Job Location : Adairsville,GA, USA
Position: Electric Powertrain Engineer Location: Adairsville, GA
Job Id: 807 # of Openings: 1
Position Summary:
As an Electric Powertrain Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the development and optimization of battery-powered and hybrid powertrain systems. You will collaborate with OEMs, conduct simulations, and ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting the design and implementation of cutting-edge electric powertrain technologies
Job Functions:
Specification Development:
* Collaboration with OEMs: Work closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to develop comprehensive system specifications for battery-powered and hybrid applications based on customer requirements.
* Component Identification: Identify and specify electrical components for battery electric and hybrid powertrain systems, ensuring alignment with project goals and customer needs.
* Simulation Development: Create and validate simulation models of software and electric powertrain components to support component selection and system optimization.
* Powertrain Configuration Simulations: Conduct simulations on various powertrain configurations, including full electric, series hybrid, and parallel hybrid systems, to evaluate performance and efficiency.
* Prototype Sourcing Support: Assist in sourcing decisions for prototypes of powertrain systems in hybrid and battery electric vehicles, ensuring quality and performance standards are met.
* Vendor Communication: Liaise with electrical component vendors and customer engineering teams to ensure product suitability and facilitate successful implementation.
* Testing and Analysis: Perform testing and engineering analysis of e-Product systems, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations, and use findings to enhance simulation models.
* Sales Training: Provide training to sales personnel on product usage, specifications, and benefits to enhance customer engagement and understanding.
* Electrical System Development: Develop and troubleshoot electrical systems for engines, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEVs), ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
* Technical Presentations: Prepare and deliver technical presentations to prospective and existing YANMAR e-Powertrain OEMs, showcasing product capabilities and innovations.
* Documentation Maintenance: Maintain thorough documentation to support and track ongoing projects, ensuring all engineering processes are well-documented and accessible.
Competencies:
* Planning and Organization
* Attention to Detail
* Collaboration
* Initiative
* Managing Projects or Programs
* Technical Knowledge and Skills
Supervisory Responsibility:
* None
Critical Interfaces
* Engineering staff and associated functions
* Sales and cross-function business development teams
* OEM's and end user of product
* YANMAR America senior leadership, including YANMAR Japan engineering
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, up to 24% annually
* Familiarity with manufacturing techniques
* Detailed knowledge of vehicle control systems
* Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for control development, system modeling, and simulations
* Experience in developing control algorithms
* Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively present materials to customers in-person or in online meetings
* Familiarity with electrical design standards and regulatory requirements for low and high voltage systems
* Experience with complete battery electric and/or hybrid systems, including motor selection, battery, and controls
* Strong Microsoft Office skills (PPT, Word, Excel)
* Ability to work 8+ hours per day in a plant/office setting, including the ability to navigate all areas of the building and facility as needed
* May occasionally lift and move up to 20 pounds in an office, customer, or similar setting
* Be aware of your surroundings
Job Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, or control systems engineering
* Minimum of 2+ years of engineering experience in the Electric or Hybrid Vehicle related field
* Experience with complete battery electric and/or hybrid systems, including motor selection, battery, and controls
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, with the ability to create PowerPoint summaries
* This position is full-time and based in Adairsville, GA.
At YANMAR, we offer a dynamic and innovative work environment where you can contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology. Join our team and be part of our team that is shaping the future of e-Products. Apply now and let's make a difference together!
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description also does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of job change.