Powertrain Engineer – eDrive
Expleo Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Guildford • United Kingdom
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About the role
- Support the design and development of electric drive components and subsystems, including motors, inverters, and associated control systems
- Contribute to the integration of electric propulsion systems within vehicle powertrain architectures
- Analyse issues relating to electric drive systems and implement corrective engineering solutions
- Apply structured problem-solving techniques including RCA, 8D, and Fishbone analysis
- Ensure seamless integration of electric propulsion components with the wider vehicle architecture
- Support vehicle attribute development relating to performance, efficiency, and durability
- Maintain technical documentation including DFMEA, DVP, and technical specifications
- Manage BoM structures and support component release through SAP systems
- Deliver engineering outputs aligned with the Engineering Timing Release Schedule (ETRS)
- Work closely with suppliers and development partners on electric drive technology solutions
- Support internal and external programme reviews with technical data and progress updates
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
- A 2:1 degree classification or higher is desirable
- Strong understanding of electric propulsion systems and electrified powertrain technologies
- Knowledge of automotive power electronics, electric motors, and battery system interactions
- Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and Root Cause Analysis
- Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP, and technical specification documentation
- Understanding of quality concern management processes and engineering investigation procedures
- Experience using CATIA V5 (2D and 3D) for engineering investigation and design activities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Knowledge of vehicle electrification architectures and high-voltage systems
- Experience working with electric propulsion or electrified powertrain systems in an automotive environment
- Involvement in vehicle electrification or hybrid powertrain development programmes
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams
- Experience with electric drive simulation or modelling tools
Benefits
- Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
- We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
- Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
- Competitive company benefits
- Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
- As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicating and promoting vacancies
- Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
- Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
- Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electric drive componentselectric propulsion systemsautomotive power electronicselectric motorsbattery system interactionsstructured problem-solving methodologiesDFMEADVPCATIA V5electric drive simulation tools
Soft Skills
strong communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingtechnical documentationengineering investigationcross-functional teamworksupplier collaborationmultidisciplinary teamwork