Powertrain Design Engineer - Motor
About The Position
The Powertrain Design Department seeks a passionate, highly motivated engineer to support the development and localization of hybrid and electric drive units in North America. The role focuses on motor development and identifying North American ideas and opportunities to improve product quality, performance, safety, and cost. The engineer will support the Powertrain Design Electrification department in providing competitively designed, locally produced motors for hybrid and electric transaxles, and integrating electric drive units into North American-developed vehicles for local production. This may involve adjusting product designs in collaboration with local parts and raw-material suppliers, taking into account their capabilities, processes, and engineering innovations. The position reports to the Manager and is a seven-month temporary onsite assignment in Ann Arbor, Michigan; the posting also describes the project as currently six months with a possibility of extension.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience using CAD/CAE and the ability to read, interpret, and modify drawings.
- Working knowledge of DRBFM and DFMEA.
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with electrified transaxle or motor design, including automotive OEM or supplier component-to-vehicle integration; co-op or internship experience is included.
- Design knowledge of magnets, coils, e-steels, or similar materials.
- Experience partnering with Quality, Manufacturing, and/or Purchasing to identify and resolve issues.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with suppliers, affiliates, and Client Motor Corporation in Japan.
- Create and modify designs for hybrid electric motor components and subassemblies to meet engineering requirements.
- Solve problems and issue design specifications, including 3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, and assembly instructions.
- Integrate electrified drive units into on-vehicle and off-vehicle designs, prioritizing safety, customer appeal, competitiveness, and on-time development.
- Coordinate development activities through validation and launch, including resolving technical issues.
- Partner with design engineers in Japan and local suppliers on motor-component and assembly design and development.
- Participate in design, evaluation, manufacturing, and benchmarking activities locally and internationally as necessary.
- Report weekly to management and participate in related Obeya meetings.
