Powertrain System Engineer

Job Description

  • - The Powertrain System Engineer applies a detailed knowledge of powertrain technology to critically analyze turbomachinery performance and its impact on an internal combustion engine through a combination of simulation and engine/component testing.
  • - The Powertrain System Engineer supports Gasoline Product Line and Customer teams with product development, portfolio definition and matching studies. 
  • - Supports customer advance engineering projects or special boosting development requests. He/She translates new boosting requirements into new product targets or new ways to study the boosting system.
  • - Identifies proper technical solutions that fit OEMs advance projects development; investigates new technologies to allow HTS maintain its technical leadership, supports HTS product strategy development with proper technology selection and appropriate target setting activity.
  • - Provide Business Win support for Customer teams and Product Line. He/She will study the interaction of the boosting system with the combustion engine using 0-D and 1-D codes and recommend the best matching.
  • - - Identify key linkages between turbocharger and powertrain performance parameters, including interactions with combustion, fuel and emissions systems 
  • - Investigate future powertrain technologies and new technology needs to drive advance engineering projects focused on suitable market needs. 
  • - Translate new boosting needs from new product targets or new way to study the boosting system  
  • - Propose and perform testing and analysis to quantify turbo performance impact and to support target setting for new technology projects. Review test and analysis results and draw meaningful conclusions regarding turbocharger impact on overall powertrain and vehicle performance 
  • - Interface directly with customer performance and advanced technology engineers to keep up with new technology trends and to provide HTS with a deeper understanding of turbocharger product use
  • - Provide performance-related insights into the competitive benchmarking process
  • - The Powertrain System Engineer will participate in conferences and organizations to represent the company and support or author technical papers and presentations.

YOU MUST HAVE

  •  - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis in aerodynamics, combustion, emissions, controls or engine design 
  • - Minimum 1 year direct experience in turbocharged engine development with a major OEM, research institute, Tier 1 supplier or engineering services company 
  • - Direct experience with 1-D engine simulation tools such as GT-POWER, Ricardo WAVE, or AVL BOOST
  • - Good understanding of turbo matching

 

WE VALUE

  • Industrial design talent
  • Global mindset, cross cultural agility and resourcefulness
  • Willingness to learn new technologies
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
  • Eagerness to get involved in hands-on work
  • Creativity
  • Some experience in engineering or related field
  • Good project management and prioritization skills
  • Some experience withaspects of technology development and converting needs into a solution.

Garrett is an equal opportunity employer.    Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

About Us

Garrett is the true pioneer of automotive turbocharging dating back more than 60 years, and continues today as the world's leader in turbo technology solutions and an experienced supplier of electric boosting products and automotive software to support passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off-highway equipment.  With a worldwide footprint of engineering centers, testing labs and manufacturing facilities, Garrett serves all major automotive companies to implement key differentiated technology offerings.