Project Engineer (Electrification)

Elevait Solutions; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer - Electrification in Michigan. This position involves managing electrification projects, developing powertrain and HV system requirements, and leading integration efforts for electric powertrain components. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience in automotive control systems or electric vehicles. Excellent communication skills are a must. You may work in a dynamic environment with a strong team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in automotive control system or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience in electric vehicle or electrical propulsion.
• M.S. in Electrical Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop powertrain and HV system requirements for BEV systems.
• Lead controls system integration for electric powertrain components.
• Support the development of controls system test plan.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience in automotive control systems

Experience in electric vehicle systems

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Control and calibration tools for automotive control systems

Job description

Overview

As a Project Engineer - Electrification, you will get the opportunity to work directly with NGDV BEV team to develop BEV powertrain, HV battery and control solutions. From requirement management, to control system calibration, integration and validation. Manages complex engineering projects related to design, integration, validation and troubleshooting of BEV powertrain on delivery vehicles. Provides integration and execution expertise for vehicle control and powertrain systems development.

Your IMPACT

• Develop powertrain and HV system requirements and validation plans for BEV systems, including e-propulsion, HV battery system, HV harnesses and distribution system, HV auxiliary systems, and BEV thermal management system
• Lead the controls system integration efforts for various electric powertrain components such as the Drive Unit, HV battery and the Vehicle Control Module
• Develop and own the BEV controls system related features and work with the hardware, software, architecture, safety and other cross-functional teams to deliver features
• Develop detailed controls interface, communication topology and E/E interface for various electrical powertrain components and electric vehicle integration
• Support the development of controls system test plan and verification of system level functions for electric vehicle
• Lead the cross-functional development efforts and manage issue escalation & resolution
• Participate in architectural, controls software, system integration and V&V technical discussions and develop technical solutions while representing the BEV function area

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in automotive control system or related discipline/ 5+ years’ experience in electric vehicle or electrical propulsion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice to Have

• M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems
• Proven technical expertise in Battery electric vehicle, electrified powertrain and HV Li-ion battery
• Proficiency in fundamentals of embedded systems design, CAN network and real-time control systems
• Proficiency in control and calibration tools for automotive control systems
• An eagerness to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment where you are part of a high performing team
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time