Powertrain Torque Engineer

KPIT Technologies Ltd.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan

MetLife – Dental and Vision plan

401k with employer match

Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term?

Job summary

KPIT Technologies Ltd. in Auburn Hills seeks an experienced Powertrain/Propulsion engineer to lead function analysis, model development, and requirement elicitation for automotive propulsion systems.

The role emphasizes Diesel powertrain experience, vehicle dynamics, CAN/LIN communications, and thermal management, with DOORs tool usage and an agile project approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Electronics Engineering or related Engineering degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in conventional powertrain development; Diesel engines preferred
• Good understanding of overall vehicle dynamics and vehicle systems functioning
• Good understanding automotive electrical sensors and actuators, temperature sensors, pumps, valves systems functioning
• Good understanding of Thermal Systems high/low, AC, battery temperature loop management
• Expertise with CAN and LIN along with OBD standards
• Experience in function analysis and function decomposition
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint
• Proficient in requirement management tools such as IBM Rational DOORs, IBM DOORS Next Gen etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform System Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (SFMEA) for propulsion system functions and identify safety requirements
• Develop simulation/virtual models for propulsion features using MATLAB, SysML/Rhapsody
• Create propulsion system energy conversion, storage, and delivery requirements considering standards and OBD
• Engage in Agile planning and risk identification to support RASI deliverables

Skills

Torque

Thermal Systems

electrical sensors

actuators

CAN/LIN

IBM Rational DOORs

Education

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

Tools

IBM DOORs

IBM DOORS Next Gen

Excel

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

• Required Knowledge and worked on Torque Management Functionality for Conv and ePT.
• Knowledge on PT , ePT Transmission, and Driveline Torque Calculations.
• Knowledge on engine functionalities for Air intake , Turbo, Intercooler, EGR, DPF , SCR , Cooling system, PTO, Ignition system , Charging system.
• Performing powertrain function analysis and function decomposition
• Requirement elicitation activities to gather Regulatory requirements, environmental and electrical parameters & associated corporate specifications etc.
• Propulsion system high level functional requirement artifact creation in IBM DOORS/IBM DOORS Next Gen (DNG) including attribute classifications.
• Propulsion System Operating Modes Identification, Analysis and Documentation in DNG.
• Propulsion System energy conversion, storage and delivery understanding and requirement development considering standards and OBD compliance.
• Propulsion system EOL Service requirements (IO,Routine,DID) defines for propulsion components
• Powertrain Thermal System analysis to identify visually the normal, de-rated and non-functional performance for each component and determine possible Propulsion System functions for a given temperature range
• Perform System Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (SFMEA) for Propulsion system functions and identify the safety requirement
• Participate in Agile Methodology to plan RASI deliverable timing and identify potential risks.
• Develop simulation/virtual models for specific propulsion features/functions using MATLAB, SysML Rhapsody.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Electronics Engineering other related Engineering degree
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in conventional powertrain development Experience in Diesel Engines Preferred).
• Good understanding on overall vehicle dynamics and vehicle system functioning
• Good understanding automotive electrical sensors and actuators, Temperature sensors, Pumps, Valves system functioning.
• Good understanding of Thermal Systems High, Low, AC, battery Temperature Loop loop management.
• Expertise with automotive communication protocols such as CAN , LIN along with OBD standards.
• Experience in Function analysis and function decomposition.
• Expertise with Microsoft Office products Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint
• Proficient in requirement management tools such as IBM Rational DOORs, IBM DOORS Next Gen etc.

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

• Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan
• MetLife – Dental and Vision plan
• Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA)
• 401k with employer match
• Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discounts and perks

Requirement

ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• Thermal Systems
• Torque
• electrical sensors
• actuators
• CAN/LIN
• IBM Rational DOORs

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES

• AGILE

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