Design Engineer - Electric Motor Design

Role & responsibilities

• Design & Development of PMSM / Induction Motors Develop and optimize motor designs based on application requirements, focusing on performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Simulation using ANSYS RM Expert / Maxwell (2D) Perform electromagnetic analysis to validate designs, optimize torque, reduce losses, and improve overall motor performance.
• Lamination & Magnetic Material Design Work on lamination stack design and selection of magnetic materials to achieve desired efficiency and manufacturability.
• Prototype Building & Testing Support motor prototype assembly, testing, and validation to ensure design meets performance targets.
• Cross-functional Coordination Collaborate with mechanical, production, sourcing, and quality teams for smooth motor development and industrialization.
• SAP Item Code & BoM Creation Create and manage item codes and Bill of Materials (BoM) in SAP for motor assemblies.
• Design Validation & Troubleshooting Analyse test results, identify issues, and implement corrective design improvements during development stages.

Technical Documentation Prepare and maintain design documents, reports, and specifications to support product development and release.

Qualification and experience -

Bachelors or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

4 to 5 years of experience in electric motor design, including PMSM motors

Knowledge / skills required

• Strong understanding of Induction and PMSM motor design and electromagnetic fundamentals
• Proficiency in ANSYS RM Expert / Maxwell (2D) simulation tools
• Knowledge of stator winding design, including winding schemes, slot-pole combinations, and winding factor optimization
• Understanding of winding techniques (distributed, concentrated windings) and their impact on performance
• Familiarity with winding insulation systems, thermal limits, and manufacturing constraints
• Knowledge of lamination design, magnetic materials, and motor manufacturing processes
• Experience in motor prototyping, testing, and performance evaluation
• Familiarity with SAP for item code creation and BoM management
• Good analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills

Functional / Technical Competencies

• Motor performance optimization (efficiency, torque, losses, thermal behaviour)
• Prototype development and validation capability
• Cross-functional coordination and project execution
• Technical documentation and reporting skills
• Root cause analysis and troubleshooting

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong ownership and accountability in delivering design outcomes
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work across teams and functions
• Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement orientation
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage priorities and work in a fast-paced environment