Propulsion Systems Engineer

KPIT; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Geo Blue PPO/HSA plan

Dental & Vision (MetLife)

401k with employer match

Life & long-term disability insurance

Employee discounts

Gym benefit

Job summary

KPIT is seeking a seasoned Powertrain Engineer to lead function analysis and requirements capture for propulsion systems in a modern vehicle platform. You will work with DOORS and DOORS Next Gen to define functional requirements, operating modes, and energy management strategies while applying SFMEA and ISO26262 practices.

The role requires 5+ years in conventional and hybrid powertrain development, strong knowledge of CAN/LIN/OBD, and experience with MATLAB/SysML modeling.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or related field required.
• 5+ years in conventional/hybrid powertrain development.
• Strong system-level understanding of vehicle dynamics and electrical subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Perform powertrain function analysis and decomposition.
• Gather regulatory, environmental and electrical requirements.
• Create propulsion system high-level functional requirements in DOORS/DNG.
• Document propulsion system operating modes in DNG.
• Develop energy management requirements for HV batteries and powertrain.
• Define Propulsion EOL service requirements for components.
• Analyze SFMEA and identify safety requirements.
• Participate in Agile planning and risk identification.
• Develop MATLAB and SysML-based simulation models for propulsion features.

Skills

Electrified powertrain architecture

Battery management system

AC/DC charging

CAN/LIN/OBD

DOORS

ISO26262

DFMEA

Agile project management

SysML modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Electronics Engineering

Tools

IBM DOORS

IBM DOORS Next Gen

MATLAB

SysML Rhapsody

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• 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 Energy Management System analysis to for nominal, de-rated and non-functional performance.
• 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 and hybrid powertrain development.
• Good understanding on overall vehicle dynamics and vehicle system functioning.
• Good understanding automotive electrical sensors and actuators.
• Good understanding of functions like gearbox management, energy management of high-voltage batteries, vehicle’s modes related to its performance, ECU power cycles and displaying powertrain-related information to the user on the HMI.
• Good understanding of Functional Safety.
• Expertise with automotive communication protocols such as CAN and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Vector Tools for data collection.
• Vehicle Validation or Powertrain Calibration experience.
• Familiarity with Agile project management
• Experience with overall vehicle development cycle and Change management process.
• Good communication skills, able to lead meetings with cross functional team.

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
• Gym benefit

Required Skills

Electrified Powertrain (EV/HEV/PHEV) Architecture, Battery Management System (BMS) & AC/DC Charging ,CAN/LIN/OBD,DOORS,ISO26262,DFMEA

Supported Skills

Vector Tools (Data Collection), Vehicle Validation, Powertrain Calibration, Agile Project Management,Vehicle Development Cycle