Job
Description
Role:
System Engineering – e-Powertrain
§ Lead the
system-level design, integration, and validation
of e-powertrain systems including electric motors, inverters, gearbox, battery interfaces, and thermal systems.
§ Define, analyze, and manage
system requirements and technical specifications
, ensuring alignment with vehicle-level targets and functional safety standards.
§ Develop and maintain
system architecture
, interface definitions, and signal matrices for e-powertrain components.
§ Collaborate with hardware, software, controls, calibration, and vehicle integration teams to ensure robust system performance and seamless integration.
§ Ensure compliance with
functional safety (ISO 26262)
and system development standards (ASPICE, CySec ISO 21434, etc.).
§ Lead
failure mode analysis, system validation, and verification
through simulations, bench tests, and vehicle-level testing.
§ Liaise with component suppliers and internal stakeholders for development timelines,
DVP
execution, and performance reviews.
§ Design advanced control algorithms for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines (PMSM) and Induction Machines.
§ Develop and calibrate motor control software for optimal torque, efficiency, and thermal performance.
§ Lead innovation in motor control strategies including flux weakening, torque ripple reduction, and intelligent direct torque control.
§ Utilize MATLAB/Simulink for modeling of control design and validation of motor control strategies.
§ Collaborate with software and hardware teams to ensure seamless integration of motor control systems.
§ Drive innovation and continuous improvement in system development methodologies and toolchains.
§ Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in system engineering of electric powertrains for 4-wheeler electric vehicles (EVs).
§ Proven track record in end-to-end product development, from concept to production, of e-powertrain systems, including:
High-voltage traction systems
: traction motors (PMSM/IM), inverters, DC-DC converters, and on-board chargers, junction box, gearbox.
Mechanical integration
of electric drive units (EDUs), transmission interfaces, cooling systems.
Battery-pack interface
understanding including power distribution, contactors, pre-charge circuits, and HV safety.
Thermal management systems
for power electronics and motor cooling.
Vehicle-level performance target cascading
to system and sub-system level (e.g., range, acceleration, NVH, efficiency).
System Engineering:
§ Expertise in defining and managing
system and sub-system level requirements
using tools like
Siemens Polarion / IBM DOORS
.
§ Developing and analyzing
system architecture diagrams, signal interface definitions
, and network communication maps CAN/LIN/Ethernet).
§ Experience in conducting
functional safety assessments (ISO 26262)
: HARA, FMEA, FTA, safety goal definition, and safety concept development.
§
System-level validation and verification planning
, including test plan preparation, test execution, and result interpretation.
§ Exposure to
simulation tools
(MATLAB/Simulink, Amesim, or GT-Power) for modeling the system behavior, energy flow, and thermal loads.
Integration and Collaboration Experience:
Cross-functional collaboration with:
§
Electrical and mechanical hardware teams
for packaging, wiring harness design, and enclosure layout.
§
Software and controls teams
for defining interface specifications and ensuring proper implementation of control strategies.
§
Vehicle integration teams
for validating drivability, performance, and system compatibility at the vehicle level.
§ Experience in
working with suppliers and partners
for component specification finalization, DVP planning, and resolving integration issues.
Project Exposure:
§ Involvement in
SOP-focused EV programs
, especially those where the candidate led system engineering activities or played a key role in architectural definition.
§ Preferred: Exposure to
global EV platforms
or
cross-geography collaboration
with OEM or Tier-1 teams.
§ Exposure to design and development of 6-in-one systems that include traction motor (PMSM/IM), inverter, gearbox, DC-DC converter, on-board charger, junction box.
§ Ability to
troubleshoot system-level issues
during testing and validation phases and root-cause analysis of integration problems.
Key Competencies
§ Strong systems thinking and problem-solving approach.
§ Ability to lead cross-functional technical discussions and mentor junior engineers.
§ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
§ High ownership, adaptability, and collaborative mindset.
