KPIT Technologies

Powertrain System Engineer (Diesel/Combustion)

KPIT Technologies$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in automotive engineering with a focus on e-Powertrain systems.
  • Deep understanding of hybrid and battery electric vehicle architectures and components.
  • Expertise in AC/DC charging standards and their regional specifications.
  • Knowledge of vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication features and functions.
  • Familiarity with automotive electronics including controllers, sensors, and communication protocols.
  • Experience with vehicle development lifecycle and requirement development processes.
  • Acquainted with functional safety concepts, especially ISO 26262.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and decompose e-Powertrain functions for energy storage systems.
  • Elicit requirements related to regulations, environmental parameters, and specifications.
  • Create high-level functional requirement artifacts for propulsion systems in IBM DOORS Next Gen.
  • Identify and document propulsion system operating modes in DNG.
  • Conduct thermal system analyses to evaluate performance across temperature ranges.
  • Participate in Agile methodology to define project roles, deliverables, and risk assessments.
  • Develop diagnostics requirements for energy storage subsystems.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Geo Blue PPO and HSA health plans.
  • MetLife dental and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401k with employer matching contributions.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary benefits including critical illness and accident insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support.
  • Paid holidays and employee discounts.
  • Gym benefits to promote wellness.
Full Job Description
Job/Position Summary

Responsibilities:

  • Performing e-Powertrain function analysis and function decomposition for energy storage system
  • 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 Next Gen (DNG) including attribute classifications.
  • Propulsion system Operating Modes Identification, Analysis and Documentation in DNG
  • Powertrain Thermal System analysis to identify visually the normal, de-rated and non-functional performance for each component and determine possible Propulsion System functions for a given temperature range
  • Participate in the Agile Methodology for defining RASI, deliverable, timing and to identify potential risks.
  • Diagnostics requirements understanding and development of End Of line, In-pant requirements for different energy storage subsystems.


Requirements:

  • Good understanding about basic automotive systems such as Engine, Transmission (Manual & Automatic), 4WD systems, Fuel systems, exhaust systems, Electrified power train etc.
  • Good understanding about Hybrid vehicle, Battery Electric vehicles Architecture and components involved like inverters, DC-DC converter, Onboard Charging System, motor controls, etc.
  • Detailed understanding of AC Charging (Architecture , types , energy flow, conversion) in ePT .
  • Detailed understanding of DC Charging (Architecture , types , energy flow, conversion) for different regions and based on different protocols for PHEV and BEV .
  • Good understanding about V2X features (V2L,V2H, V2G, V2V etc.) functionalities, working principle , applicability to standards.
  • Good understanding of Battery management system (Architecture, functionalities, Estimations etc.)
  • Good understanding about Charging and discharging standards (ISO , DIN , SAE etc.).
  • Familiar with advance automotive technologies or functionalities such as Cruise control, ACC, ADAS, Stop & Start, ABS/ESP, Drive Modes, Thermal Management etc.
  • Understanding of the HMI flows to achieve functionalities and interaction with User.
  • Understanding of the Plug and charge feature (User interaction, certificate management, types of certificates and procedure)
  • Good understanding of automotive electronics (Controllers, Sensors, actuators, Communication protocols like CAN, LIN, Flex ray etc.).
  • Understanding basic sensor and actuator diagnostics.
  • Understanding of the Vehicle schematic diagram and harness development process.
  • Knowledge of Vehicle development Lifecycle, Change Management system, End of Line, Delivery plans.
  • Familiar with Powertrain control software development/validation/ calibration.
  • Knowledge of Requirement Development process
  • Familiarity with Failure analysis techniques, FTA, HARA, DFMEA.
  • Familiarity of functional safety concepts and ISO 26262.


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
• Automotive Systems (Engine
• Transmission
• 4WD
• Fuel & Exhaust Systems)
• Electrified Powertrain (ePT)
• Hybrid Vehicle Architecture
• Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) Architecture
• AC Charging Systems

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• functional safety
• ISO26262

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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