Powertrain Engineer - eDrive

Expleo is a trusted partner for end-to-end, integrated engineering, quality services and management consulting for digital transformation.  We help businesses harness unrelenting technological change to successfully deliver innovations that will help them gain a competitive advantage and improve the everyday lives of people around the globe. 

As part of our continued support to a major automotive client, we are seeking a Powertrain eDrive Engineer to support the development and integration of electric drive technologies within high-performance vehicle programmes. Reporting to the Senior Powertrain Engineer, the role focuses on electric propulsion systems including electric motors, inverters, and associated powertrain components.

Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, you will contribute to the design, development, and integration of electrified propulsion systems while supporting the adoption of new technologies across future vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Electric Powertrain Development
• Support the design and development of electric drive components and subsystems, including motors, inverters, and associated control systems.
• Contribute to the integration of electric propulsion systems within vehicle powertrain architectures.
• Engineering Investigation & Problem Resolution
• Analyse issues relating to electric drive systems and implement corrective engineering solutions.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques including RCA, 8D, and Fishbone analysis.
• System Integration
• Ensure seamless integration of electric propulsion components with the wider vehicle architecture.
• Support vehicle attribute development relating to performance, efficiency, and durability.
• Documentation & Programme Delivery
• Maintain technical documentation including DFMEA, DVP, and technical specifications.
• Manage BoM structures and support component release through SAP systems.
• Deliver engineering outputs aligned with the Engineering Timing Release Schedule (ETRS).
• Collaboration & Programme Support
• Work closely with suppliers and development partners on electric drive technology solutions.
• Support internal and external programme reviews with technical data and progress updates.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• A 2:1 degree classification or higher is desirable.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Strong understanding of electric propulsion systems and electrified powertrain technologies.
• Knowledge of automotive power electronics, electric motors, and battery system interactions.
• Experience applying structured problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and Root Cause Analysis.
• Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP, and technical specification documentation.
• Understanding of quality concern management processes and engineering investigation procedures.
• Experience using CATIA V5 (2D and 3D) for engineering investigation and design activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools for documentation and reporting.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of vehicle electrification architectures and high-voltage systems.
  
  

Experience

• Experience working with electric propulsion or electrified powertrain systems in an automotive environment.
• Involvement in vehicle electrification or hybrid powertrain development programmes.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Experience with electric drive simulation or modelling tools.
• Knowledge of vehicle electrification architectures and high-voltage systems.
• Experience working within APQP or similar automotive development frameworks, including FMEA, component planning, and PPAP.
  
  

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive