Electric Drivetrain Engineer Mining Loaders

About the Role

A leading heavy equipment manufacturer is seeking an Electric Drivetrain Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and validation of electric drivetrain systems for demanding off-highway mining applications.

This role will focus on electric transmission integration, system performance, and drivetrain reliability while collaborating with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, supplier, and field teams to deliver high-performance equipment.

Key Responsibilities

System Design & Engineering

• Design and package electric transmission components, system parameters, and mechanical interfaces.

• Evaluate and validate vibration, coaxiality, spatial clearances, and drivetrain protection settings.

• Support drivetrain integration to ensure system performance, efficiency, and reliability.

Testing, Validation & Collaboration

• Partner with controls engineers on power and load matching, fault resolution, and drivetrain efficiency.

• Support testing and validation activities to improve drivetrain durability and performance.

• Identify and resolve integration challenges throughout the development process.

Quality, Safety & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and other stakeholders to resolve design challenges and support product launches.

• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and follow applicable product safety, quality, and company standards.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and product development.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.

• 5+ years of experience in electric drivetrain/transmission integration or off-highway propulsion systems.

• Working knowledge of electric drive component sizing, power/load matching, system packaging, noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), testing, and drivetrain protection.

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage priorities and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with off-highway construction or mining equipment.

• Exposure to hybrid or electric equipment platforms.

• Experience working with international engineering teams or suppliers.

• Knowledge of FMEA, prototype validation, root-cause analysis, and structured design reviews.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent technical documentation and attention to detail.

• Sound engineering judgment and accountability.

• Effective written and verbal communication.

• Ability to collaborate across multiple teams and manage competing priorities.

• Continuous-improvement mindset.

Work Environment & Travel

Work Environment: Primarily office-based, involving engineering design, analysis, and technical reviews. Occasional visits to prototype, testing, manufacturing, or equipment environments may require standing, walking, PPE, and exposure to noise, moving equipment, or varying temperatures.

Travel: Occasional travel, up to 25%.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation based on experience, with eligibility for an annual performance bonus under the applicable compensation plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• 401(k) savings plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability

• Life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)