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19 Jan 2026

A decade of purpose, growth and impact in clean energy talent This year marks ten years of Piper Maddox, one of LHi Group’s fastest growing specialist brands, built with a clear purpose, to support the global clean energy transition and help protect the future of our planet through exceptional talent solutions.Founded in 2015 by Alex Cohen under the LHi Group, Piper Maddox was created with a belief that recruitment could be more than a commercial service, it could be a platform for positive change. From the outset, the brand committed fully to renewable energy and cleantech, stepping away from fossil fuels entirely and aligning its growth with the industries actively decarbonising the world. Over the past decade, Piper Maddox has become a trusted partner to some of the world’s most innovative clean energy organisations across the US and Europe, helping them build the teams shaping how energy is generated, stored and consumed. Its rapid growth reflects not only market demand, but the strength of its mission, culture and people, proof that purpose-led businesses scale with impact. At its core, Piper Maddox is driven by the belief that recruitment can be a force for good, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable future, one hire, one partnership and one business at a time. From Vision to Global Brand As the energy sector began shifting towards renewables, it became clear that traditional recruitment models were struggling to keep pace with the urgency of change. The clean energy transition demanded specialist knowledge, speed and long-term thinking, not legacy approaches. Recognising this opportunity, Alex Cohen and LHi Group Founder, Tom Glanfield aligned on a shared ambition to build a recruitment brand dedicated entirely to clean energy and sustainability. Combining entrepreneurial platform, leadership and a strong cultural foundation, Piper Maddox was born as a values-led business designed to create long-term impact. From those early beginnings, the brand has expanded rapidly across Europe and North America, building leadership teams united by a shared purpose to accelerate the energy transition and support companies working to decarbonise the planet. “The success of Piper Maddox reflects what’s possible when purpose, people and platform align. It’s been incredible to watch the brand grow into a true global leader in clean energy and cleantech recruitment.” ~ Alex Cohen, US Brand Leader Specialist Expertise at Scale Today, Piper Maddox is home to more than 80 specialist consultants delivering talent solutions across: Renewable Energy Energy Storage eMobility Clean Fuels Nuclear Power Energy Trading Sustainability Energy Management and Grid Resiliency Sustainable Aviation Operating with a specialist, quality-first mindset, the brand combines deep market expertise, proactive headhunting and extensive global networks to deliver consistently high-quality outcomes for clients operating in highly competitive markets. With offices in New York, Los Angeles, Austin, Miami, London, Bristol, Berlin and Munich, Piper Maddox provides global reach supported by strong local market expertise across North America and Europe, including the UK, DACH, Benelux and Southern Europe. Evolving into a Talent Solutions Partner In line with LHi Group’s wider evolution, Piper Maddox has grown beyond traditional recruitment into a full talent solutions partner, supporting clients at every stage of scale and maturity through: Permanent and contract recruitment Executive search Subscription hiring models Embedded talent solutions Consulting services through Expert Project Solutions (XPS) This integrated approach enables clients to scale efficiently while maintaining quality, consistency and long-term workforce planning. “Over the past decade, Piper Maddox has matured into a true strategic partner for our clients. The next phase is about continuing to innovate and scaling our impact globally.” ~ Tom Clarke, UK & Europe Brand Leader Looking Ahead: Building a Lasting Legacy As Piper Maddox celebrates its ten-year anniversary, the brand continues to play a critical role in supporting the organisations building a cleaner, more resilient energy future. As one of LHi Group’s fastest growing brands, its success reflects the power of aligning commercial performance with meaningful purpose. By supporting companies whose missions centre on decarbonisation, sustainability and innovation, Piper Maddox is helping shape the legacy LHi aims to leave, protecting the future, enabling progress and proving that business can be a force for positive change. Interested in partnering with Piper Maddox?👉 Discover how their talent solutions can support your organisation’s growth by emailing info@pipermaddox.com Thinking about joining the journey?👉 Explore current opportunities across the Piper Maddox brand and become part of a business making real-world impact. Click here!

Senior Powertrain Engineer

$170k - 220k per year

eMobility

San Francisco, California, United States

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Piper Maddox have recently partnered with a market leading Electric Vehicle Manufacturing business. Together, we are searching for Senior Powertrain Engineer to join the team.

This business, A venture-backed mobility startup are reinventing the RV category with a fully electric, software-defined travel trailer that blends smart home technology, automation, and sustainable energy for off-grid living. Built by a team with experience at leading consumer tech and EV companies, it targets a premium, eco-conscious customer through a direct-to-consumer model.

In this position, you will be responsible for both building new Powertrain systems from the ground up & maintaining/ improving existing systems.

In this role, your responsibilities will include:

Leading all High Voltage Drivetrain Development. Including Designing, integrating and optimizing systems.
Ensure the highest level of safety whilst ensuring the best possible performance of the systems through extensive testing and validation.
Collaborate with a multitude of internal teams including firmware, supply chain, manufacturing.

To be successful in this position, we believe that you will have a background similar to the below:

Must have an extensive background within High Voltage Systems.
Prior experience within the Automotive space/ Electric Vehicle space is mandatory.
Experience building new powertrain systems from the ground up.
Experience maintaining and improving existing powertrain systems.
Electrical Engineering degree/ Electrical engineering background.

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