Senior Engineer - Design COE EV

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role Summary

The Electric Powertrain Delivery (Hardware) (Lead / Senior Lead) is responsible for end-to-end ownership of EV Electric powertrain hardware from concept to production. The Electric powertrain scope includes High Voltage Battery Pack, E-Motor / E-Axle, Vehicle Control Unit (VCU), Battery Management System (BMS), and On-Board Charger / DC-DC (OBC/OCDC). The role requires strong hands-on capability, technical leadership, and cross-functional coordination to deliver projects meeting time, cost, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hardware design and development of Electric powertrain components including HV battery pack, e-motor / e-axle, VCU hardware, BMS hardware, and OBC/OCDC.
• Define and review Electric architecture, specifications, and interface requirements aligned with vehicle and system-level targets.
• Own technical decisions related to power electronics, electric machines, HV safety, EMC/EMI, insulation coordination, and thermal concepts.
• Review and approve schematics, layouts, BOMs, design calculations, and technical documentation.
• Act as technical point of contact for Tier-1 / Tier-2 suppliers including RFQs, design reviews, issue resolution, and change management.
• Plan and oversee DVP&R activities including Electric, thermal, environmental, vibration, and durability testing.
• Support quality assessments, audits, and technical release / clearance activities.
• Provide build support during prototype, pilot, and SOP builds including issue triage and on-site support as required.
• Support field issues and warranty cases through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support manufacturing and industrialization activities including DFM/DFA, end-of-line testing, and production ramp-up.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical capability building.

Experience

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electric / Electronics / Mechanical Engineering.
• 7–12 years of experience in automotive or EV Electric powertrain hardware development.
• Strong fundamentals in power electronics, electric machines, HV systems, and automotive Electric design.
• Experience with schematic and layout reviews, component selection, and validation testing.
• Good understanding of automotive product development processes (APQP, DFMEA, DV/PV).

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

BE or ME

General Requirements

Preferred Skills

• Strong Experience with battery pack design and high-efficiency inverter designs.
• Exposure to ISO 26262 functional safety and HV safety concepts.
• Prior experience working with global OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

Behavioral Expectations

• Strong ownership mindset with structured problem-solving approach.
• Ability to lead technically while remaining hands-on.
• Clear and confident technical communication.
• Ability to align cross-functional teams (systems, software, quality, manufacturing, suppliers) toward a common goal to meet project targets for time, cost, and performance.
• Ensure close coordination within the Electric Powertrain (EPT) core team including BMS, Motor / E-Axle, Battery Pack / Cell, System Architecture, System Engineering, and VCU to achieve common project goals and timelines.
• Drive clear alignment with external stakeholders including Product Planning, Validation, Quality, Vehicle Platform, Manufacturing Plant, and Service teams to ensure seamless development, launch, and field performance.
• Own and safeguard the functional image of product delivery, ensuring achievement of key vehicle and customer targets including Range, Driveability, Performance, Powertrain NVH, Durability, Warranty, Safety, and Serviceability.

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