement corrective actions for system and component performance issues.
• Support product commissioning activities both internally and at customer locations, either onsite or remotely.
• Lead prototype builds, validation activities, and performance testing.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electric bus or electric school bus powertrain integration.
• Strong technical knowledge of electric powertrain systems for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles or school buses.
• Familiarity with automotive and product development methodologies such as V-Model, APQP, IATF 16949, or similar frameworks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Hands-on, proactive, and well-organized work style.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• Competitive annual salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Compensation is based on factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and market conditions.
• Additional compensation elements may be available depending on the position and business needs.