Senior eDrive Systems Engineer

Eldorado CA; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) in Riverside, CA is seeking a Chief eDrive System Engineer to own the eDrive control system across programs and R&D activities.

This onsite role requires deep expertise in motor control, calibrations, inverter hardware, and high‑voltage systems. Lead the development of motor control algorithms, vehicle-level controls, and cross-functional integration for electrified powertrains, while guiding regulatory compliance for the North American market and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of EV algorithm design and testing experience.
• Expert in AC electric machine drive theory and three-phase switching power converters.
• Experience with steering system and air-compressor systems.
• Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink for modeling electric drives.
• Strong hands-on HV/power/speed lab work and ECU interfaces/tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, calibrate motor control algorithms for traction, steering, and air-compressor systems.
• Improve vehicle-level supervisory controls for electrified powertrain components.
• Define technical requirements for advanced motor controls and cross-functional vehicle features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on drive and vehicle bring-up activities.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test cases for eDrive controls and software.
• Plan and perform algorithm testing in dynamometer and on-vehicle environments.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and contribute to ENC IP via patents.

Skills

AC motor drive theory

Three-phase switching converters

Matlab/Simulink

HV lab experience

ECU interfaces/tools

Vehicle controls experience

Steering system experience

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) in Riverside, CA is seeking a Chief eDrive System Engineer to own the eDrive control system across programs and R&D activities.

This onsite role requires deep expertise in motor control, calibrations, inverter hardware, and high‑voltage systems. Lead the development of motor control algorithms, vehicle-level controls, and cross-functional integration for electrified powertrains, while guiding regulatory compliance for the North American market and