K19 - Powertrain Thermal System Engineer

Powertrain Thermal System Engineer

Location:

Auburn Hills, MI.

• ICE/EV/HEV
• CAN
• LIN
• DFMEA
• ECU
• DOORS

• System Architecture & Design:
  Understand, define, and develop system‑level architecture for powertrain ICE/EV/HEV components.
• Maintain system specifications and interface requirements.
• Conduct architecture/design reviews to resolve issues and ensure adherence to guidelines and standards.
• Contribute to system architecture/boundary diagrams for powertrain components.
• Manage functional requirements, diagnostics, and end‑of‑line requirements for thermal systems (ICE/HEV/EV).
• Capture, analyze, and manage customer and regulatory requirements, creating functional requirements.
• Translate requirements into technical specifications and ensure traceability.
• Deliver functional requirements including all necessary e‑powertrain and powertrain thermal content.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and vehicle integration teams.
• Lead creation of detailed documentation for all functions and interfaces within an end‑to‑end vehicle architecture.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, homologation, and diagnostics.

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electronics engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, automotive engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or powertrain development (ICE/EV/HEV).
• Knowledge of functional safety and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN).
• Proficiency with Doors tool (DNG, Doors).
• Knowledge of regulations and homologation.
• Experience with test log readings and analysis.
• Issue resolution capabilities and experience working with testing/validation teams.
• Experience in system level DFMEA.
• Knowledge of INCOSE guidelines for requirements writing.
• Knowledge of ECUs, interface design, and signal definition.