Sr. Lab & Automation Engineer – Powertrain

Future Mobility Corp. Ltd.; Agnew (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Mobility Corp. Ltd. is looking for a Sr. Lab & Automation Engineer to join their Test & Validation team in Agnew, CA. This full-time position requires leading test operations in powertrain labs, ensuring safety and integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 8 years in high-voltage systems and a strong understanding of electric vehicles. Experience with various testing equipment and certification in electrical safety is advantageous. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of automobiles.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of high-voltage system integration experience.
• Minimum 5 years in powertrain labs.
• Strong understanding of electric vehicle functions.

Responsibilities

• Configure and operate powertrain static and dynamic labs.
• Define lab plans according to powertrain function integration.
• Automate test cases to support powertrain engineers.

Skills

High-voltage system integration

Test & validation experience

Powertrain labs experience

HIL systems knowledge

Electrical safety standards

CANoe proficiency

Education

BA or Master’s engineering degree

Tools

ETAS Labcar

dSPACE Control Desk

AVL Puma

ECU-TEST (Tracetronic)

Labcar-automation (ETAS)

Job description

Sr. Lab & Automation Engineer – Powertrain

Full‑time position within Future Mobility Corporation's Test & Validation team in the Powertrain department, located in Santa Clara, CA.

Future Mobility Corporation is leading next‑generation technology innovation and integration for the global auto industry, building premium smart electric cars in China and shaping the future for automobiles worldwide.

As a key member of the T&V team, the Sr. Powertrain Lab Engineer will lead the testing and operation of powertrain labs, ensuring accuracy, safety and test integrity.

Responsibilities

1. Configure and operate powertrain static labs (HIL, HV labcar/buck, battery chamber) and dynamic labs (E‑motor dyno, powertrain system dynos).
2. Define lab plans according to powertrain function integration, test & validation plan, and coordinate test strategy with Powertrain colleagues in Nanjing, China.
3. Maintain labs, update hardware/software and enforce lab safety.
4. Participate in the HV safety group to implement electrical safety practices, and generate risk assessments, procedures and checklists for lab and vehicle operation.
5. Automate test cases and reports to support powertrain system engineers, increasing coverage and reducing testing time.
6. Collaborate with component owners and software development teams (VCU, BMS) to execute automated testing at component and system levels (HIL, Labcar).
7. Support failure analysis, reporting, issue tracking and bug‑fix testing plans.

Qualifications

Minimum 8 years of high‑voltage system integration, test & validation experience.

Minimum 5 years of experience in powertrain labs.

Experience in HIL systems (e.g. ETAS/DSPACE), HV labcar/buck, Powertrain system/E‑motor dynos (e.g. AVL/HORIBA) and climatic battery chambers.

Strong knowledge of electric vehicle functions and electrical architectures (HV and EE).

Strong understanding of international/national electrical safety standards and risk assessment procedures for labs and electric vehicles.

Proficiency with CANoe, CANape/INCA and other software tools.

Proficient in low‑voltage and high‑voltage analog measurements; experience with thermal testing equipment is advantageous.

Experience with ETAS Labcar operator, dSPACE Control Desk, AVL Puma, and automation software such as ECU‑TEST (Tracetronic), Labcar‑automation (ETAS), Automation desk (DSPACE) is advantageous.

Certification for electric safety at work up to 1500 VDC/1000 VAC (OSHA, TUV, OEM) is advantageous.

BA or Master’s engineering degree required; proven excellence may be considered.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.