PWT Design Quality Lead Engineer

Position Context

• The EE Powertrain, Drivetrain & Integration SME Lead Engineer is responsible for leading the electrical and electronic architecture development, integration, and validation of EV Powertrain and Drivetrain systems across vehicle programs.
  

• The role serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Powertrain EE systems, ensuring seamless integration of hardware, software, controls, communication networks, and vehicle-level functions while achieving performance, safety, quality, cost, and timing targets.
  

• The position provides technical leadership across concept development, vehicle integration, validation, launch, and production support activities.
  

Position Responsibilities

• Act as the technical SME for:
  
• Electric Drive Unit (EDU)
  
• E-Motor Systems
  
• Inverters
  
• Battery Systems
  
• Power Electronics
  
• Charging Systems
  
• Power Distribution Systems
  
• Vehicle Control Functions
  
• Drivetrain Control Systems
  
• Lead EE powertrain system integration from concept development through production launch.
  

• Define and manage vehicle-level requirements, interfaces, and functional integration for powertrain and drivetrain systems.
  

• Ensure successful integration of:
  
• High Voltage (HV) Systems
  
• Low Voltage (LV) Systems
  
• Vehicle Networks (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet)
  
• Diagnostics and Service Functions
  
• Functional Safety Requirements
  
• Cybersecurity Requirements
  
• Collaborate with Mechanical Powertrain, Battery, Thermal, Chassis, Safety, Software, ADAS, and Vehicle Integration teams.
  

• Lead system architecture reviews, design reviews, and technical feasibility assessments.
  

• Manage technical interface alignment between internal teams and global suppliers.
  

• Support development of system specifications, interface control documents, and integration requirements.
  

• Lead root cause investigations and resolution of vehicle-level integration issues.
  

• Support vehicle commissioning, prototype builds, validation, and launch activities.
  

• Ensure compliance with:
  
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
  
• Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
  
• Charging Regulations
  
• EMC Requirements
  
• Global Vehicle Regulations
  
• Drive continuous improvement of EE integration processes, engineering standards, and technical roadmaps.
  

• Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineering teams across EE and vehicle integration functions.
  

Education / Professional Knowledge

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
  

• Minimum 15 years of experience in automotive Electrical & Electronics engineering, with extensive experience in Powertrain and Vehicle Integration.
  

• Proven experience in EV development programs from concept through production.
  

Skills & Experience

• Strong expertise in EV powertrain systems, including:
  
• Electric Motors
  
• Inverters
  
• Battery Management Systems (BMS)
  
• DC-DC Converters
  
• On-Board Chargers (OBC)
  
• Power Distribution Units (PDU)
  
• Vehicle Control Units (VCU)
  
• Deep understanding of:
  
• Vehicle EE Architecture
  
• Powertrain Controls
  
• Functional Integration
  
• Energy Management
  
• Vehicle Network Architecture
  
• Diagnostics and Service Functions
  
• Strong knowledge of:
  
• CAN / CAN-FD
  
• LIN
  
• Automotive Ethernet
  
• UDS Diagnostics
  
• AUTOSAR Architecture
  
• Experience defining system requirements, interface management, and vehicle-level integration strategies.
  

• Good understanding of:
  
• Functional Safety (ISO 26262)
  
• Cybersecurity (ISO/SAE 21434)
  
• EMC/EMI
  
• Electrical Reliability and Validation
  
• Experience working with development and validation tools such as:
  
• CANoe
  
• CANalyzer
  
• INCA
  
• ETAS Toolchain
  
• MATLAB/Simulink
  
• Vector Tools
  
• JIRA
  
• Po