Sr. Electric Motor Powertrain Engineer

ElDorado National California Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off + holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) in Riverside, CA, seeks a Senior Powertrain Engineer to develop eDrive components for its electric vehicles.

You will lead the eDrive system specification, motor assembly, and integration, applying deep knowledge of electric motor theory and propulsion efficiency. The role requires hands-on problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with EV integration and commercial vehicles.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering field.
• 5 years of experience with electrical machine or electric drive product development.
• Ability to solve problems, troubleshoot, and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience with electric vehicle integration and operation.
• Experience with the commercial vehicle industry.
• Experience with the electric motor assembly and manufacture.
• Experience with the electric motor characterization, back-to-back speed durability and reliability test and production validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop electric motor solutions for electric propulsion systems; model, architect, and optimize a propulsion system.
• Gather requirements for eMotor via internal customer, market demands, and competitive assessments.
• Integrate, optimize the eDrive design with vehicle and motor control team.
• Perform root cause failure analysis troubleshooting of eMotor system.
• Identify and develop opportunities for product improvements.
• Participate in field performance reviews and communicate technical knowledge to field support personnel.
• Understand electric motor losses and flux; develop test plans and perform measurements.
• Lead the team to characterize the motor and operate the end-of-line (EOL) test.
• Explore and design innovative motor technologies.

Skills

Problem solving

EV integration

Electric motor development

Electrical engineering knowledge

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

BS in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Join a manufacturing leader with over 50 years of excellence, where every role contributes to building reliable transportation solutions that people depend on everyday across the United States and Canada. At ENC, we prioritize safety, quality, innovation, collaboration, and continuous growth - creating vehicles our teams can take pride in.

Founded in 1975, ENC (ElDorado National - California) is a leading U.S. transportation manufacturer specializing in design, engineering, and end-to-end production of heavy-duty buses, shuttles, and cargo vehicles through a custom-build, mixed-model assembly process. Each vehicle is produced in our purpose-built facility in Riverside, California supporting public agencies and private transportation providers nationwide. We offer one of the industry’s widest portfolios of power options, including 100% battery-electric, diesel-electric hybrid, CNG, and clean diesel.

ENC is committed to revitalizing American manufacturing through innovation, customer focus, and the delivery of high-quality vehicles that keep communities connected, supported, and moving forward.

Senior Powertrain Engineer - Electric Motor / Electric Motor Team Lead

Location: Riverside, CA

Salary Range: $145,000 - $175,000

Position Summary

Responsible for the development of eDrive components for ENC's current and future electric vehicles. This person will be working in the ePowertrain department to develop the systematical specification/requirement for eDrive system, leading the motor assembly and integration into the vehicle. This person should have a solid background in electric motor theory and application, i.e., mechanical and electric-magnetic knowledge of eMotor, efficiency map. The candidate should enjoy working on complex technical problems and delivering results that have a meaningful impact on our product. It is our belief that no complex problem can be solved optimally in isolation, so the ideal candidate should prefer to work in dynamic environments with cross-functional, diverse team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electric motor solutions for electric propulsion systems; being able to model, architect, and optimize a propulsion system;
• Gather requirements for eMotor via internal customer, market demands, and competitive assessments;
• Integrate, optimize the eDrive design with vehicle and motor control team;
• Perform root cause failure analysis troubleshooting of eMotor system;
• Identify and develop opportunities for product improvements;
• Participate in field performance reviews and communicate technical knowledge to field support personnel;
• Understanding electric motor losses and flux, develop test plans and perform measurements;
• Lead the team to characterize the motor and operate the end-of-line (EOL) test;
• Explore and design innovative motor technologies.

Position Requirements

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar engineering field;
• 5 years of experience with electrical machine, or electric drive product development;
• Ability to solve problems, troubleshoot, and perform root cause analysis.
• Experience with electric vehicle integration and operation;
• Experience with the commercial vehicle industry;
• Experience with the electric motor assembly and manufacture;
• Experience with the electric motor characterization, back-to-back speed durability and reliability test and production validation

This is an onsite position based in Riverside, CA and requires being 100% onsite.

• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical (including FSA & HSA), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, EAP, mental health, and wellness programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and twelve (12) paid holidays
• Employee referral program
• Career growth and development opportunities

Career Growth at ENC

We believe great careers and leaders are built from within. Many of our team members have advanced into roles that lead or into specialized technical positions. We invest in hands-on training, skill development, and long-term career pathways within manufacturing operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class under applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.
ENC takes affirmative action to employ and advance employment opportunities for minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We actively encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join our team.
ENC is also committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities have equal access to opportunities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact HR Department for assistance.
In accordance with California's wage transparency law (Senate Bill 1162), we are committed to pay equity and transparency. The salary range reflected on the job positing is our good faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. While we do not typically hire at the top of the salary range, initial offers are based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, with opportunities for growth and increases over time.