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Are you our next Truck Electrification Engineer?

TROVA is looking for a Truck Electrification Engineer


Company Overview:


e-TROVA accelerates the shift to sustainable transportation through diesel-to-electric truck repowering. We support a circular economy and renewable energy use, while facilitating an economic efficient logistics industry through cost reduction.


We are a Belgian start-up developing a brand new modular driveline for heavy dutry trucks which can be integrated in an existing truck.


Following our January 2025 homologation for Volvo truck repowering, we have successfully deployed our first repowered truck with a leading logistics company. With plans to scale and expand across all truck brands, we are on the lookout for passionate engineers to help us industrialize our technology.


Join our dynamic, expertise-driven team of industry veterans and young automotive enthusiasts to build the future of truck electrification!


Job Title: Truck Electrification Engineer


Location: Belgium


Role Description


As a Truck Electrification Engineer, you will play a crucial role in transforming our Diesel-to-Electric (D2E) repowering technology into a robust and scalable solution. Your work will focus on enhancing functional safety, reliability, and performance, ensuring our technology can be adapted across different truck brands. While primarily a VCU software challenge, variations in truck platforms require driveline adaptations to maximize transport efficiency.


This role is perfect for engineers passionate about electric mobility, sustainable innovation, and hands-on development in a fast-paced start-up environment.



Key Responsibilities:


  • Industrialize the D2E repowering process for heavy-duty trucks.
  • Develop and validate electric drivetrains, HV/LV wiring harnesses, battery integration, and thermal management systems.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and engineering partners to adapt the process for multiple truck brands and configurations.
  • Conduct technical feasibility studies, risk assessments, and compliance evaluations.
  • Ensure vehicle conversions meet safety, performance, and homologation requirements.
  • Create engineering documentation, including CAD drawings, BOMs, testing protocols, and manufacturing guidelines.
  • Work closely with workshop teams during prototype builds and pilot conversions.
  • Stay updated on latest technologies and regulations in EV and battery systems.


Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Automotive, Electrical of Mechanical  Engineering.
  • Experience in automotive engineering (product development or manufacturing), with a focus on electric driveline technology and battery systems
  • Proficiency in the required tools: VCU Programming, Simulation, CANbus, …
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Hands-on attitude and entrepreneurial mindset.
  • Familiarity with functional safety standards (ISO 26262) and homologation procedures is a plus.
  • Experience with heavy duty trucks or even a truck drivers license would be great.
  • Language skills: Fluent in English and Dutch (to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team in Flanders).


What We Offer:


  • The chance to be at the forefront of the sustainable transportation revolution and be part of an amazing start-up with great career potential.
  • A competitive salary package with performance-based incentives.
  • Group insurance plan, electric company car, charging card, lunch pass, laptop, cell phone.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and networking with multifunctional expert team


Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for applying. Applications should be sent to hr@e-trova.eu.


Visit www.e-trova.eu and join us in driving the transition to a zero-emission future!