Master’s in Off-Highway Electrification and E-Axles Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in off-highway electrification and e-axle engineering, structured in 12 modules covering machinery electrification, traction motors, power electronics, integrated e-axles, off-highway batteries, electrified work functions, high-voltage architecture, charging and infrastructure, energy management, safety regulations, and validation and total cost, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Off-Highway Electrification and E-Axles Engineering — studying from Australia
Off-road and special-purpose vehicles are central to Australia's mining, agriculture, construction and emergency services sectors. Remote geography and harsh conditions create strong demand for robust machinery, including haul trucks, agricultural equipment and specialist fire and rescue vehicles. Engineers work on hydraulics, drivetrains, operator safety and machine automation. Employers include mining equipment manufacturers and dealers, agricultural machinery firms, construction companies and government fleet agencies.
Fees for Australia: A$12,600 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will this qualification be recognised by Australian engineering bodies for off-road vehicle work?
SEIUM qualifications are private and not accredited by Engineers Australia or any national body. Recognition is decided by employers or the relevant professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses competence independently, so check its requirements before enrolling if membership is your goal.
Which Australian employers work with off-road and special vehicles and machinery?
Mining and agricultural equipment makers, fleet operators, defence and emergency service vehicle suppliers, and four-wheel-drive modification businesses are examples. Their hiring decisions depend on their own criteria. Relevant experience and a practical final project are often as important as the qualification.
Can I study this online while working in Australia, and is there support?
Yes, the programmes are 100% online and taught in English, and each student has an assigned technical tutor. You can study from anywhere in Australia without a student visa. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; check the total hours and plan a realistic schedule.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Analyse the feasibility of electrifying off-highway machines.
Select traction motors and inverters.
Design and integrate electric axles.
Size robust batteries for harsh environments.
Electrify hydraulic work functions.
Apply electrical and functional safety regulations.
Assess the total cost of ownership of electric machines.
Who it's for
- Off-highway electrification engineers.
- E-axle engineers.
- Power electronics engineers.
- Battery engineers.
- Vehicle control software engineers.
- Electrical safety engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the construction machinery sector.
What you'll work with
- ISO 14990-1 (electrical safety of earth-moving machinery)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 (batteries and waste batteries)
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 (machinery)
- IEC 61851-1 (conductive charging systems)
- UNE-EN ISO 13849-1 (safety of control systems)
- ISO 25119 (functional safety of agricultural machinery)
- IEC 62660-1 (lithium-ion cells for vehicles)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Ansys Motor-CAD
- Simcenter Amesim
- PLECS
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Drivers of electrification1.2Market segments1.3Types of electric machines1.4Technical challenges of electrification1.5Duty cycles1.6Commercial cases of electric machines1.7Manufacturers and suppliers1.8Regulatory framework for electrification1.9Market trends1.10Case study: electrification of a compact loader
2.1Permanent magnet synchronous motors2.2Induction motors2.3Reluctance motors2.4Interior permanent magnet motors2.5Basic electromagnetic design2.6Motor thermal behaviour2.7Efficiency maps2.8Motor selection2.9Characterisation tests2.10Lab: efficiency map
3.1Traction inverters3.2Silicon carbide semiconductors3.3Silicon IGBT modules3.4Converter topologies3.5Field-oriented vector control3.6Inverter electromagnetic compatibility3.7Electronics cooling3.8Electronics reliability3.9Inverter design3.10Practical: FOC control in Simulink
4.1E-axle architectures4.2Integration of motor, reduction gear and differential4.3Single- and two-speed reduction gearboxes4.4E-axle lubrication4.5E-axle cooling4.6Noise and vibration4.7Mechanical housing design4.8E-axle suppliers4.9E-axle validation4.10Workshop: disassembly of an e-axle
5.1Cell chemistries5.2Pack design5.3Mechanical robustness of the pack5.4Vibration and shock5.5IP protection against water and dust5.6Battery management system5.7Pack thermal management5.8Cycle life5.9Second-life batteries5.10Case study: pack for a telehandler
6.1Electro-hydraulics for work functions6.2Variable-speed pumps6.3Direct electric actuators6.4Electromechanical ball-screw cylinders6.5Efficiency of work functions6.6Work function control6.7Integration in the machine6.8Costs of electrifying work functions6.9Commercial examples of electric work functions6.10Practical: variable-speed pump
7.1Voltage levels7.2Power distribution7.3HV system insulation7.4Insulation monitoring7.5System electrical safety7.6High-voltage cables7.7High-voltage connectors7.8Short-circuit protection7.9Electrical safety regulations7.10Lab: insulation monitoring
8.1AC and DC charging8.2CCS charging standard8.3Megawatt Charging System8.4Cable-powered operation8.5Trolley systems in mining8.6Battery swapping systems8.7Microgrids on site8.8Charging planning8.9Infrastructure costs8.10Case study: charging at a quarry
9.1Vehicle control unit9.2Energy management9.3Regeneration during braking and descent9.4Control strategies9.5Embedded control software9.6On-board diagnostics9.7Energy telematics9.8Consumption optimisation9.9Strategy calibration9.10Practical: regeneration strategy
10.1Electrical safety of machines10.2Functional safety of controls10.3Conductive charging systems10.4Machinery Regulation10.5European Battery Regulation10.6Electromagnetic compatibility of the machine10.7Risk assessment10.8Staff training10.9Electrical hazard signage10.10Case study: electrical risk assessment
11.1Validation plan11.2Durability tests11.3System thermal tests11.4Electromagnetic compatibility tests11.5Field tests11.6Total cost of ownership11.7Business models11.8Residual value of the machine11.9Real cases of electric fleets11.10Case study: TCO of an electric excavator
12.1Machine definition12.2Duty cycle12.3Proposed electrical architecture12.4E-axle selection12.5Battery sizing12.6Work functions12.7Validation plan for the whole system12.8Economic analysis of the proposal12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is taught 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Motor-CAD, Simcenter Amesim and PLECS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for motor characterisation on the bench, off-highway battery validation and charging planning on site. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 14990-1; Regulation (EU) 2023/1542; Regulation (EU) 2023/1230; IEC 61851-1; UNE-EN ISO 13849-1; ISO 25119; IEC 62660-1.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys Motor-CAD, Simcenter Amesim and PLECS, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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