Head of Engineering

Head of Engineering – EV Motor / Driveline (Powertrain) Company

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the overall engineering strategy aligned with the company’s vision for EV motor development.
• Drive innovation in motor technologies (PMSM, BLDC, Induction, Axial Flux, Hub Motors) to meet evolving market and regulatory demands.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term technology roadmap, including electrification, power electronics, and control systems.
• Benchmark global competitors and adopt best practices to position the company as a leader in EV motor technology.

Research & Development

• Lead R&D initiatives in advanced motor design, efficiency improvements, noise & vibration reduction, and thermal management.
• Oversee development of prototypes, validation, and testing of motors to meet safety, reliability, and cost targets.

• Electromagnetic Design Expertise

  – Hands-on experience with advanced simulation tools like

  JMAG, SPEED, and Motor-CAD

  for motor performance optimization.
• Foster IP creation—patents, designs, and proprietary technologies to secure competitive advantage.

Product Engineering

• Manage end-to-end product engineering lifecycle: concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation, and industrialization.
• Ensure motor designs meet global standards (ISO, IEC, AIS, CE, UL, etc.) and regional homologation requirements.
• Collaborate with power electronics, battery systems, and vehicle integration teams for seamless drivetrain performance.

• Mechanical Design Knowledge

  – Apply design rules for motors, e-drives, and controllers to ensure durability, manufacturability, and performance.

• Motor & Controller Topologies

  – Strong familiarity with architectures (PMSM, BLDC, SRM, Axial Flux) and their control strategies (FOC, DTC, sensorless control).
• Implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Reliability (DFR), and cost-optimization practices.

Testing, Validation & Certification

• Oversee rigorous testing protocols: durability, thermal cycling, EMI/EMC, high-voltage safety, and reliability.

• Product Testing & Certification

  – Manage EV motor and controller validation, homologation, and compliance with domestic and global regulatory standards.
• Drive certification processes for new product launches in Indian and export markets.

Operations & Manufacturing Support

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure scalability, quality, and efficiency in production processes.

• Process Design & Manufacturing

  – Deep understanding of motor manufacturing processes (winding, lamination, casting, assembly, rotor balancing, etc.) and design guidelines.
• Drive supplier development, localization of critical components, and cost competitiveness.
• Support automation, robotics, and precision assembly techniques for high-volume production.

People Leadership

• Build, mentor, and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, electronics, thermal, materials, and software engineers).
• Establish a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Groom next-level leaders within engineering to ensure strong succession planning.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with OEM clients to translate their requirements into engineering solutions.
• Act as the technical face of the company during customer discussions, technical reviews, and joint development programs.
• Engage with external stakeholders like academia, industry consortia, and research institutes for partnerships.

Techno-Commercial & Business Alignment

• Techno-Commercial Acumen

  – Align engineering designs with cost targets, product positioning, and business strategy.
• Evaluate trade-offs between performance, cost, and time-to-market to support profitable growth.
• Support business development with technical insights for client pitches and partnerships.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience:

  15–25 years in engineering/R&D, with at least 7–10 years leading teams in EV motors, e-drives, or automotive powertrain systems.

• Technical Expertise:

  Strong knowledge of

  electromagnetic and mechanical design

  (JMAG, SPEED, Motor-CAD), motor/controller topologies (PMSM, BLDC, Induction, Axial Flux) and their control strategies.

• Product Development:

  Proven track record of delivering

  end-to-end EV motor programs

  – from concept, prototyping, and validation to certification and mass production.

• Manufacturing & Process Knowledge:

  Hands-on understanding of

  motor manufacturing processes

  , DFM/DFR practices, supplier development, and process optimization.

• Techno-Commercial Acumen:

  Ability to balance

  cost, performance, and time-to-market

  while ensuring profitability and competitiveness.

• Customer Orientation:

  Proven experience working with

  OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers

  , acting as the technical face of the organization and ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Education:

  B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering;

  M.Tech / Ph.D. preferred

  .