Cruz Alta Proving Ground - Engineering Administration Building, Brazil
Hybrid
Not Available
Job Description
This position follows a hybrid work model, with in-person attendance required 3x per week in Indaiatuba, SP
The Energy Development Engineer is a key technical contributor within Vehicle Performance / Energy Development, responsible for defining, developing, integrating, and delivering vehicle energy performance solutions across multiple programs and cross-functional interfaces.
This role requires a systems and integration mindset and strong technical judgment to translate vehicle- and subsystem-level requirements into robust engineering actions, balancing performance, fuel economy / energy efficiency, program timing, technical risk, and execution quality. The successful candidate is expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, lead problem solving on significant matters, and influence decisions across engineering teams through technical credibility, data, and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
Lead energy development activities for assigned vehicle programs, ensuring robust technical definition, integration, and delivery of energy-related targets and actions across the program lifecycle.
Develop system-level understanding of vehicle energy performance drivers and translate them into executable engineering workstreams across propulsion, calibration, software, testing, validation, and vehicle integration.
Identify, analyze, and resolve complex and non-standard technical issues affecting fuel economy, energy efficiency, drivability interfaces, and related vehicle performance outcomes.
Own cross-functional alignment of technical assumptions, target definitions, tradeoffs, risks, and recovery actions needed to support program objectives.
Use data, analysis, engineering judgment, and structured problem solving to define options, recommend solutions, and drive decisions on significant matters.
Coordinate with calibration, software, propulsion, validation, program execution, and supporting functions to ensure integrated and timely delivery.
Develop and present technical status, recommendations, and decision points to leadership and key stakeholders with clarity and credibility.
Anticipate issues, escalate when needed, and influence resolution in situations where agreement may be difficult due to competing priorities or differing technical views.
Improve internal processes, tools, methods, and technical routines that strengthen energy development execution, target robustness, and cross-functional efficiency.
Serve as a technical resource for less experienced engineers and provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship on difficult technical issues.
Mandatory Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.
Active CREA registration (mandatory).
Solid experience in vehicle energy development, vehicle performance, propulsion systems, or closely related automotive engineering areas.
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal guidance and make sound technical judgments on significant engineering matters.
Strong systems engineering and integration capability, including the ability to connect subsystem behavior to vehicle-level outcomes.
Experience working across multiple engineering functions to solve complex technical problems and deliver time-sensitive program results.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, with the ability to structure ambiguous issues and drive practical solutions.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical recommendations to cross-functional and leadership audiences.
Proven ability to influence without direct authority and build alignment across stakeholders with different perspectives.
Working knowledge of vehicle development processes, test and validation activities, and engineering deliverable management.
Demonstrated commitment to safety, integrity, accountability, and GM behaviors in daily work.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in engine calibration or close interaction with calibration development teams.
Software knowledge relevant to vehicle controls, embedded functions, diagnostics, data analysis, or engineering toolchains.
Experience with hybrid, electrified, or energy management-related systems.
Familiarity with vehicle testing, data acquisition, post-processing, and technical issue investigation in vehicle and test environments.
Experience supporting program reviews, technical status reporting, and cross-functional decision forums.
Ability to develop new methods, frameworks, or processes that improve engineering execution and technical robustness.
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