Director, Electric Powertrain
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Job Location:
Riverside, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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
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Define and execute the long-term strategy for electric powertrain development and internal manufacturing capabilities
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Lead cross-functional teams across engineering manufacturing quality supply chain and operations
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Own technology roadmaps for motors inverters controllers and control software
Supplier & Partnership Management
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Identify evaluate and manage suppliers for motors inverters power electronics and subsystems
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Lead technical negotiations quality standards and technology transfer initiatives
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Oversee transition of supplier-supported designs into internal production
Engineering & Technical Development
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Direct design development validation and production readiness of electric motors inverters and control systems
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Lead teams focused on:
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Electric motor design and optimization
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Inverter and control hardware development
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Embedded software and motor control algorithms
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Powertrain integration into vehicle platforms
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Establish best-practice engineering processes including safety analysis testing protocols and product release standards
In-House Manufacturing Establishment
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Develop and execute internal production strategies for motors and control hardware
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Define manufacturing processes equipment needs quality controls and staffing requirements
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Support pilot production and full-scale manufacturing ramp-up
Testing Validation & Compliance
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Oversee system-level testing including durability environmental EMC/EMI and performance validation
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Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations
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Drive continuous improvement for reliability efficiency and cost optimization
Leadership & Team Development
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Build and mentor high-performing engineering teams
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Promote innovation technical excellence and operational discipline
Qualifications
Required
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Bachelors degree in Electrical Mechanical Mechatronics Engineering or related field
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10 years of experience in electric powertrain or propulsion systems
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Proven leadership in engineering and cross-functional program management
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Hands-on experience in electric motor and inverter development
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Strong knowledge of motor control algorithms embedded software and power electronics
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Experience managing suppliers and technical partnerships
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Demonstrated success in scaling manufacturing programs
Preferred
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Masters or PhD in Engineering or related discipline
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Experience in commercial or heavy-duty vehicle electrification
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Knowledge of functional safety and automotive development standards
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Experience with supplier technology transfer
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Familiarity with high-voltage systems and propulsion architectures
Key Skills
- Fundraising
- Management Experience
- Coaching
- Analysis Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Public Speaking
- negotiation
- Supervising Experience
