System Engineer- E-Powertrain

About the Role

A hands-on System Engineer focused on the development, integration, testing, validation, and troubleshooting of electric vehicle powertrain systems. The position requires experience with EV systems, high-voltage architectures, battery systems, CAN communications, vehicle controls, and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain EV powertrain system architecture, requirements, interfaces, and technical specifications.
• Integrate battery systems, vehicle controls, inverter/motor systems, DC/DC converters, onboard chargers, charging systems, and thermal management.
• Support powertrain integration into commercial vehicles and other OEM platforms.
• Develop and execute system integration, testing, and validation plans.
• Support vehicle commissioning, functional testing, road testing, and performance validation.
• Diagnose electrical, electronic, software, CAN communication, and powertrain issues.
• Analyze CAN messages, fault codes, system logs, and vehicle data to perform root-cause analysis.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, service, suppliers, and OEM customers to resolve technical and integration issues.
• Support design reviews, FMEA activities, engineering changes, and validation documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in automotive, EV, commercial vehicle, or electric powertrain applications.
• Direct experience with EV systems, powertrain integration, and high-voltage vehicle systems.
• Knowledge of CAN/CAN Bus and automotive communication protocols.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and system architecture diagrams.
• Experience with engineering test and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hands-on engineering and manufacturing environment and travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Experience with commercial EVs, buses, trucks, or medium/heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience with BEV, EREV, or fuel-cell electric vehicle systems.
• Experience with lithium-ion batteries, vehicle controls, inverter/motor controls, OBCs, DC/DC converters, and thermal management systems.