Electric Drive System Engineer
Location
christchurch, canterbury
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Electrical & Energy Engineering
Posted
June 15, 2026
About the Company
Holmes Solutions works on a range of projects, from revamping construction methods to designing thrill rides.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Determining, designing, developing, specifying and verifying electrical motive powertrain systems for use in vehicle propulsion and mechanism actuation.
- Determining drive and duty demands required of the application; establishing operational performance specifications to enable powertrain development.
- Architecting end‑to‑end powertrain energy and drive systems – spanning battery, charging, motors, actuators, and mechanical transmissions.
- Selection of suitable battery technology and chemistry; working with battery suppliers for detailed specification, design and procurement support of suitable battery systems.
- Identifying and selecting suitable motor controllers, motors and actuators. Working with suppliers to determine application suitability, customis...