Associate Engineer Electrical Powertrain Center

About the Role

CEER is seeking an Associate Engineer for its Electrical Powertrain Center in Riyadh. This full-time role involves contributing to the development, integration, and validation of e-Powertrain software for Vehicle Control Units (VCU) across EV and Hybrid platforms. The position requires 2-5 years of experience in the automotive sector, focusing on model-based software development and vehicle-level testing.

Role Overview

The Associate Engineer will apply foundational expertise in requirements engineering, data analysis, and e-Powertrain systems to support software development. This includes maintaining VCU ASW MATLAB/Simulink models, managing communication protocols, and performing root cause analysis for system faults. The role is critical for ensuring the functionality and safety of e-Powertrain software.

Key Responsibilities

• Support e-Powertrain requirements, including HV Coordination, Energy Management, torque management, EV charging, and thermal management.
• Maintain VCU ASW MATLAB/Simulink models, perform MIL simulations, and assist in HIL development and .hex/.a2l generation.
• Review and manage DBC files for CAN network definitions, ensuring signal accuracy and message structure alignment.
• Analyze vehicle and bench test logs (CAN/Ethernet traces) to identify bugs and system faults, performing root cause analysis using CANoe, INCA MDA, and MATLAB.
• Support VCU calibration changes, bug reproduction, and fixes for HV/LV lab cars, thermal benches, and vehicle tests.
• Assist in flash programming and data acquisition during test campaigns.
• Support software releases in Teamcenter and manage ECR/DCR/TCR processes, coordinating with ASW/BSW suppliers.
• Assist in preparing and tracking VCU Functional Safety and cybersecurity deliverables in accordance with ISO 26262 and ISO 21343.
• Contribute to design documents and interface files, and support communication between e-PWT, cross-functional teams, and suppliers.
• Log, track, and follow up on software issues with clear defect documentation and resolution progress.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Foundational expertise in model-based software development, requirements engineering, data analysis, and vehicle-level testing for BEVs and Hybrid architectures.
• Solid grounding in e-Powertrain systems and control software principles.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model development and simulation.
• Experience with CANoe, INCA MDA, and MATLAB for log and root cause analysis.
• Familiarity with ISO 26262 and ISO 21343 standards for functional safety and cybersecurity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, where the successful candidate will work within the Electrical Powertrain Center, collaborating with various engineering teams and external suppliers.