Job Description
As a Principal Powertrain Engineer, should be a technical leader in the development of powertrain and driveline systems for off-highway equipment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to design, integrate and validate internal combustion engine and electrified powertrain systems as well as vehicle cooling, power transmission and driveline systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the preparation of layouts, models, component and installation drawings, specifications, and other engineering documentation.
- Lead the integration of powertrain and driveline purchased components, ensuring that supplier application requirements are satisfied and that supplier application approvals are obtained.
- Develop designs that comply with applicable industry standards, legislative requirements and internal design standards.
- Perform or direct calculations, simulations and other engineering analyses to guide and verify designs.
- Assist in developing test plans, writing test procedures and analyzing test data to validate designs.
- Create documents that communicate the technical requirements of major components to facilitate competitive quoting activities.
- Lead or participate in the creation of vehicle performance calculations for possible design alternatives or for comparison to other vehicles.
- Communicate requirements and work with controls engineers to develop controls strategies for powertrain and driveline components and systems.
- Utilize diagnostic software tools to analyze data traffic in CAN bus systems for troubleshooting issues and verifying proper software functionality.
- Provide technical assistance and support for prototype, pilot and start of production builds, including the resolution of design issues and requests to accommodate more efficient assembly.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a similar associated Engineering discipline.
- Experience with electrified vehicle powertrain systems
- 5 years of applicable industry engineering experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Required Skills
- Experience with off-highway vehicle systems
- Experience using system modeling and simulation software such as Simulink
- Experience with internal combustion engine systems and engine exhaust aftertreatment systems
- Experience with vehicle cooling systems
- Experience with vibration isolation system design, data collection and analysis.