Powertrain Systems Engineer

KPIT is reimagining the future of mobility, forging ahead with group companies and partners to shape a world that is cleaner, smarter, and safer.

With over 25 years of specialized expertise in Mobility, KPIT is accelerating the transformation towards Software and AI-Defined Vehicles through its advanced solutions, platforms, and products—propelled by mobility-infused AI frameworks, software craftsmanship, and systems integration mastery.

Vision in Motion

Fueled by 2000+ vehicle production programs and powering 20+ million vehicles on the road with KPIT software, our experience is unmatched. At the same time, we push boundaries, developing solutions that enable Mobility OEMs to innovate at speed and scale.

Responsibilities:

System Architecture & Design

• Understand, Define and develop system-level architecture for Powertrain -ICE/EV/HEV components
• Creating and maintaining system specifications and interface requirements.
• Architecture/design reviews to resolve issues and ensure adherence to established guidelines and standards.
• Contribute to system architecture/boundary diagrams for powertrain components

Requirements Management

• Responsible for functional requirements, diagnostics and End of line requirements writing for thermal (ICE/HEV/EV etc)
• Capture, analyze, and manage customer and regulatory requirements and creating functional requirements
• Translate requirements into technical specifications and ensure traceability.
• Responsible for the delivery of Functional Requirement including all necessary e-powertrain content
• Responsible for the delivery of Functional Requirement including all necessary powertrain thermal content
• Work closely with hardware, software, and vehicle integration teams.
• Leading the creation of detailed documentation for all functions and interfaces within an end-to-end vehicle architecture.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with automotive standards, Homologation, Diagnostics).

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with hardware, software, and vehicle integration teams.
• Leading the creation of detailed documentation for all functions and interfaces within an end-to-end vehicle architecture.

Requirements:

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electronics engineering, Electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive systems engineering or powertrain development (ICE/EV/HEV).
• Knowledge of functional safety and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN).
• Familiar with Doors tool (DNG, Doors)
• Knowledge about regulations, Homologation,
• Knowledge about test log readings and analysis
• Issue resolution capabilities
• Experience in automotive systems engineering and powertrain development (ICE/EV/HEV).
• Knowledge of functional safety and vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN).
• Experience of system level DFMEA
• Issue resolution capabilities and dealing with testing / validation team
• Knowledge about INCOSE guideline for requirements writing
• Should have knowledge about ECUs working and its interface design / signal definition
• Experience of combustion systems and components
• Knowledge about emission regulations

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.