Electric Drive System Design Engineer

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Auburn Hills, MI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive
The Role
Designs and develops electric drive systems and components for MHEV, PHEV, and BEV applications. Responsibilities include electrical, mechanical, and thermal design; CFD modeling; design optimization; manufacturing and assembly development; trade studies; requirements definition; simulation and dyno test coordination; benchmarking; technical roadmap development; and support for cross-functional EDS teams. The role requires expertise in eMotor, inverter, gearbox, thermal management, system efficiency, NVH, DFMEA, and automotive product development.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Electric Drive System (EDS) Design Engineer is responsible for the EDS’ overall Design and its components (e.g., Gearbox, Electric Machines, Power Inverter Module, etc.), Manufacturing, and Assembly for automotive electrification applications. This role includes the development of the Electrical, Mechanical, with extensive Thermal Management designs and specification of different EDSs for all types of Electrified Propulsions (LV/HV for MHEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs). This includes development of different CFD models (1D, 2D, 3D, etc.) and further development of EDS design process/methodologies. The engineer would run trade of studies, evaluate design proposals and recommend best technical EDS design. Also, this role will provide technical assistance to other EDS Core functional teams related to all Design Aspects. The Engineer will coordinate Simulation and dyno test activities. He/she will stay abreast of new EDS technology including Benchmarking and Lead the EDS Design activities and its subcomponents development. The Engineer will participate in EDS technical roadmap and develop different EDS design concepts to meet vehicle requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university
  • 8+ years of industrial experience in design of BIC EDS [eMotor, PIM and Gearbox] for different electrified propulsion architecture and applications (BEVs), considering system efficiency, performance, NVH, cost and other system constraints
  • 5+ years of Thermal Design and design for EDS
  • Experience in Designing, Manufacturing and Assembly of different Thermal design topologies for EDS (e.g., Water-Jacket, Oil, Hybrid, Air, etc.)
  • Experience with EDS Principles, Modeling, and Analysis using system optimization tools (Simcenter AMESIM)
  • Extensive experience in EDS Simulations and Optimization tool.
  • Extensive experience in EDS Thermal Simulations and Optimization tool (MATLAB, Simulink, MotorCAD, ANSYS, Fluent, Other CFD SW)
  • Experience in EDS Design for Manufacturing and EDS for Assembly (DFMEA, PFEMA, DRBTR, DRBFM, etc.)
  • Materials knowledge in EDS subcomponents
  • Knowledge of different EDS technologies (Offset, Coaxial, w/ e-locker, w/ disconnect, w/oil Pump, .. etc.)
  • As appropriate, owns the test-to-learn process, data collection, and analysis of EDS’ Performance, Losses, and Efficiency results.
  • Experience in defining requirements for EDM or its subcomponents -eMotor, PIM or gearbox. 
  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to work both independently and with others

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or Equivalent Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university
  • Familiarity with automotive product development processes and project management
  • Excellent problem solving techniques and analytical ability
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Design for Six Sigma (DFSS)
  • Knowledgeable in use of Team Center with experience in NX in a production release environment.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university
  • 8+ years of industrial experience designing integrated electric drive systems, including eMotors, power inverter modules, and gearboxes, for electrified propulsion applications
  • 5+ years of thermal design experience for electric drive systems
  • Experience designing, manufacturing, and assembling electric drive thermal systems, including water-jacket, oil, hybrid, and air topologies
  • Experience with electric drive principles, modeling, and analysis using Simcenter Amesim or similar system optimization tools
  • Extensive experience with electric drive simulation and optimization tools
  • Extensive experience with thermal simulation and optimization tools, including MATLAB, Simulink, Motor-CAD, ANSYS, Fluent, or other CFD software
  • Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly, including DFMEA, PFMEA, DRBTR, and DRBFM
  • Knowledge of materials used in electric drive system subcomponents
  • Knowledge of electric drive technologies, including offset, coaxial, e-locker, disconnect, and oil-pump configurations
  • Experience owning test-to-learn processes, data collection, and analysis of electric drive performance, losses, and efficiency
  • Experience defining requirements for electric drive systems or eMotor, power inverter, and gearbox subcomponents
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent engineering degree
  • Familiarity with automotive product development processes and project management
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
  • Leadership skills
  • Design for Six Sigma experience
  • Experience using Teamcenter and Siemens NX in a production release environment

Stellantis Compensation & Benefits Highlights

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  • Healthcare Strength — Benefits are described as broad with strong medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life insurance, disability, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs. Coverage breadth appears especially robust for full-time roles in North America.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement savings are highlighted through 401(k) matching and company contributions in eligible roles, alongside attractive pension and retirement terms for many union-represented manufacturing employees. These elements are positioned as a core strength of the overall package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Employee share ownership is emphasized, with the share-purchase program expanded to nearly the entire workforce and broad participation reported. This accessibility creates an additional wealth-building channel beyond base pay.

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