Drivetrain Test Engineer

The role

This leader will build and develop a team responsible for validating actuators, motors, geartrains, structural components, sensing, and electronics integration. The role involves leading drivetrain validation and laboratory operations from concept through production.

What you will do

• Lead a team of test engineers and technicians responsible for drivetrain validation and laboratory operations
• Recruit, coach, and develop engineering talent
• Own the drivetrain test engineering organization by setting priorities and allocating resources
• Define and execute the overall validation strategy including DVP&R, test specifications, and validation schedules
• Develop and maintain test infrastructure, laboratory capabilities, equipment readiness, calibration, and safety
• Establish engineering standards, test methodologies, automation frameworks, and best practices
• Lead cross-functional validation activities with Mechanical Design, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Management
• Review validation results and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions

Required qualifications

• Proven experience building, leading, and developing high-performing engineering test programs
• Demonstrated success delivering complex electromechanical products from concept through production using structured validation methodologies
• Deep understanding of EV powertrain systems, including electric motors, gearboxes, inverters, batteries, electromechanical actuators, and their associated validation requirements
• Extensive experience with drivetrain testing, including performance, durability, thermal, environmental, efficiency, NVH, and End-of-Line (EOL) validation
• Experience developing and managing advanced test infrastructure, including dynamometers, HIL systems, environmental chambers, instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and laboratory equipment
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent tools
• Experience leading failure analysis and root cause investigations
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals, product development processes, and quality systems, including DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, and requirements traceability
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) match

About the company

ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating vertically integrated, small EVs. They are located in the heart of Silicon Valley.