Komatsu · 1 day ago
Sr. Drive System Engineer - Electric Wheel Loaders
Longview, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$0/yr - $0/yr
10+ years expKomatsu Mining is committed to creating innovative equipment for the mining industry. They are seeking a Senior Drive System Engineer to lead the development of electric and mechanical driveline systems for Electric Wheel Loaders, focusing on system architecture and cross-disciplinary collaboration to enhance product performance and reliability.
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Responsibilities
Lead the design, development, and validation of drive systems for Komatsu’s EWL product line- including electric traction motors, gearboxes, axles, and drivelines
Define and optimize powertrain layouts integrating heavy-equipment diesel engines, hybrid or electric drive architectures and mechanical subsystems
Generate system-level requirements, perform modeling/simulation (thermal, structural, dynamic), and guide component specification and integration
Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, Electrical/Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Management and Service teams to ensure alignment of design, cost, manufacturability, reliability, and serviceability
Lead prototype builds, system and field testing, analyze data and drive root-cause investigations and continuous improvement
Prepare technical documentation—including design specifications, DFMEAs, DVP&R, test plans, and validation reports
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership in the drive systems engineering discipline
Contribute to the technology roadmap for next-generation EWL drive system architectures, driving innovation, efficiency, and maintainability
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for powertrain and driveline systems, providing advanced technical support to Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
Assist manufacturing teams with production build issues, component validation, and system integration challenges
Partner with Quality Engineering to resolve non-conformance, warranty, and supplier performance issues, using data-driven analysis and engineering judgment
Support Supply Chain and Procurement in supplier qualification, component reviews, and technical evaluations to ensure drive system components meet Komatsu standards
Lead technical reviews for changes to powertrain components or sub-systems to maintain product reliability and compliance
Participate in cross-functional problem-solving teams focused on improving driveline performance, manufacturability, and field serviceability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience in the design and development of mobile electric and mechanical drive systems (electric motors, gearboxes, axles, drivelines) for off-highway or heavy equipment
Proven experience working with heavy-equipment diesel engines, powertrain layouts, and mechanical integration in a mobile environment
Strong skills in system-level design, simulation/modeling, component specification, supplier management, prototype testing, and field support
Excellent communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills; ability to lead cross-functional technical teams
Preferred
Master's degree in mechanical, Mechatronic or related engineering field
Experience in electric/hybrid propulsion systems for heavy equipment or mining applications
Familiarity with design tools (CAD, FEA, dynamic simulation) and processes typical within Komatsu (design for manufacturing, reliability testing, product validation)
Benefits
Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
401k and/or employee savings programs
Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
Employee and family assistance programs
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Employee learning and development programs
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
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