Design Engineer - Motor

Job Purpose

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for traction motors used in electric three wheelers and advanced three wheeler vehicle.
• Support new product development, cost optimization, quality improvement, and localization activities.
• Ensure robust mechanical design through CAE inputs, DFMEA, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and validation testing.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to achieve project targets related to performance, cost, quality, and timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in motor reliability, manufacturability, and serviceability.

Key Responsibilities

• Design motor mechanical parts such as housing, end covers, shaft, rotor stack interfaces, cooling features, mounting structures, seals, and fastening systems.
• Create and release 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation using CAD tools.
• Perform design calculations for structural integrity, fits and tolerances, bearing selection, sealing systems, and thermal considerations.
• Prepare and review DFMEA, DVP&R, control plans, and engineering specifications.
• Analyze test failures and implement corrective actions through root cause analysis.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and engineering best practices.
• Drive value engineering and cost reduction projects.
• Work with suppliers for component development and localization initiatives..
• Coordinate with Electrical Design, CAE, Testing, PED, Quality, and CP.
• Support prototype builds and pilot production activities.
• Resolve manufacturing and field-related issues through engineering interventions.
• Maintain engineering documentation and change management records.
• Support technology benchmarking and competitor product analysis.
• Contribute to innovation, patents, and technical knowledge creation.

Education B.tech in Mechanical Engineering

• Experience 2 to 4 years of experience in motor mechanical design, automotive component design, EV powertrain development, or related product engineering activities.
• Experience in CAD software such as CATIA, Creo.
• Exposure to DFMEA, GD&T, APQP, Design Validation, and engineering change management.
• Experience in EV traction motor development is preferred.

Internal and External Interactions

• Internal -Motor Electrical design team, CAE Team, Testing & Validation Team, Vehicle Integration Team, PED Tea, QAD, CP & Programs
• External - Suppliers, Service team, marketing team, consultants, testing agencies