E-Drive System Engineer

Job Description

Location: Hasselt, Belgium
Contract Type: Freelance or Permanent Employment
Work Model: Hybrid (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)
Start Date: ASAP

Shape the Future of Electrified Mobility

At Verhaert Consulting, we connect engineering talent with innovative technology projects that drive the future of mobility. For a leading player in automotive electrification, we are looking for an experienced E-Drive System Engineer to strengthen the development and lifecycle support of advanced hybrid and electric driveline systems.

In this role, you will operate at system level, bridging multiple engineering disciplines to ensure the performance, reliability and continuous improvement of electrified powertrain solutions deployed in high-volume automotive applications.

Your Mission

As an E-Drive System Engineer, you will be responsible for analyzing, coordinating and resolving complex technical challenges across electrified driveline systems. You will collaborate with specialists in software, electronics, mechanics and validation to guarantee product quality throughout the entire lifecycle.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Supporting serial-life engineering and continuous improvement activities for electrified drive systems.
• Leading and coordinating root-cause investigations for field issues, warranty claims and manufacturing-related concerns.
• Analyzing system behavior using vehicle and test bench data, including:
  • CAN and LIN communication traces
  • Electric motor and inverter performance
  • Torque, speed, current and efficiency measurements
  • Control strategy and calibration behavior
• Coordinating technical investigations across multidisciplinary teams, including:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electric Machine Engineering
  • Power Electronics
  • Embedded Software & Calibration
  • Functional Safety
  • Validation & Testing
  • Simulation & Modelling
• Supporting requirement management, traceability and compliance activities.
• Driving structured problem-solving initiatives using methodologies such as 8D, FMEA and Six Sigma.
• Ensuring alignment between product requirements, system performance and operational constraints.

Your Expertise

You are a system thinker with a strong technical foundation in electrified powertrain technologies and a passion for solving complex engineering challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive, electrification or advanced mechatronic systems.
• Proven experience in system engineering within complex multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Electric propulsion systems
  • Power electronics
  • Embedded control systems
  • System integration and validation
• Experience with technical troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to interpret complex measurement data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent in English.

Technical Skills

Experience with the following tools and methodologies is considered a strong asset:

• Polarion, DOORS or comparable requirements management tools.
• Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape or similar diagnostic environments.
• MATLAB/Simulink and data analysis platforms.
• FMEA, 8D, Six Sigma and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Functional Safety principles and ISO 26262 awareness.

Your Strengths

• Autonomous and proactive.
• Solution-oriented with a hands-on mindset.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Comfortable operating in Agile and fast-evolving project environments.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a structured approach.
• Passionate about innovation and technology.

Why Join Verhaert Consulting?

At Verhaert Consulting, you become part of a community of engineering professionals working on innovative projects across automotive, high-tech systems, energy and advanced manufacturing.

We offer:

• Challenging projects at the forefront of technological innovation.
• A strong network of engineering experts and knowledge sharing.
• Personal coaching and career development opportunities.
• Flexibility through freelance or permanent employment options.
• Long-term projects with high technological impact.
• A people-focused culture where expertise, entrepreneurship and collaboration are valued.

Travel

Occasional travel within Europe to suppliers, manufacturing sites and engineering partners may be required.