Sensors Cad & Lead Engineer

Lead Engineer-Sensors Modules & Mounting

Scope of Role

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

Area of Responsibility

• The Lead Engineer - Sensors, Modules & Mountings is responsible for end‑to‑end 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 component‑level 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 cross‑functional 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

oOEM‑specific 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.