Technical Account Engineer - Powertrain and Thermal Systems

Litens Automotive Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Balanced employment opportunities

Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity

Job summary

Litens Automotive Group, located in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a Technical Account Engineer. This position serves as the primary technical interface with automotive customers, focusing on the integration of powertrain systems and thermal management solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical or automotive engineering and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include leading technical discussions, developing strong working relationships, and supporting product integration.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in automotive engineering, preferably in powertrain or engine systems.
• Strong understanding of automotive development processes (V-cycle, APQP).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and test data.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main technical point of contact for OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• Translate customer requirements into internal engineering specifications.
• Support the integration of powertrain components into customer platforms.

Skills

Technical skills in product design

Understanding of internal combustion engines

Customer interface experience

3D CAD proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SimDrive

Job description

Company Description

Litens has been a leader in delivering efficient, high performance and reliable vehicles for decades. Today our focus is on moving the EV revolution forward. We are a high performance, fast paced and innovative team. We are focused on a sustainable future and developing technologies that get us there sooner. We have a nimble organization structure and a lot of room for talented people to experience all aspects of what it means to bring ideas to life.

Why Join Litens

The Technical Account Engineer (TAE) serves as the primary technical interface between the company and automotive customers, supporting the integration and application of powertrain systems and components (front end accessory drives), and thermal management products. This role bridges engineering and sales and is a key member of the cross‑function team to ensure solutions meet customer performance, cost, and timing targets throughout the product lifecycle.

Litens offers a competitive and people‑first approach to compensation and benefits, and we are committed to providing balanced employment and advancement opportunities for everyone.

Our diversity is our source of strength. At Litens, we are committed to equal employment opportunity, and we value and welcome diversity.

What you will do

• Act as the main technical point of contact for OEM and Tier 1 customers.
• Build strong working relationships with customer engineering, sales, and program teams.
• Translate customer requirements into internal engineering specifications.
• Lead technical discussions, presentations, and product reviews with customers.
• Be in tune with customer expectations, standards and customer specific requirements (such as unique reporting). Identify opportunities and suggest suitable Litens solutions to meet customer needs and provide confidence using FMEA, DRBFM, and simulation tools. Requires strong technical skills and understanding of product design (in house simulation tools), validation, quality, and 3D CAD.
• Support customers onsite by routine visitation. Present RFQ technical proposals to the customer.
• Support the integration of powertrain components, engine systems, and thermal management solutions into customer platforms.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and ensure customer requirements align with product capabilities.
• Provide technical guidance during design, validation, and launch phases.
• Customize or adapt products to meet specific customer applications.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams (design, validation, manufacturing, and quality) to meet customer deliverables.
• Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) and product launch activities.
• Analyze performance issues and support root cause investigations.
• Provide solutions for system‑level integration challenges (engine cooling, thermal efficiency, emissions, etc.).
• Assist in validation testing, data analysis, and reporting.
• Support sales and business development activities by providing technical expertise.
• Participate in RFQs (Requests for Quotation) and cost/feasibility evaluations.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or automotive engineering with 3–5 years of experience in automotive engineering, preferably in powertrain, engine systems, or thermal management.
• Experience working directly with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Strong understanding of internal combustion engines and/or electrified powertrains, cooling systems and thermal management technologies, automotive development processes (V‑cycle, APQP).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and test data.
• Experience/knowledge of customer standards and customer specific requirements; strong technical skills in product design (in‑house AB3), validation, quality, including industry tools DFMEA, AFMEA, DRBFM, FTA (8D). SolidWorks 3D CAD and/or SimDrive.
• Must be able and willing to travel and maintain a valid passport.