Section Head- EV & Drivetrain

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Date: 11 Aug 2025

Location: Jaipur, RJ, IN, 302028

Company: Hero Motocorp

Function
Research & Development - Jaipur
Pay Band
M6 and above
Role
Section Head- EV & Drivetrain
A purpose driven role for you
The incumbent is responsible for leading the Design and Engineering of entire EV Drivetrain systems encompassing all phases of product development from architecture to production launch. This position is a rare opportunity to work for a leading edge company with exciting technologies (EV, HEV etc.), and great global opportunities with broad responsibility, innovative products, high-visibility and recognitions. The candidate will be responsible of the section taking care of:
  • Design, development and integration of the drivetrain platforms made by hardware, power electronics, control system and software for Battery Electrical Vehicles (BEV), HEV and other advanced drivetrain vehicles. The drivetrain systems include Battery packs with BMS, Inverters, DC-DC converters, thermal system, Power distribution system, charging system, drivetrain control system, motors etc.
  • Complete functional requirements and deliverables to meet program attributes, cost and timing objectives:
o Support multiple vehicle programs with continuous improvement in efficiency
o Meet global regulatory requirements and compliance execution
  • Develop a capable and high performing team with technical expertise and winning cultures to challenge the vision “be the future of mobility”. Provide strong leadership with Managers, Tech leaders and Engineers at international level.
  • Strong management skills for resolving business and technical issues. Focus on objectives/deliverables and drive for results.
  • Foster creativity and develop innovative technologies in system and all drivetrain components, especially in battery, power electronic, control system and software areas.
  • To develop simulation and functional development team able to challenge the requirement coming from the customers through a flexible and scalable platform.
A Day in the life
EV and HV Drivetrain architecture strategy, design and development supervision.
EV/HV Drivetrain component (Battery, BMS, VCU, DC_DC, Charging infra, MCU and Motor) development management Manage the EV/HV Drivetrain tests Cooperation EV/HV team mgt.
Academic Qualification & Experience
BTech/MTech in Electric, Mechatronic or equivalent. Advanced Qualifications are an advantage.
Technical Skills/Knowledge
Experience in automotive EV/HV drivetrain design and development as well as in Electrical project leading
Worked in automotive relevant application including EV/HV drivetrain components and system development. Demonstrated progressive responsibility and direct experience with automotive electric drive and hybrid control, power electronics, battery pack systems, regulatory testing. Automotive OEM experience preferred. Hands on, creative/innovative mind set with experience in advanced automotive propulsion system development using advanced engineering and R&D methodologies. Ability to deal effectively with and lead within a fast-paced, dynamic and change-oriented environment. Deep knowledge and expertise in Powertrain system quality process. Direct experience on drivetrain value chain and cost management Excellent leadership skills with experience building and leading engineering and business teams that may be in multiple locations. International experience preferred. Ability to partner and work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment Record of accomplishment of successful vehicle program development experience, including design, sourcing, verification, and launch of EV and hybrid propulsion systems. Project management strong experience Expertise in Mechatronic/Electric/Electronic component development and testing EV/HV drivetrain development management experience Knowledge about the most common automotive communication line (CAN, LIN, Flexray etc.) Deep knowledge of practices and procedures related to the distributed architecture Experience in the field of complex automotive systems and deployment of high volume applications. Knowledge about automotive SW system environment is a plus Knowledge on requirement management tools (like Doors Reqtify etc. ) and development toolchains is a plus Ability to work through RCA (why why, 8D, Ishikawa etc) Good experience in V-model development process. Knowledge of standards ISO 26262.
Behavioural Skills
Management of logistically distributed projects and team
Excellent communication and intercultural skills Strategic orientation Innovative thinking Develop people Leveraging technologies
What will it be like to work for Hero
As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.
About Hero
Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility soluations for its millions of customers around the world.
Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.
We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision “Be the Future of Mobility”, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030.
We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp’s eight ‘green’ manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1).
Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 – its first EV – in India and plans to launch the product in global markets.
We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India’s flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp’s Global Corporate Partner.
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