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Lead Powertrain Engineer

Microvast
Stafford, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/21/2026

Lead Powertrain Engineer (powertrain & school bus experience required)


Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but energetically shaping it? Join the Microvast Team (NASDAQ: MVST), a technology innovator that designs, develops and manufactures lithium-ion battery solutions.  Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Stafford, TX, Microvast is renowned for its cutting-edge cell technology and its vertical integration capabilities which extend from core battery chemistry (cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator) to battery packs. By integrating the process from raw material to system assembly, Microvast has developed a family of products covering a broad breadth of market applications. More information can be found on the corporate website: www.microvast.com


If you’re ready to be part of a company that’s not just adapting to change, but driving it, Microvast is the place for you.   Apply now and electrify your career with a true leader in the global energy transformation.  


Job Description


Microvast is seeking a leading school bus powertrain engineer to join our team! Who can bring their fresh perspectives and experiences to the team. If you are zealous about an electrified future and looking for a place that values your curiosity, passion, and desire to learn, you have come to the right place. 


Key Responsibilities 

  • Provide technical, and cross-functional support for school bus electrical powertrain engineering activities, including requirements definition, architecture design, software implementation, HIL testing, field testing, system validation, and software release management.

  • Collaborate with the global teams and upper management to identify and develop electrical powertrain architecture and requirements for school bus. 

  • Manage electrical powertrain development plans, milestones, budgets, and schedules in accordance with technology roadmaps.

  • Provide technical layouts and proposals to customer inquiries

  • Coordination of the system interfaces between the individual departments as well as coordination of the same with the customer

  • Preparation of technical documentation

  • Support methodical root cause analysis and resolve non-compliance issues in part performance 

  • Handle engineering tools 

  • Support for the commissioning of products internally or at the customer's(on-site or remotely)

  • Support and managing prototypes

  • Other duties may be assigned


 Required Qualifications 



  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in mechanical, electrical or other relevant engineering field (f/m/d) or a comparable qualification

  • Several years of experience in the e-mobility/ commercial vehicle powertrain 

  • Solid technical expertise of electrical powertrain for heavy duty commercial vehicles or school buses  

  • Knowledge of requirements management and development process (IATF16949, APQP or V model, etc.)

  • Knowledge of the methods of advance quality planning / quality assurance in development

  • Experience in use of MS Office, engineering analysis Tools (e.g. CANalyzer, Matlab) in a windows-environment

  • Very good comprehension and analytical thinking skills

  • Careful and conscientious, structured and organized way of working

  • Team and communication skills 


Expected Compensation


Annual salary benefits
  
 Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.


Applicants for employment at Microvast must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.


Microvast is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Microvast is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.


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