Overview In this role you will lead the development and calibration of torque management for electrified powertrains, working across cross-functional teams to drive EV controls innovation. You will design control strategies and validate them through vehicle testing, delivering performance and efficiency improvements. You will engage clients with testing results and contribute to R&D; initiatives that expand services and capabilities.

This is a hands-on, impact-focused position in a dynamic, multicultural engineering environment.

Compensaciones / Incentivos hybrid work model wellbeing benefits subsidized canteen free language courses transport coaching services

Responsabilidades Manage project timelines, tasks, and resources

Coordinate cross-functional teams and optimize manpower

Develop and calibrate powertrain control strategies with focus on torque management

Design and implement control algorithms using Simulink and related tools

Conduct vehicle testing at proving grounds and climatic chambers for tuning and validation

Analyze test data and optimize calibration parameters for performance and efficiency





Present testing results and technical findings to clients

Propose technical improvements and defend engineering solutions

Contribute to R&D; projects to develop new services and capabilities

Drive continuous improvement in internal processes

Requisitos principales Minimum 3 years in powertrain controls development and calibration, preferably in electric vehicles

Experience in torque management and powertrain control strategies

Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and controls development toolchains

Project management experience in automotive engineering projects

Analytical mindset with creative problem-solving abilities

Excellent teamwork, organizational, and communication skills

Customer-focused approach with ability to work autonomously

Flexibility to travel internationally

Valid B driving license (additional licenses are a plus)

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Powertrain control strategies

Torque management

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