Senior Powertrain Engineer

Senior Powertrain Engineer

Location: United States, San Antonio, Texas

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable

Job : 168458

We are seeking a Senior Powertrain Engineer to serve as the technical authority for powertrain systems across an expanding Aerial Work Platform (AWP) portfolio. This role leads the design, integration, and optimization of both internal combustion and electrified propulsion systems, ensuring best-in-class performance, reliability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Based in San Antonio, this position plays a key role in building and scaling North American engineering capabilities as part of a newly established engineering center, working closely with global teams across product development, quality, and operations.

• Lead end-to-end design and integration of powertrain systems across boom and scissor lift platforms.
• Develop and validate powertrain architectures, including internal combustion engines, electric drive trains and hybrid systems, battery systems and energy management, drive optimization of system performance, efficiency, and thermal management.
• Ensure seamless integration with hydraulics, controls, vehicle systems, and overall machine architecture.

• Ensure compliance with global standards and regulations (ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO, EPA, EU Stage, etc.).
• Perform system-level DFMEA, thermal analysis, duty-cycle modeling, and performance simulation.
• Produce and review engineering documentation (design reviews, validation plans, technical reports).
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for powertrain-related issues.

• Partner with New Product Introduction (NPI/NPIP) teams to meet program targets for performance and efficiency.
• Support Current Product Engineering to resolve field issues across powertrain systems.
• Collaborate with electrical, hydraulic, and structural engineering, vehicle integration teams, and manufacturing engineering for production readiness and packaging constraints.

• Support prototype builds and commissioning activities.
• Define and execute validation plans, including thermal and pressure mapping, motor characterization, drive cycle and endurance testing.
• Analyze test data and drive continuous design improvements.
• Support system tuning and calibration as required.

• Act as a subject matter expert for all powertrain-related systems.
• Mentor and guide engineering team members.
• Contribute to engineering standards, modeling methods, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Influence design decisions through technical leadership and best practices.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in powertrain engineering for off-highway equipment, AWPs, or similar mobile machinery.
• Hands‑on experience with engines, electric drive trains or hybrid systems, cooling systems and energy management, power distribution and driveline components.
• Strong analytical capabilities in modeling, simulation, and system evaluation.
• Experience with global regulatory standards (ANSI, CSA, ISO, EPA, etc.).
• Proven ability to collaborate with global engineering teams.

• Experience with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in electrification or hybrid powertrain systems.

• Strong engineering judgment and technical decision-making.
• Systems‑level thinking and problem‑solving.
• Root cause analysis and data‑driven decision making.
• Effective cross‑functional communication and collaboration.
• Leadership in technical reviews and product development.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

• Combination of office, lab, and manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, and shop conditions.

• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Must be authorized to work in the United States; client is not able to offer sponsorship at this time.

Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check to be eligible for hire.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.