The Role
Design and evaluate rear-wheel-drive systems for electric vehicles, including rear axles, half-shafts, and driveline components. Lead FWD-versus-RWD feasibility studies, assess durability and packaging, and integrate systems with suspension, chassis, thermal, and battery teams. Prepare trade-off analyses and risk assessments, document engineering interfaces, support prototyping and testing, and coordinate stakeholders and small teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
In ALTEN we are looking for an RWD Concept Engineer to drive the feasibility and design of rear-wheel drive systems for electric vehicles. You will evaluate FWD vs. RWD trade-offs, design rear axles, and ensure integration with suspension, chassis, and battery systems. This role is critical for defining the vehicle’s traction architecture and requires a strong analytical mindset and cross-functional collaboration.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:- Lead feasibility studies for RWD vs. FWD configurations, including axle durability, shaft angles, and packaging constraints.
- Develop detailed designs for rear axles, half-shafts, and driveline components.
- Collaborate with chassis, thermal, and battery teams to ensure seamless integration.
- Create decision-support materials (trade-off matrices, risk assessments) for leadership reviews.
- Document assumptions, interfaces, and dependencies to guide engineering decisions.
- Support prototyping and testing of RWD concepts.
Requirements✅ Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in driveline, axle, or vehicle architecture design (automotive/EV preferred).
- Expertise in CATIA V5/3DEXPERIENCE (mandatory for 3D modeling and assembly).
- Experience with driveline simulation tools (AVL Cruise, CarSim) and durability analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex engineering trade-offs.
- Fluent English (technical writing and presentation skills).
- Management skills: Ability to lead small teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and manage project timelines.
- Experience with EV skateboard architectures or modular driveline systems.
- Knowledge of NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) considerations in driveline design.
- Familiarity with FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
Benefits
- Sueldo base
- Seguro de Gastos Médicos Mayores (incluye plan dental y visión)
- 15 días de aguinaldo
- 25% de prima vacacional
- 12 días de vacaciones (A partir del primer año)
- Seguro social
- Vales de despensa quincenales
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in driveline, axle, or vehicle architecture design, preferably automotive or electric vehicle experience
- Expertise in CATIA V5 or 3DEXPERIENCE for 3D modeling and assembly
- Experience with driveline simulation tools such as AVL Cruise or CarSim
- Experience with durability analysis
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Fluent English with technical writing and presentation skills
- Willingness to relocate to the USA
- Ability to lead small teams, coordinate stakeholders, and manage project timelines
- Experience with EV skateboard architectures or modular driveline systems
- Knowledge of NVH considerations in driveline design
- Familiarity with FMEA
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The Company
What We Do
We are a consulting firm specialized in the management of engineering projects globally for the automotive, aeronautical, IT, energy, among many sectors. Design, development and programming are the most requested services by the majority of our clients
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