Principal Engineer - Electric Drive Systems

Start: As soon as possible  Duration: Long term. 6 months to start with good possibilities of extension Location: Gothenburg

We are now looking for a Principal Engineer to one of our customers, a leading engineering company within the automotive sector specializing in advanced electric drive units (EDUs) for passenger vehicles. The company partners with global OEMs to develop cutting-edge solutions in electric mobility and is now strengthening its capability in early-phase customer engagement.

For this role, we are looking for a person with deep expertise in electric drive systems—particularly inverters and electric machines—to take on a strategic, customer-facing role at the intersection of engineering and business. This is a senior, high-impact position where you will play a key role in the pre-sales and concept phase of new customer projects. You will work closely with customers’ technical experts, often at a very advanced level, to understand their needs and position the right solutions.

Acting as a trusted advisor, you will translate complex technical discussions into clear value propositions, helping shape offerings that are both technically competitive and commercially viable. You will collaborate with both the sales organization and internal engineering teams, contributing with deep technical insight while also helping to guide strategic decisions.

This is an opportunity to take on a visible and strategic position, influencing both customer relationships and the technical direction of future projects. You will be part of an organization where engineering excellence is at the core, working alongside some of the most skilled specialists in the field.

Key responsibilities

• Engage in early-stage customer dialogues, supporting the sales process with deep technical expertise
• Act as a technical advisor in discussions with highly specialized engineering teams on the customer side
• Translate customer requirements into feasible and competitive technical solutions
• Present and position electric drive system concepts, with a focus on inverters and e-motors
• Evaluate trade-offs between performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Support the development of technical proposals and offerings
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing and capability building within the organization

To be successful in this role, we believe that you a highly credible technical expert who enjoys working close to customers, combining analytical depth with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset. Other than that, we are looking for: 

• Extensive experience in electric drive systems, with strong expertise in inverters and/or electric machines
• Solid academic background (MSc or PhD preferred) in electrical engineering, power electronics, or a related field
• Proven ability to engage in deep technical discussions with expert-level stakeholders
• Strong understanding of the supplier role in the automotive industry and how to balance performance with cost constraints
• Experience in technical pre-sales, application engineering, or similar roles is highly valued
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear and compelling way
• Fluent in English

If you are a good match, we would like to receive a CV in WORD format with motivation why you fit this assignment, your availability and any scheduled holidays.

Why Maandag Nordic? With us, you’ll get the chance to really put your ideas into action. We offer a work environment where you can grow and learn through hands-on experience - trying things out, making mistakes, and improving.