Lead Engineer-Sensors Modules & Mounting

Scope of Role

ISO 26262 (Functional Safety - awareness/working level), EMC / environmental standards, OEMspecific powertrain requirements

Area of Responsibility

The Lead Engineer - Sensors, Modules & Mountings is responsible for endtoend technical leadership of sensor systems, electronic modules, and their mounting solutions within the automotive powertrain domain.
The role ensures robust system design, integration, validation, and production readiness from concept through SOP, meeting performance, quality, cost, timing, and regulatory targets.
Should have an ability to conduct benchmarking studies and propose innovative solutions.
Good understanding of PCDS and major gateways.

Knowledge / Experience - 2 to 9 Years

Essential:

Act as Lead Engineer for powertrain sensors, electronic modules, and mounting commodities
Own technical delivery from KO to SOP, ensuring design maturity across program milestones
Define and manage system, module, and componentlevel requirements
Lead architecture, packaging, and interface definition with powertrain and vehicle systems
Drive design reviews, change management, and engineering releases
Ensure compliance with OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and internal processes
Lead DVP&R planning and execution for sensors, modules, and mountings
Own and facilitate DFMEA and risk mitigation activities
Coordinate crossfunctional teams (electrical, mechanical, thermal, software, vehicle integration, manufacturing)
Manage supplier technical alignment, deliverables, and issue resolution
Support industrialization, production trials, and SOP launch activities
Act as a technical escalation point for field, manufacturing, or validation issues
Technical & Domain Expertise
Sensors and Modules:

oPowertrain sensors (temperature, pressure, speed, position, current, voltage, etc.)

oECU / electronic modules (hardware & integration level understanding)

oSensor and module mounting concepts (brackets, isolation, thermal & vibration robustness)

.Strong understanding of:

oPowertrain integration and vehicle interfaces

oElectrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements

oThermal, vibration, and durability considerations

.Knowledge of relevant standards (working or awareness level):

oISO 26262 (Functional Safety - awareness/working level)

oEMC / environmental standards

oOEMspecific powertrain requirements

.Tools - CatiaV5/V6, Vismockup, Teamcenter, MS tools

Qualification:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical / Electronics / Power Electronics / Automotive Engineering or related discipline.

Technical Lead - Engineering