Sensors Modules and Mountings

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.