MEWP - Senior Powertrain Engineer

Company Profile
With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

At the heart of JCB’s success are its people. As a family-owned business, we are accountable to our customers—not shareholders—which gives us the flexibility to focus on long-term innovation and delivering real value. This independence allows us to continuously develop advanced technologies and integrate them into equipment designed to perform in the toughest environments while maximizing customer productivity.

At JCB, we stand behind our products—and our name—with pride and commitment to quality.

Position Purpose
The Senior Powertrain Engineer – JCB Access will be the technical authority for powertrain systems across the Aerial Work Platform (AWP) portfolio, covering internal combustion engines, electric drivetrains, battery systems, propulsion components, cooling systems, and power distribution. This role ensures powertrain performance, reliability, thermal stability, efficiency, and compliance with global regulatory requirements. The position will be based at JCB World Headquarters in Rocester, UK until Q1 2027, working closely with global engineering teams. In Q1 2027, it will transition permanently to the new JCB San Antonio, Texas facility as part of the establishment of the Access engineering centre.

Position Type
Full Time, Exempt

Location
Onsite in San Antonio, Texas: 13210 Palo Alto Road, San Antonio, TX 78224

Primary location (2026–Q1 2027): JCB World Headquarters, Rocester, UK
Permanent relocation (Q1 2027 onward): JCB San Antonio, Texas, USA
International travel may be required to support global engineering and manufacturing teams.

Benefits and Other Compensation
JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

Application Process
Applications will be accepted through Careers | JCB Careers | JCB Jobs | JCB or via LinkedIn. The anticipated application window will close on July 17, 2026.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities
Powertrain Engineering Leadership
• Lead the design, integration, and optimisation of powertrain systems for boom and scissor AWP products.
• Develop powertrain architectures that meet performance, efficiency, thermal, and regulatory requirements.
• Select and validate engines, motors, inverters, batteries, cooling systems, and energy management components.
• Ensure robust integration between powertrain, hydraulic systems, control software, vehicle stability systems, and machine architecture.
Technical Execution & Compliance
• Ensure all powertrain systems comply with global AWP and emissions standards including ANSI, CSA, CE, ISO, EPA, and EU Stage regulations.
• Conduct system-level DFMEAs, thermal analysis, duty-cycle modelling, and performance simulations.
• Develop and release high quality engineering documentation including design reviews, validation plans, and technical reports.
• Lead root cause investigations for powertrain-related failures and implement corrective actions.
Cross Functional Collaboration
• Work with NPIP teams to ensure new product programmes achieve powertrain performance and efficiency targets.
• Partner with Current Product Engineering to resolve field issues related to engines, motors, drivetrains, cooling systems, or energy storage.
• Collaborate with Hydraulic, Electrical, Structure, and Vehicle Integration engineers to ensure seamless system compatibility.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering on assembly processes, packaging constraints, and production readiness.
Prototyping, Testing & Validation
• Participate in prototype builds to ensure proper integration, routing, and commissioning of powertrain systems.
• Define and execute validation plans including thermal and pressure mapping, motor characterization, drive testing, and endurance cycles.
• Review test results, analyse data, and drive iterative design improvements.
• Support on machine tuning and calibration where applicable.
Technical Mentorship & Influence
• Act as the subject matter expert for powertrain systems within the Access division.
• Mentor engineers on propulsion concepts, thermal management, efficiency optimisation, and testing methodology.
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