Lead Mechanical Engineer – EV Powertrain (Motor / Rotor / Drivetrain)

Industry
HW Engineering
Company
MNC company

Location
New Taipei
Job Type
Permanent

Consultant
Howard Chi
E-mail
HowardChi@insearchmgt.com

Company Overview

Our client is a global vehicle brand, specializing in high-performance vehicles and electric mobility platforms for demanding operating environments.

As a brand owner, the company designs and delivers complete vehicles rather than standalone components. Its engineering teams own full vehicle platforms, covering electric powertrain architecture, motor mechanical design, drivetrain systems, and vehicle-level integration.

Products are deployed worldwide across off-road vehicles, marine platforms, and next-generation electric mobility, where mechanical robustness, efficiency, and reliability under extreme conditions are mission-critical.

Engineers in this organization work closely with global R&D, manufacturing, and validation teams, gaining end-to-end ownership from early concept and architecture definition through prototype validation and mass production, with direct impact on future vehicle platforms and brand evolution.

Job Summary

This role leads the mechanical design and development of EV powertrain systems, with a strong focus on electric motor mechanisms (especially rotor-related design) and drivetrain components.

You will take technical ownership of motor and powertrain mechanical architecture, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure performance, durability, manufacturability, and system-level integration at the vehicle level.

This is a senior technical role within a vehicle OEM, offering clear visibility into full vehicle programs and long-term growth toward powertrain architecture leadership or broader vehicle engineering leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design and architecture for EV motor systems, with primary ownership of rotor-related mechanical components.
Drive powertrain mechanical design across motor, drivetrain, and related vehicle integration interfaces.
Design and develop mechanical components such as drive shafts, joints, propulsion elements, and rotating mechanisms used in EV platforms.
Collaborate with electrical, controls, and system engineering teams to ensure alignment between motor electromagnetic design and mechanical structure.
Support full vehicle integration, ensuring powertrain designs meet performance, NVH, durability, thermal, and reliability requirements.
Own mechanical validation activities including DFMEA, tolerance analysis, structural verification, and design reviews.
Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure DFM/DFA readiness, tooling feasibility, and smooth transition from prototype to mass production.
Support supplier technical discussions related to motor and drivetrain mechanical components.
Contribute to long-term EV powertrain and vehicle platform roadmap planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in mechanical design for EV motors, powertrain systems, or vehicle drivetrain components.
Strong hands-on experience with EV motor mechanical design, particularly rotor-related structures.
Solid understanding of powertrain systems, rotating machinery, and mechanical integration within vehicle platforms.
Experience working in vehicle OEM, powertrain system development, or full-system product environments.
Proficiency with 3D CAD tools and mechanical design methodologies.
Strong cross-functional communication skills and system-level thinking.
Fluent or working-level English for global collaboration.

Qualifications

Experience with off-road vehicles, marine vehicles, or high-load mobility platforms.
Familiarity with electric propulsion systems, including thermal, NVH, and durability considerations.
Prior exposure to global vehicle programs from concept through mass production.
Experience collaborating across regions with R&D, manufacturing, and validation teams.