Dyno Test Engineer

Onward Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Onward Technologies in Pune, Maharashtra seeks a Motor Dyno Test Stand Technician to support electric motor, inverter, and powertrain testing. You will set up dyno test stands, install instrumentation, run functional and durability tests, and collect data for reports.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting test stands, validating instrumentation, and collaborating with design and systems teams while maintaining lab safety and 5S practices.

Qualifications

• Dynamometer operation and setup for motor and inverter testing.
• Builds and maintains electrical test setups and fixtures.
• Hands-on with high-voltage safety and laboratory safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate motor dynamometer test stands and instrumentation.
• Execute functional, performance, durability, and validation tests.
• Collect, review, and document test data for engineering reviews.
• Collaborate with design and systems engineering teams.

Skills

Dyno operation

Test stand setup

Electrical testing

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Lab safety

Tools

LabVIEW

NI DAQ

CANalyzer/CANoe

Oscilloscopes

Power analyzers

Soldering/Desoldering

Excel

Job description

Required:

We are seeking an initiative-taking Motor Dyno Test Stand Technician / Dyno Test Engineer to support electric motor, inverter, and powertrain testing activities. The candidate will be responsible for dyno test setup, instrumentation, execution of functional, performance, durability, and validation tests, data collection, troubleshooting, and maintenance, and breakdown of dynamometer test systems.

The position requires:

• Set up and operate motor dynamometer test stands.
• Install and configure test articles including motors, inverters, controllers, and associated instrumentation.
• Execute functional, performance, efficiency, thermal, durability, and endurance tests.
• Monitor torque, speed, voltage, current, power, temperature, vibration, and efficiency parameters.
• Major testing experience on load test, torque test, open loop & close loop test, Dyno setup & calibration, power analyzer.
• Configure and operate DAQ systems, sensors, and test automation software.
• Analyze test data and generate test reports.
• Troubleshot test stand equipment, DUT failures, and instrumentation issues. Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with design, validation, controls, and systems engineering teams.
• Operate electrical and environmental test equipment safely, including high-voltage equipment.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize test data; prepare accurate test reports and maintain records.
• PCBA rework, component replacement, wire harness assembly, and test setup preparation.
• Support troubleshooting, product issue investigation, and root cause analysis with engineering teams.
• Maintain 5S, calibration records, inventory records, and safe working practices in the test lab.
• Follow ESD and high-voltage safety practices during test setup, execution, and teardown.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve test quality, efficiency, and lab performance.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs functional, validation, voltage drop, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, continuity, and related electrical tests as per defined procedures.
• Builds and maintains electrical test setups, test benches, fixtures, crimping, test harnesses, wiring, soldering, desoldering and connector assemblies required for test execution.
• Operates test instruments such as high-voltage power supplies, multimeters, clamp meters, micro-ohm meters, Hi-Pot testers, insulation resistance testers, LCR meters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, current and voltage probes, and climatic chambers.
• Collects, reviews, analyzes, and document test data to prepare clear and accurate test reports for engineering reviews.
• Hands-on experience in PCBA rework and repair for SMT and through-hole components, including component replacement using soldering/desoldering techniques, wire harness preparation and cable assembly, and test setup preparation with laboratory equipment configuration.
• Supports troubleshooting, failure investigation, and root cause analysis for product, setup, and test-related issues.
• Maintains laboratory 5S, tool and instrument records, equipment usage records, and calibration records to ensure audit readiness.
• Follows ESD, electrical safety, high-voltage safety, and general laboratory safety practices during all test activities.
• Coordinates with engineers and technicians to clarify test requirements, share progress, resolve technical issues, and complete test requests on time.
• Participates in continuous improvement, standard work, and lab best-practice initiatives to enhance quality, productivity, and compliance.

Required Skills

Dyno & Test Systems

• Dynamometer operation and setup, Motor and inverter testing, Performance and durability testing,
• Load profile execution, Test automation systems & DAQ (Data Acquisition Systems).

Electrical Knowledge

• AC/DC motors. BLDC, PMSM, Induction Motors. Motor controllers and inverters.
• Power electronics fundamentals, High-voltage safety practices, Electrical measurements and instrumentation.

Instrumentation

• Torque transducers, Speed encoders, Thermocouples / RTDs, Current probes, Voltage measurement systems, Oscilloscopes, and power analyzers.

Troubleshooting Skills

• Electrical fault finding, Sensor diagnosis, Test stand debugging, Wiring verification, Hardware integration issues, & Root cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5Why etc)

Other Skills

• Experience in harness preparation, crimping, wiring, connector assembly, soldering, and desoldering activities.
• Experience in PCB soldering / desoldering and strain gauge application will be useful.
• Ability to operate high-voltage power supplies, multimeters, clamp meters, micro-ohm meters, Hi-Pot testers, insulation resistance testers, LCR meters, oscilloscopes, power analyzers, data analyzers, current and voltage probes, and climatic chambers.
• Good analytical, troubleshooting, technical documentation, and report writing skills.
• Awareness of ESD controls, electrical safety, high-voltage safety, 5S, calibration, and lab compliance practices.

Preferred / Additional specialized knowledge

• Knowledge of data acquisition systems, LabVIEW (preferred), NI DAQ systems, CANanalyzer/CANoe. Excel data analysis, Data logger & SW hands on experience and basic instrumentation interfaces.
• Exposer of quality management system ISO17025, AS9100 or similar.
• Understanding audit readiness, and problem-solving / root cause analysis tools.
• Exposure to engineering workflow tools such as ENOVIA, JIRA, or similar systems.