KPIT Technologies

Propulsion Systems Engineer

KPIT Technologies$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Electronics Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in conventional and hybrid powertrain development.
  • Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and system functions.
  • Familiarity with automotive electrical sensors and actuators.
  • Knowledge of gearbox management, energy management of high-voltage batteries, and ECU power cycles.
  • Expertise in Functional Safety and automotive communication protocols like CAN and LIN.
  • Proficient in requirement management tools such as IBM Rational DOORS.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze powertrain functions and perform function decomposition.
  • Conduct requirement elicitation for regulatory, environmental, and electrical specifications.
  • Create propulsion system high-level functional requirement artifacts in IBM DOORS/DNG.
  • Identify, analyze, and document propulsion system operating modes in DNG.
  • Develop requirements for propulsion system energy conversion and storage per standards compliance.
  • Define end-of-life service requirements for propulsion components.
  • Analyze Powertrain Energy Management System for various performance scenarios.
  • Conduct System Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (SFMEA) to identify safety requirements.
  • Plan deliverable timing and identify potential risks using Agile methodology.
  • Develop virtual models for propulsion features/functions using MATLAB and SysML Rhapsody.

Benefits

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
  • MetLife Dental and Vision plan.
  • Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
  • 401k with employer match.
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid Holidays and paid time off.
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Gym benefit.
Full Job Description
Job/Position Summary

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.


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
• Electrified Powertrain (EV/HEV/PHEV) Architecture
• Battery Management System (BMS) & AC/DC Charging
• CAN/LIN/OBD
• DOORS
• ISO26262
• DFMEA

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• Vector Tools (Data Collection)
• Vehicle Validation
• Powertrain Calibration
• Agile Project Management
• Vehicle Development Cycle

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.
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