Associate Engineer, Electric Power Generation Center
Khobar
Job description
About the Role the employer is looking for an Associate Engineer for the Electric Powertrain Center. This full-time role involves contributing to the development, integration and validation of e-Powertrain software for Vehicle Control Units (VCU) across EV and hybrid platforms. The position requires experience ranging from within the automotive sector, with a focus on model-based software development and vehicle level testing. Role Overview The Associate Engineer will apply foundational expertise in requirements engineering, data analysis, and electronic transmission systems to support software development. This includes maintaining VCU ASW MATLAB/Simulink models, managing communication protocols, and performing root cause analysis of system faults. The role is critical to ensuring the functionality and safety of the e-Powertrain software. Key Responsibilities Supports electronic powertrain requirements, including high voltage coordination, power management, torque management, EV charging and thermal management. Maintain VCU ASW MATLAB/Simulink models, perform MIL simulations, assist in HIL development and.hex/.a2l generation. Review and manage DBC files for CAN network definitions, ensuring signal accuracy and message structure alignment. Analyze vehicle and seat test logs (CAN/Ethernet traces) to identify faults and system faults, and perform root cause analysis using CANoe, INCA MDA and MATLAB. VCU support calibration changes, error reproduction, HV/LV lab car repairs, thermal benches, and vehicle tests. Assisting in flash programming and data acquisition during cover campaigns Ariya. Support software releases in Teamcenter and manage ECR/DCR/TCR processes, in coordination with ASW/BSW vendors. Assist in preparing and tracking VCU functional safety and cybersecurity deliverables in accordance with ISO 26262 and ISO 21343 standards. Contribute to the design of documents and interface files, and support communication between e-PWT, cross-functional teams and suppliers. Record, track and follow up on software issues through documentation of clear defects and resolution progress. Qualifications and Experience Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Automotive Engineering or any related field. - Experience in the automotive industry. Foundational experience in model-based software development, requirements engineering, data analysis, and vehicle-level testing for battery electric vehicles and hybrid architectures. Solid grounding in electronic powertrain systems and control software principles. Proficiency in the skills required in MATLAB/Simulink to develop models and simulations. Experience with CANoe, INCA MDA and MATLAB for log and root cause analysis. Familiarity with ISO 26262 and ISO 21343 standards for functional safety and cybersecurity. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment. Work Environment: This is a full-time based position, where the successful candidate will work within the Electric Powertrain Centre, collaborating with various engineering teams and external suppliers
Requirements
- · Support software releases in Teamcenter and manage ECR/DCR/TCR operations, in coordination with ASW/BSW suppliers
- · – Automotive industry experience
Skills
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