Description

Job Summary
The Director of Electric Powertrain will lead the development, industrialization, and in-house manufacturing of next-generation electric propulsion systems for commercial vehicles. This role is responsible for building electric motor, inverter, motor controller, and power electronics capabilities while working closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver scalable, high-performance powertrain solutions.

The ideal candidate is a strategic technical leader with deep expertise in electric drivetrain systems, including motors, control hardware, embedded software, and system integration within commercial vehicle platforms.

 
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Ownership
Define and execute the long-term strategy for electric powertrain development and internal manufacturing capabilities
Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations
Own technology roadmaps for motors, inverters, controllers, and control software
Supplier & Partnership Management
Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers for motors, inverters, power electronics, and subsystems
Lead technical negotiations, quality standards, and technology transfer initiatives
Oversee transition of supplier-supported designs into internal production
Engineering & Technical Development
Direct design, development, validation, and production readiness of electric motors, inverters, and control systems
Lead teams focused on:

Electric motor design and optimization
Inverter and control hardware development
Embedded software and motor control algorithms
Powertrain integration into vehicle platforms
Establish best-practice engineering processes, including safety analysis, testing protocols, and product release standards
In-House Manufacturing Establishment
Develop and execute internal production strategies for motors and control hardware
Define manufacturing processes, equipment needs, quality controls, and staffing requirements
Support pilot production and full-scale manufacturing ramp-up
Testing, Validation & Compliance
Oversee system-level testing including durability, environmental, EMC/EMI, and performance validation
Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
Drive continuous improvement for reliability, efficiency, and cost optimization
Leadership & Team Development
Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams
Promote innovation, technical excellence, and operational discipline
 

Requirements

Qualifications
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in electric powertrain or propulsion systems
Proven leadership in engineering and cross-functional program management
Hands-on experience in electric motor and inverter development
Strong knowledge of motor control algorithms, embedded software, and power electronics
Experience managing suppliers and technical partnerships
Demonstrated success in scaling manufacturing programs
Preferred
Master’s or PhD in Engineering or related discipline
Experience in commercial or heavy-duty vehicle electrification
Knowledge of functional safety and automotive development standards
Experience with supplier technology transfer
Familiarity with high-voltage systems and propulsion architectures