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 – 6 to 10 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:
- Powertrain sensors (temperature, pressure, speed, position, current, voltage, etc.)
- ECU / electronic modules (hardware & integration level understanding)
- Sensor and module mounting concepts (brackets, isolation, thermal & vibration robustness)
- Strong understanding of:
- Powertrain integration and vehicle interfaces
- Electrical, mechanical, and environmental requirements
- Thermal, vibration, and durability considerations
- Knowledge of relevant standards (working or awareness level):
- ISO 26262 (Functional Safety – awareness/working level)
- EMC / environmental standards
- OEM‑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.
