Group Manager / Senior Group Manager e-Powertrain System Engineering

System Engineering – e-Powertrain

§ Lead the

system-level design, integration, and validation

of e-powertrain systems including electric motors, inverters, gearbox, battery interfaces, and thermal systems.

§ Define, analyze, and manage

system requirements and technical specifications

, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level targets and functional safety standards.

§ Develop and maintain

system architecture

, interface definitions, and signal matrices for e-powertrain components.

§ Collaborate with hardware, software, controls, calibration, and vehicle integration teams to ensure robust system performance and seamless integration.

§ Ensure compliance with

functional safety (ISO 26262)

and system development standards (ASPICE, CySec ISO 21434, etc.).

§ Lead

failure mode analysis, system validation, and verification

through simulations, bench tests, and vehicle-level testing.

§ Liaise with component suppliers and internal stakeholders for development timelines,

DVP

execution, and performance reviews.

§ Design advanced control algorithms for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSM) and Induction Machines.

§ Develop and calibrate motor control software for optimal torque, efficiency, and thermal performance.

§ Lead innovation in motor control strategies including flux weakening, torque ripple reduction, and intelligent direct torque control.

§ Utilize MATLAB/Simulink for modeling of control design and validation of motor control strategies.

§ Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of motor control systems.

§ Drive innovation and continuous improvement in system development methodologies and toolchains.

§ Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in system engineering of electric powertrains for 4-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs).

§ Proven track record in end-to-end product development, from concept to production, of e-powertrain systems, including:

High-voltage traction systems

: traction motors (PMSM/IM), inverters, DC-DC converters, and on-board chargers, junction box, gearbox.

Mechanical integration

of electric drive units (EDUs), transmission interfaces, cooling systems.

Battery-pack interface

understanding including power distribution, contactors, pre-charge circuits, and HV safety.

Thermal management systems

for power electronics and motor cooling.

Vehicle-level performance target cascading

to system and sub-system level (e.g., range, acceleration, NVH, efficiency).

§ Expertise in defining and managing

system and sub-system level requirements

using tools like

Siemens Polarion / IBM DOORS

.

§ Developing and analyzing

system architecture diagrams, signal interface definitions

, and network communication maps CAN/LIN/Ethernet).

§ Experience in conducting

functional safety assessments (ISO 26262)

: HARA, FMEA, FTA, safety goal definition, and safety concept development.

§

System-level validation and verification planning

, including test plan preparation, test execution, and result interpretation.

§ Exposure to

simulation tools

(MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim, or GT-Power) for modeling the system behavior, energy flow, and thermal loads.

§

Electrical and mechanical hardware teams

for packaging, wiring harness design, and enclosure layout.

§

Software and controls teams

for defining interface specifications and ensuring proper implementation of control strategies.

§

Vehicle integration teams

for validating drivability, performance, and system compatibility at the vehicle level.

§ Experience in

working with suppliers and partners

for component specification finalization, DVP planning, and resolving integration issues.

§ Involvement in

SOP-focused EV programs

, especially those where the candidate led system engineering activities or played a key role in architectural definition.

global EV platforms

or

cross-geography collaboration

with OEM or Tier-1 teams.

§ Exposure to design and development of 6-in-one systems that include traction motor (PMSM/IM), inverter, gearbox, DC-DC converter, on-board charger, junction box.

§ Ability to

troubleshoot system-level issues

during testing and validation phases and root-cause analysis of integration problems.

Key Competencies

§ Strong systems thinking and problem-solving approach.

§ Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.

§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

§ High ownership, adaptability, and collaborative mindset.