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​​​​​​​Powertrain Systems Engineer

TekShapersLake Angelus, MI🇺🇸United StatesPosted 17 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Powertrain Systems Engineer role at TekShapers offers a fantastic opportunity to shape the future of automotive technology with significant career growth and skill development. You'll thrive here if you have a passion for complex systems engineering and enjoy working collaboratively in a hybrid environment. Apply today to join a reputable company and make a real impact!

Quick Overview

Work Type
Hybrid
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Powertrain Systems Engineer 

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan

Duration: Full Time

 

Responsibilities:

• Performing powertrain function analysis and function decomposition

• Requirement elicitation activities to gather Regulatory requirements, environmental and electrical parameters & associated corporate specifications etc.

• Propulsion system high level functional requirement artifact creation in IBM DOORS/IBM DOORS Next Gen (DNG) including attribute classifications.

• Propulsion System Operating Modes Identification, Analysis and Documentation in DNG.

• Propulsion System energy conversion, storage and delivery understanding and requirement development considering standards and OBD compliance.

• Propulsion system EOL Service requirements (IO,Routine,DID) defines for propulsion components

• Powertrain Energy Management System analysis to for nominal, de-rated and non-functional performance.

• Perform System Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (SFMEA) for Propulsion system functions and identify the safety requirement

• Participate in Agile Methodology to plan RASI deliverable timing and identify potential risks.

• Develop simulation/virtual models for specific propulsion features/functions using MATLAB, SysML Rhapsody.

Requirements:

 

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Electronics Engineering other related Engineering degree.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in conventional and hybrid powertrain development.

• Good understanding on overall vehicle dynamics and vehicle system functioning.

• Good understanding automotive electrical sensors and actuators.

• Good understanding of functions like gearbox management, energy management of high-voltage batteries, vehicle’s modes related to its performance, ECU power cycles and displaying powertrain-related information to the user          

    on the HMI.

• Good understanding of Functional Safety.

• Expertise with automotive communication protocols such as CAN and LIN along with OBD standards.

• Experience in Function analysis and function decomposition.

• Expertise with Microsoft Office products Outlook, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint

• Proficient in requirement management tools such as IBM Rational DOORs, IBM DOORS Next Gen etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Vector Tools for data collection.

• Vehicle Validation or Powertrain Calibration experience.

• Familiarity with Agile project management

• Experience with overall vehicle development cycle and Change management process.

• Good communication skills, able to lead meetings with cross functional team.

 

“Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.”

 

Skills

MATLAB
Agile
Microsoft Office

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