Integration cum Application Engineer — Powertrain (Manager)

EMotorad; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

EMotorad seeks an experienced Powertrain Lead to own the complete electric two-wheeler powertrain—battery, motor, controller, charger, display, and wiring. You will integrate components into a single validated vehicle system, tune configurations for performance and range, and lead the test engineering team.

You will define architecture, drive testing programs, and coordinate with suppliers in India and abroad to achieve homologation readiness and robust drivability.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in EV powertrain development with OEMs or suppliers.
• 4+ years in system integration or application engineering for two/three-wheelers.
• Experience integrating hub/mid-drive motors, controllers, chargers, displays and battery packs.
• Hands-on with CAN tools, dataloggers and vehicle instrumentation.
• Knowledge of AIS-156 and Indian homologation processes; exposure to Chinese suppliers is a plus.
• Experience leading small technical teams preferred.
• Strong system-level thinking with deep component-level understanding.
• Ability to translate customer use-cases into component specs and tuning parameters.
• Structured problem solving (8D, DFMEA) and test planning.

Responsibilities

• System Integration: Own end-to-end integration of powertrain components into the vehicle.
• System Architecture: Define powertrain specs, voltage, power targets, CAN matrix and EMC strategy.
• Application Engineering: Tune maps, ride modes, regen, thermal derating and charging profiles.
• Component Interfacing: Define interface specs and resolve supplier mismatches.
• Supplier Technical Interface: Engage with Indian/Chinese suppliers for evaluation and support.
• Vehicle-Level Validation: Lead dyno, range, thermal, EMC tests and field trials.
• Troubleshooting: Root-cause analysis using CAN logs and data acquisition.
• Homologation & Compliance: Ensure AIS-156, AIS-004, CMVR and EMC compliance; liaise with ARAI/ICAT.
• Team Leadership: Coach two junior test engineers; set test docs and safety protocols.

Skills

EV powertrain development

System integration

CAN tools

AIS-156 knowledge

Team leadership

System-level thinking

Calibration mindset

Structured problem solving

Communication

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

CAN tools (CANalyzer/PCAN/Busmaster)

Dataloggers

Dynos

Job description

We see ourselves as a bunch of crazy maniacs who refuse to understand \"It Can Not Happen\". People know us for building the most awesome e-bikes (electric bicycles) but, how we see it is \"We believe we are changing the world, one e-bike at a time, and playing a part in bringing India to the Global map for EVs.\" The company aims to bring across top-quality eBikes which would currently cost way more in the domestic market at an affordable price utilizing its local sourcing and manufacturing capabilities.

Let\'s talk numbers. We are currently the market leader in India across the e-bike category and are just on the verge of announcing our Series C. Having grown from a team of 5 to 400+ across the globe, from a small garage to offices across 15+ countries and clocking in INR 300+ Cr revenue in the first three years of operations. We have raised a series B from global investors. We think this is a great start to our exciting journey.

We think this is a great start to our exciting journey.

Come, join us, help us transform the world, mobility, and have a blast while doing it! Think you are the right fit?

Role Purpose:

Act as the technical owner of the complete electric two-wheeler powertrain — battery, motor, controller, charger, display, harnesses and connectors — integrating individual components into a validated, homologation-ready vehicle system, tuning the application for performance, range and reliability, and leading the test engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Integration: Own end-to-end integration of battery pack, motor, motor controller, on-board/off-board charger, display/cluster, DC-DC converter, wiring harnesses and connectors into the vehicle.
• System Architecture: Define powertrain system specifications — voltage architecture, power and torque targets, communication architecture (CAN matrix, protocols), grounding and EMC strategy.
• Application Engineering: Tune controller maps, ride modes, regen strategy, thermal derating and charging profiles to deliver target performance, range and drivability; match component specs to vehicle use-cases.
• Component Interfacing: Prepare and own interface specifications (electrical, mechanical, communication) between all powertrain components; resolve mismatches between suppliers\' components; work day-to-day with the battery designers (mechanical and electrical architects) as peer specialists.
• Supplier Technical Interface: Work with component suppliers in India and China for specification finalisation, sample evaluation, application support and issue resolution; support strategic sourcing in techno-commercial evaluation.
• Vehicle-Level Validation: Plan and lead the powertrain DVP — dyno testing, range testing, thermal testing, EMC, durability and field trials; direct the test engineers in execution and build test infrastructure.
• Troubleshooting: Lead root-cause analysis of system-level issues (communication faults, derating, charging failures, harness issues) using CAN logs, data acquisition and structured problem solving (8D).
• Homologation & Compliance: Ensure the powertrain meets AIS-156, AIS-004, CMVR and EMC requirements; interface with ARAI/ICAT for certification.
• Team Leadership: Manage, coach and develop the two junior test engineers; establish test documentation standards, safety protocols and lab discipline.

Requirements:

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical / Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineering.
• 8–12 years in EV powertrain development, of which 4+ years in system integration or application engineering for electric two/three-wheelers at OEMs or powertrain suppliers.
• Demonstrated experience integrating hub/mid-drive motors, controllers, chargers, displays and battery packs into production vehicles.
• Strong hands-on capability with CAN tools (CANalyzer, PCAN, Busmaster), dataloggers, dynos and vehicle instrumentation.
• Working knowledge of AIS-156 and Indian homologation processes; exposure to Chinese supplier ecosystems is a strong advantage.
• Prior experience leading small technical teams preferred.
• System-level thinking with deep component-level understanding across battery, motor, controller and charging.
• Application/calibration mindset — translating customer use-cases into component specs and tuning parameters.
• Structured problem solving (8D, DFMEA), test planning (DVP&R) and technical documentation.
• Strong communication to work across suppliers, sourcing, and vehicle engineering teams.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Powertrain integration milestones and vehicle prototype readiness on time.
• Vehicle-level performance vs. targets (range, top speed, gradeability, charge time).
• System-level issue closure cycle time and field failure PPM.