Powertrain Design Engineer – Motor

Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support Powertrain Design Electrification department's objectives to (1) to provide an attractive and competitively designed, locally produced motors for hybrid and electric transaxles for our internal and end-user customers. Both of these roles may require adjustment to the design of product by working with local part and raw material suppliers based on their unique capabilities, processes, and engineering innovations.

JOB ID: TYARD1520718

Job Title: Powertrain Design Engineer – Motor
Duration: 6 M+
Location: Ann Arbor, MI – 48105
 
Company Background:  Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Powertrain Design Engineer – Motor to be part of its team in its North American operations.


Job Description:

• Client's Powertrain Design Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated engineer to forward our development and localization of Hybrid and Electric drive units.
• The primary responsibility of this role is to support motor development in North America. To seek out North American ideas and opportunities to help client improve our products quality, performance, safety and cost.
• Reporting to the Manager, the person in this role will support Powertrain Design Electrification department's objectives to (1) to provide an attractive and competitively designed, locally produced motors for hybrid and electric transaxles for our internal and end-user customers. (2) to integrate our electric drive units to our North American developed vehicles for local production. Both of these roles may require adjustment to the design of product by working with local part and raw material suppliers based on their unique capabilities, processes, and engineering innovations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with suppliers, affiliates, and Client's Motor Corporation (Japan).
• Create and modify design of hybrid electric motor components and sub-assemblies to meet all engineering requirements.
• Ability to problem solve, issue design specifications (3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, assembly instructions), and interact with others in a fast-paced multicultural work environment.
• Integration of electrified drive units into on-vehicle and off-vehicle designs prioritizing safety, customer appeal, competitiveness, and on-time development.
• Coordinate all related development activities up through validation and launch, including problem solving of technical issues.
• Partner with design engineers in Japan and Local Suppliers for the design and development of motor components and assembly design.
• Participate in design, evaluation, manufacturing, and benchmarking activities at the events locally and internationally (as necessary).
• Report weekly to management and in related Obeya meetings.

 
Requirements:

• This project is currently for 6 months with the possibility of extension
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline
• Experience using CAD/CAE, including the ability to read, interpret and modify drawings
• A working knowledge of DRBFM and DFMEA.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.

 
Added bonus if you have:

• Electrified transaxle/motor design, including automotive OEM/supplier component to vehicle integration experience (including Co-op/Internship)
• Design knowledge for magnets, coils, e-steels or similar materials
• Experience working in partnership with Quality, Manufacturing and/or purchasing to identify and resolve issues