Powertrain System Engineer - Desten Group : Job Details

DESTEN was founded in 2015 to change the global energy landscape; supporting green renewable energy integration in the fields of energy storage, electric vehicles and charging technologies.

DESTEN's holding company, DESTEN International Inc., a US-based corporation, is establishing a new US Headquarters, with operational shifts to Dubai in the UAE and the US. DESTEN comprises an energetic, international team focused on business development, technology integration, and corporate management.

DESTEN's custom-tailored battery chemistries address critical market challenges. Our proprietary formulations outperform in power density, charge rate, lifecycle, thermal stability, and adaptability across various operating temperatures. DESTEN batteries are tested and certified by independent institutions, positioning us to lead in energy storage and transfer solutions.

• Keep the CIO informed of all project deliverables promptly.
• Lead requirements definition and tracking for Electric Powertrain Components.
• Conduct component and system testing, including instrumentation, fixtures, procedures, and reporting for Powertrain.
• Support component and system simulations, primarily using Simulink.
• Develop 2D, 3D, and analytical models.
• Assist in fabricating prototype test setups and hardware-in-the-loop testers for subsystem integration.
• Contribute to electromagnetics, mechanical, and thermal design aspects of E-Axle components such as e-motors, gearboxes, differentials, axles, and thermal systems.
• Perform validation testing at vehicle, system, and component levels in laboratory settings.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with disciplines involved in Powertrain engineering.
• Analyze test data using statistical and analytical techniques; research alternatives and implement solutions; correlate analysis with design and testing; prepare technical summaries.
• Develop and specify test procedures and equipment for performance and system development testing of DESTEN engines and transmissions.
• Additional activities include supervision of prototype builds, worst-case analysis, FMEA, design and validation testing, and expertise in BMS microprocessor software and hardware, including embedded test software, life testing, and reliability calculations.

• M.S. in EE/ME, Automotive Engineering, specializing in electric powertrain systems, with 3+ years industry experience, or
• Ph.D. in EE, ME, MET, or Automotive Engineering, specializing in electric powertrain systems.
• Strong understanding of electrified powertrain concepts, emerging trends, and system interactions.
• Fundamental knowledge of electric powertrain testing and validation.
• Experience with testing or developing electric axles and drivetrains.
• Experience in designing, constructing, implementing, and validating electric powertrain test equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and independently.
• Proficiency in automotive CAN communication, including creating .DBC or CAN database files.
• Experience working safely with high voltage systems.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and interpersonal skills, both in presentation and technical writing.
• Willingness to travel to project sites in Mainland China, Europe, USA, and the Middle East.