Electrified Powertrain Engineer
2 Days Old
- Transmission Lab Test Engineer to work in a diverse lab environment with support activities including Electrified PowerTrain programs.
- Test engineer will work with mechanics and product engineers to develop test procedures for electric drive line testing on dynamometers.
- Candidate must have experience of working on FWD and AWD electric transmission testing including SIEVT, BEV, P1P2 and P1P4 testing.
- Experience in FWD and RWD powertrain durability testing experience will be helpful.
- The individual will oversee test schedule development, monitor testing, troubleshooting, process test data and ensure the test cells and equipment are functional and meet our customer requirements.
- Excellent root cause, diagnostics and corrective action skills are necessary to ensure good test results.
- The selected candidate will work closely with Product engineers in a team environment within the Transmission Development Lab.
- Setting up electric motor dynamometer which includes supervising the installation of motor hardware, power electronics and high-speed data acquisition equipment.
- Test and debug electric motor systems for continuous & peak power specifications in High voltage as well as low voltage applications.
- Perform steady state and dynamic tests including motoring and regeneration operation of electric motors to ensure torque accuracy and reliability.
- Capable of post-processing and analyzing test data to ensure calibration functional objectives are met. Solve hardware, calibration and instrumentation issues as needed.
- Ability to lead and execute technical projects in high voltage dynamometer test environment.
- Support root cause analysis of dynamometers and troubleshoot issues with CAN monitoring, INCA modules and equipment systems.
- Able to resolve NVH related issues when it comes to electric motors and power inverters.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- Understanding of engine and/or transmission operation, powertrain functions and electrification power flow.
- Minimum of 3-year experience in test automation systems, and dynamometer test schedule development for various vehicle powertrain configurations.
- Strong knowledge of test system controls.
- Must have strong understanding in electric vehicle drive components, energy storage system (E-motors, inverters, Battery, Charger) and interactions between various sub-systems.
- Self-starter with the inherent ability to follow through.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills & ability to work with multiple customer groups.
- Location:
- Auburn Hills