CW Powertrain Design Engineer – Motor
The CW Powertrain Design Engineer – Motor at Confidential Client is responsible for advancing the development and localization of hybrid and electric drive units in North America. This role involves designing and modifying motor components, collaborating with suppliers and international teams, integrating electric drive units into vehicles, and ensuring product quality, safety, and competitiveness through all stages from design to launch.
About Careertakes
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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Powertrain Design — Electrification (motor) engineering role supporting motor development for hybrid and electric drive units in North America. You will work with local suppliers and overseas design partners to adapt designs for manufacturability, safety, performance, cost, and local production.
- Support motor and electrified transaxle design, development, validation and launch for North American programs
- Create and modify component and assembly designs (3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, assembly instructions)
- Integrate electric drive units into vehicle and off‑vehicle systems while prioritizing safety, customer appeal and on‑time delivery
- Coordinate development activities through validation and launch, including troubleshooting and technical problem solving
- Communicate and collaborate with local suppliers, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and overseas design teams
- Participate in design reviews, evaluation, benchmarking, and relevant local/international events
- Report weekly to management and contribute in Obeya and related program meetings
What We’re Looking For
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or related discipline)
- Experience using CAD/CAE tools; ability to read, interpret, and modify engineering drawings
- Working knowledge of DRBFM and DFMEA methodologies
- Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for supplier and cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to produce design specifications and technical documentation; strong problem‑solving skills
Preferred / Nice-to-have
- Experience with electrified transaxle and motor design, including OEM/supplier component-to-vehicle integration (Co-op/internship experience acceptable)
- Design knowledge related to magnets, coils, electrical steels (e‑steels) or similar materials
- Experience partnering with Quality, Manufacturing and Purchasing to identify and resolve production or quality issues
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Dixboro, MI (on-site / local collaboration with suppliers and manufacturing partners)
- Employment type: Full-time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Careertakes and our client will consider reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees as required by law.
Compensation
- Estimated salary: $105,093 per year (estimated). Exact compensation will be determined by the Confidential Client based on candidate experience and applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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