Motor Expert / Technologist

Job Overview

We are looking for a senior Motor Expert / Motor Technologist to provide technical leadership in the development and optimization of advanced electric motors for 2W and 3W EV applications.

The role will involve a combination of mechanical motor design, electromagnetic development, simulation, validation, failure analysis and technical problem-solving, along with mentoring cross-functional engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete design and development of EV traction motors, from concept definition through development, validation and series production.
• Develop and optimize motor components and assemblies with a focus on performance, reliability, weight, cost and manufacturability.
• Carry out tolerance, stack-up and fitment studies to ensure proper component interfaces, clearances and assembly accuracy.
• Develop detailed 3D designs and assemblies using CATIA V5/V6, covering Part Design, Assembly, Surfacing and Generative Shape Design.
• Work on electromagnetic design and simulation using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell and Motor-CAD.
• Optimize electromagnetic and mechanical architecture to achieve improved torque density, efficiency and overall motor performance.
• Provide technical expertise on hub and mid-drive motor construction, including sealing, thermal considerations, magnets, copper winding and rotating components.
• Select appropriate materials and design concepts while considering weight, durability, performance and cost.
• Participate in DFMEA and design risk assessments and ensure identified risks are addressed during product development.
• Investigate field and warranty issues by connecting observed failures with design, GD&T, material and component-related parameters.
• Drive technical improvements, corrective actions and engineering changes (ECN) based on failure investigation and product performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal engineering teams for component development, prototype development and NPD activities.
• Apply DFM and DFA concepts to improve manufacturability, assembly and product cost.
• Develop appropriate validation strategies and test plans and establish correlation between simulation and physical test results.
• Analyze motor performance with emphasis on efficiency, torque characteristics, thermal behavior and NVH.
• Provide technical direction to electrical, mechanical, R&D, NPD and manufacturing engineering teams during new motor development and production support.
• Support technical decision-making and resolve complex design and development issues in collaboration with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Technical Expertise Required

• EV / Automotive Traction Motor Design & Development
• PMSM / BLDC / Hub Motor / Mid-Drive Motor
• Electromagnetic design and simulation
• ANSYS Maxwell / Motor-CAD
• CATIA V5/V6
• GD&T, tolerance and stack-up analysis
• Motor mechanical and structural design
• Thermal management and IP protection
• Magnets and copper winding systems
• Material selection and weight optimization
• DFMEA, DFM and DFA
• Motor validation and simulation correlation
• NVH and motor performance optimization
• Warranty / field failure analysis
• ECN and engineering change management
• NPD and product industrialization
• Technical team leadership and mentoring

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of relevant experience in electric motor design, development or automotive R&D.
• Strong hands-on experience in traction motor development and motor component design.
• Should possess a good combination of mechanical, electromagnetic, thermal and structural motor engineering knowledge.
• Experience in leading technical teams and working with suppliers, manufacturing and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Candidates with experience in 2W / 3W EV motor development will be preferred.

Key Search Keywords:

EV Motor Design | Traction Motor | Motor Expert | Motor Technologist | PMSM | BLDC | Hub Motor | Mid-Drive Motor | CATIA V5 | CATIA V6 | ANSYS Maxwell | Motor-CAD | Electromagnetic Design | Motor R&D | GD&T | Stack-up Analysis | DFMEA | DFM | DFA | Thermal Management | NVH | Motor Validation | NPD | ECN