Motorsport Powertrain Electronic Systems Engineer

About the position The Motorsport Powertrain Electronic Systems Engineer role is a critical position within the race car powertrain systems domain, requiring a unique combination of technical expertise, hands-on experience, and a passion for motorsports. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite in Pontiac, MI, and will play a pivotal role in supporting both the Performance Parts division and the testing phases within the dyno lab. This position demands a deep understanding of electrical and electronic systems, as well as the ability to lead a team under the pressure of tight deadlines. The engineer will be responsible for mechanical and schematic design, hands-on building of motorsport powertrain wiring looms, and specifying various components such as sensors, injectors, and ignition coils for powertrain applications. In addition to design and specification, the engineer will provide algorithm, communication link, and calibration support for powertrain controls during dynamometer and in-vehicle testing. The role also involves maintaining documentation of harnesses and processes, ensuring open communication with program managers, track support engineers, and engine builders. The engineer will partner with technicians to manage stock components for harness and sensor building, and will be involved in the installation, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and reporting of powertrain control systems during tests. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and possess strong problem-solving skills, as they will be tasked with documenting and troubleshooting components returned from the track or dynamometer, as well as maintaining current component lists. Responsibilities • Mechanical and schematic design and hands-on building of motorsport powertrain wiring looms , • Determine requirements and specify sensors, injectors, ignition coils and various actuators for motorsport powertrain applications , • Provide algorithm, comms link, and calibration support for powertrain controls on dynamometer and in-vehicle , • Produce and maintain documentation of harnesses and processes for building, testing, and issue resolution , • Provide open and regular communication with program managers, track support engineers, engine builders, and Dynamometer team , • Partner with team of technicians to establish and maintain stock of components required for harness and sensor building , • Powertrain control systems installation, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and results reporting for dynamometer powertrain tests to optimize efficiency, durability, weight and performance , • Bench setup and checkout of new or revised system software to assure readiness for engine, dynamometer and/or vehicle installation , • Create, save, and document changes to engine, driveline, data logger and telemetry setups and calibrations for sensors and configurations , • Document and troubleshoot components returned from the track or dynamometer to determine condition and failure analysis , • Maintain current LS&A (Loom, Sensor & Actuator) component lists , • Assist technicians with LS&A inventory management and ordering Requirements • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent , • 10 years minimum relevant industry experience , • Flexibility to work independently and in teams while taking direction from stakeholders from multiple racing programs , • Talent to manage projects to deliver results on time while meeting rigorous specifications , • Exceptional organization and record-keeping skills , • Able to specify and implement all of the wiring, sensors, actuators and control modules required to support powertrain operations and development for all race programs , • Firsthand involvement using OEM and motorsports telemetry, engine and driveline control systems hardware, software and communication links , • Experience using OE automotive, industrial and mil spec wiring systems & hardware , • Familiarity with Vizeo for creating wiring diagrams , • Involvement building race engine looms is beneficial , • Skill building custom wiring looms for small electro-mechanical devices , • Experience wiring and maintaining aircraft electrical systems (military or civil) is also relevant Nice-to-haves Benefits • Relocation benefits may be available , • Comprehensive health and wellness programs , • Diversity and inclusion initiatives , • Career development opportunities , • Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

• 10 years minimum relevant industry experience

• Flexibility to work independently and in teams while taking direction from stakeholders from multiple racing programs

• Talent to manage projects to deliver results on time while meeting rigorous specifications

• Exceptional organization and record-keeping skills

• Able to specify and implement all of the wiring, sensors, actuators and control modules required to support powertrain operations and development for all race programs

• Experience using OE automotive, industrial and mil spec wiring systems & hardware

• Familiarity with Vizeo for creating wiring diagrams

• Involvement building race engine looms is beneficial

• Skill building custom wiring looms for small electro-mechanical devices

• Experience wiring and maintaining aircraft electrical systems (military or civil) is also relevant

Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite in Pontiac, MI, and will play a pivotal role in supporting both the Performance Parts division and the testing phases within the dyno lab

• This position demands a deep understanding of electrical and electronic systems, as well as the ability to lead a team under the pressure of tight deadlines

• The engineer will be responsible for mechanical and schematic design, hands-on building of motorsport powertrain wiring looms, and specifying various components such as sensors, injectors, and ignition coils for powertrain applications

• In addition to design and specification, the engineer will provide algorithm, communication link, and calibration support for powertrain controls during dynamometer and in-vehicle testing

• The role also involves maintaining documentation of harnesses and processes, ensuring open communication with program managers, track support engineers, and engine builders

• The engineer will partner with technicians to manage stock components for harness and sensor building, and will be involved in the installation, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and reporting of powertrain control systems during tests

• This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic environments and possess strong problem-solving skills, as they will be tasked with documenting and troubleshooting components returned from the track or dynamometer, as well as maintaining current component lists

• Mechanical and schematic design and hands-on building of motorsport powertrain wiring looms

• Determine requirements and specify sensors, injectors, ignition coils and various actuators for motorsport powertrain applications

• Provide algorithm, comms link, and calibration support for powertrain controls on dynamometer and in-vehicle

• Produce and maintain documentation of harnesses and processes for building, testing, and issue resolution

• Provide open and regular communication with program managers, track support engineers, engine builders, and Dynamometer team

• Partner with team of technicians to establish and maintain stock of components required for harness and sensor building

• Powertrain control systems installation, setup, operation, troubleshooting, and results reporting for dynamometer powertrain tests to optimize efficiency, durability, weight and performance

• Bench setup and checkout of new or revised system software to assure readiness for engine, dynamometer and/or vehicle installation

• Create, save, and document changes to engine, driveline, data logger and telemetry setups and calibrations for sensors and configurations

• Document and troubleshoot components returned from the track or dynamometer to determine condition and failure analysis

• Maintain current LS&A (Loom, Sensor & Actuator) component lists

• Assist technicians with LS&A inventory management and ordering

• Firsthand involvement using OEM and motorsports telemetry, engine and driveline control systems hardware, software and communication links