KPIT Technologies

Electrical Engineer

KPIT Technologies$92K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years experience in Electrical Engineering focused on commercial vehicle drive systems and lithium-ion battery systems.
  • Proven hands-on troubleshooting experience in automotive or commercial vehicle systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of wiring harness design and diagnostics for high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) systems.
  • Experience using CAN tools for network debugging and data logging.
  • Understanding of electrical architectures and integration within vehicles.
  • Familiar with control hardware like sensors, actuators, and power electronics, including diagnostics.

Responsibilities

  • Perform troubleshooting and issue resolution for current product vehicle support.
  • Debug CAN communication including SAE J1939 analysis and network fault isolation.
  • Address wiring harness issues including routing and connector integrity.
  • Investigate failure modes in HV and LV junction boxes and improve electrical distribution faults.
  • Work on power electronics including inverters and DCDCs to resolve interface challenges.
  • Conduct EMI/EMC investigations and implement mitigation strategies in vehicle environments.
  • Enhance the performance and robustness of electrical distribution systems.
  • Support Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) by focusing on real-world failure modes.

Benefits

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife Dental and Vision plan.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401k plan with employer match.
  • Company-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness and accident insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid holidays and employee discounts.
  • Gym benefit.
Full Job Description
Job/Position Summary

Responsibilities:

  • Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution for current product vehicle support
  • CAN communication debugging, including SAE J1939 analysis, signal tracing, and network fault isolation
  • Wiring harness issues (HV & LV): routing, chafing, shielding, connector integrity, and circuit continuity
  • HV and LV junction boxes: failure modes, sealing, busbar integrity, and electrical distribution faults
  • Power electronics: inverters, DCDCs, and associated interface/debug challenges
  • EMI/EMC investigation and mitigation in vehicle environments
  • Electrical distribution system performance and robustness improvements
  • DFMEA support with a focus on real-world failure modes and corrective actions
  • Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution for current product vehicle support
  • Structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, or equivalent).


Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineer having experience in Commercial vehicle drive system and Lithium-ion battery systems and associated high-voltage architectures.
  • Strong track record of hands-on electrical troubleshooting in automotive or commercial vehicle systems
  • Deep understanding of wiring harness design, failure modes, and field diagnostics (HV and LV)
  • Experience with CAN tools, data logging, and network-level debugging
  • Familiarity with electrical architectures, power distribution, and system integration challenges
  • Working knowledge of control hardware, including:
  • Sensors and actuators
  • Control modules and power electronics
  • Diagnostics, fault codes, and signal validation
  • Proficiency in structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, or equivalent)
  • Ability to interpret and analyze data to validate hypotheses and confirm fixes
  • Comfortable operating in fast-paced environments with ambiguous or incomplete information


Good to have:

  • Creo, Schematic,
  • CAN tools, data logging, and network-level debugging
  • Structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, DMAIC, or equivalent)


Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife - Dental and Vision plan.
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
  • 401k with employer match.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Gym benefit.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• WIRING HARNESS
• Sensors and actuators
• High-Voltage Engineering
• Schematic
• J1939
• battery
• field issue resolution

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• Creo
• Windchill
• Power Generation

About KPIT Technologies

KPIT Technologies Limited is an Indian multinational corporation headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company provides software solutions to the automotive, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and life sciences industries. KPIT has more than 60 patents and has won several awards for its innovative solutions. The company has a global presence with offices in 15 countries and has partnerships with several leading technology companies. KPIT is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Learn more about KPIT Technologies
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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