GE_111 - PowerTrain Engineer

Location: Bangalore, India

Department: Staffing

Experience: 4-6

Role Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Develop control algorithms and control strategies for electric machines including BLDC, IM, PM, and IPM motors and 3-phase switching power converters using model-based development methods.
• Perform simulation and analysis of electric drives and low-voltage power electronics.
• Plan and execute motor control algorithm development, testing, and verification using dynamometer, HIL, and SIL platforms.
• Perform motor parameter measurement, control algorithm calibration, and tuning for new motor variants on dynamometer and vehicle platforms.
• Generate and optimize motor control calibration maps based on test results and performance requirements.
• Support the design and development of EV battery and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• Plan and execute cell balancing activities, including cell stacking and power-density calculations.
• Support the design and development of EV charging systems/chargers.
• Design and develop CAN communication architecture for EV powertrain and electrical systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve powertrain efficiency and overall system performance.
• Develop electrical and electronic systems in accordance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and execute Design Verification Plans (DVPs) for electrical and electronic systems.
• Develop and review SOR/TRSO (Statement of Requirement / Technical Requirement Sign-Off) documentation.
• Coordinate with testing teams for wiring harness durability and reliability testing.
• Work closely with suppliers, NPD, sourcing, and cross-functional engineering teams for product development and issue resolution.

Technical Skills

• Strong fundamentals in Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of electric motors and motor controllers.
• Working knowledge of BLDC, IM, PM, and IPM motor technologies.
• Strong understanding of motor control algorithms and control strategies.
• Knowledge of PID and PWM control techniques.
• Strong knowledge of power electronics and 3-phase power converters.
• Experience with motor simulation, calibration, tuning, and testing.
• Knowledge of dynamometer, HIL, and SIL-based testing.
• Strong understanding of EV battery systems and battery composition.
• Good knowledge of BMS architecture and battery management strategies.
• Understanding of cell balancing, cell stacking, and power-density calculations.
• Knowledge of EV charger development.
• Good understanding of CAN communication and CAN architecture.
• Knowledge of AIS-156 and applicable EV statutory requirements.
• Understanding of EMI/EMC requirements.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on experience in EV motor control / electric drive development.
• Strong experience with motor controllers and control algorithms.
• Experience with one or more of BLDC, IM, PM/PMSM, or IPM motors.
• Strong knowledge of PID/PWM and power electronics.
• Experience in motor calibration and dynamometer testing.
• Exposure to HIL/SIL testing and verification.
• Knowledge of EV battery and BMS systems.
• Working knowledge of CAN architecture.
• Understanding of AIS-156 and EMI/EMC requirements.
• Ability to work with suppliers, NPD, sourcing, and testing teams.