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Fleet Support Engineer - Powertrain

Ursus, Inc.

Foster City, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$65.71 Per Hour
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Analysis Skills, Automotive Engineering, Automotive Industry, Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Control Systems, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Data Processing, Data Sets, Debugging Skills, Documentation, Electric Motor, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Functional Testing, GPS (Global Positioning System), High Voltage (HV), Identify Issues, Linux Operating System, Low Voltage (LV), MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, On Site Support, Operational Support, Operations, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Powertrain, Problem Solving Skills, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Root Cause Analysis, Schematics, Software Simulation, Substance Abuse, Technical Support, Vehicle Fleets, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Foster City, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
JOB TITLE: Fleet Support Engineer - Powertrain
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite)
PAY RANGE: $55 - $65/hr.
DURATION: 6 months

TOP 3 SKILLS:
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in transportation, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles, with a focus on powertrain, energy storage, or charging systems.
  • Hands-on experience with powertrain systems, including but not limited to electric motors, inverters, and battery management systems.
  • Deep understanding of electric vehicle (EV) technology and powertrain control strategies.

Job Description:
As a Fleet Support Engineer, you'll be critical to ensuring the operational uptime and reliability of our cutting-edge fleet, with a specific focus on powertrain systems. We're looking for a technical expert who excels at collaborating with cross-functional teams, meticulously documenting troubleshooting processes, and providing immediate, impactful support for daily fleet operations.

Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact for real-time escalations regarding powertrain and vehicle dynamics issues.
  • Conduct in-depth root cause analysis to implement both interim and permanent corrective actions.
  • Diagnose and resolve complex issues related to powertrain performance, energy consumption, and charging.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive troubleshooting guides for powertrain components to empower field technicians and drive knowledge sharing.
  • Validate and perform component and vehicle bring-up/functional verification procedures, with a focus on powertrain systems.
  • Tune and validate powertrain control parameters to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Analyze large datasets to proactively identify systematic issues and recommend preventative actions.
  • Be available for night and weekend shifts as needed, with advanced notice provided.
  • Be willing to travel occasionally to support various operational locations.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in transportation, aerospace, or autonomous vehicles, with a focus on powertrain, energy storage, or charging systems.
  • Bachelor s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automotive Engineering.
  • Ability to safely troubleshoot low voltage and high voltage systems.
  • Hands-on experience with powertrain systems, including but not limited to electric motors, inverters, and battery management systems.
  • Deep understanding of electric vehicle (EV) technology and powertrain control strategies.
  • Proficiency in vehicle dynamics and control systems.
  • Proficiency with interpreting electrical schematics, harness diagrams, and state machine diagrams.
  • Experience with debugging Unified Diagnostic Services (UDS) issues.
  • Embrace a holistic problem-solving approach, identifying issues across high-level vehicle functions and driving resolutions down to component-level detail.
  • A proactive self-starter who can build strong relationships and communicate efficiently and effectively across various teams and in real-time service operation settings.
  • Pass a background check, MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) check, and drug screen
  • Must comply with the Substance Abuse Policy.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with powertrain simulation software (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, ADAMS).
  • Familiarity with CAN bus messaging specific to powertrain and charging systems.
  • Experience with electric vehicle technology.
  • Knowledge of automotive systems and diagnostics tools.
  • Experience with remotely supporting vehicle troubleshooting.
  • Experience with Linux & Python-based programming systems for fleet-level data processing.
  • Experience with GPS/RTS debugging.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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