Motor Design Engineer _ EV Traction Motor

Amor Management Consultants; Krishnagiri District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Amor Management Consultants seeks an experienced Motor Design Engineer to lead electromagnetic and thermal design for BLDC, PMSM, or Induction motors used in EV applications. You will run simulations with tools like ANSYS Maxwell and Motor-CAD, develop windings and cooling strategies, and validate prototypes through testing and qualification.

Collaborating with manufacturing, controls, and reliability teams, you will drive DFMEA and design for production while optimizing cost, reliability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in electric motor design and development.
• Experience in BLDC / PMSM / Induction motor design.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic theory, motor topology, winding design, losses, torque-speed characteristics and efficiency optimization.
• Hands-on with ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD or similar tools.
• Understanding of thermal management and temperature analysis.
• Knowledge of insulation systems and motor design standards.
• Experience with prototype development, motor testing, validation and failure analysis.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DFT and reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of FOC, sensor-based and sensorless control is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromagnetic design and simulation of electric motors for torque and efficiency.
• Conduct thermal analysis and cooling strategy development for reliable operation.
• Develop and optimize windings, insulation, sensors, wiring, and related components.
• Use ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD or equivalent tools for analysis.
• Apply DFMEA, DFA, DFT to production-friendly motor designs.
• Collaborate with manufacturing for winding, casting, machining, assembly feasibility.
• Support prototype build, testing, validation and product qualification.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for prototype, test, and EOL issues and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare validation plans and correlate results with test data.
• Coordinate with motor controller teams to align parameters (FOC, sensorless).
• Analyze field failures and contribute to reliability improvements.
• Maintain engineering documents like DFMEA, reliability analyses, validation reports.
• Work with cross-functional teams: Controls, Electronics, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality, Product Engineering.

Skills

BLDC design

PMSM design

Induction motor design

Electromagnetic theory

Thermal analysis

Motor control concepts

DFMEA / DFM / DFA / DFT

Prototyping and testing

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Tools

ANSYS Maxwell

Motor-CAD

Job description

Job Title: Motor Design Engineer
Industry: Automotive / Electric Mobility / EV

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Motor Design Engineer with strong expertise in the design and development of BLDC, PMSM, or Induction Motors for electric mobility applications. The candidate will be responsible for electromagnetic and thermal design, simulation, prototyping, validation, and continuous product improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform electromagnetic design and simulation of electric motors to achieve optimum torque, efficiency, power density, and NVH performance.
• Carry out thermal analysis and cooling strategy development to ensure reliable motor operation under various operating conditions.
• Develop and optimize motor components including winding, insulation systems, sensors, wiring/harnesses, and related electrical components.
• Use simulation tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD or equivalent software for motor performance analysis and optimization.
• Apply DFM, DFA and DFT principles to develop cost-effective and production-friendly motor designs.
• Work closely with manufacturing and tooling teams for winding, casting, machining, assembly, and mass-production feasibility.
• Support prototype build, testing, validation and product qualification activities.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for prototype, testing, assembly, and End-of-Line (EOL) issues and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare validation plans and correlate simulation results with actual test data.
• Collaborate with motor controller and controls teams to align motor parameters with control strategies such as FOC and sensorless control.
• Analyze field/warranty failures and contribute to design improvements and reliability enhancement.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation including DFMEA, reliability analysis, validation reports and service-life assessments.
• Work with cross-functional teams including Controls, Electronics, Manufacturing, Testing, Quality and Product Engineering.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech in Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering or related discipline.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in electric motor design and development.
• Strong experience in BLDC / PMSM / Induction Motor design.
• Good knowledge of electromagnetic theory, motor topology, winding design, losses, torque-speed characteristics and efficiency optimization.
• Hands-on experience with ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD or similar motor simulation tools.
• Good understanding of thermal management, cooling methods and temperature analysis.
• Knowledge of electrical insulation systems and applicable motor design standards.
• Exposure to prototype development, motor testing, validation and failure analysis.
• Good understanding of DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DFT and reliability engineering.
• Knowledge of motor control concepts such as FOC, sensor-based and sensorless control will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in EV traction motor design, 2W/3W/4W electric vehicle motors, automotive motors, BLDC/PMSM development, electromagnetic simulation, thermal analysis and prototype validation will be preferred.

Key skills:
Electric Motor Design | EV Motor | Traction Motor | PMSM | BLDC | Motor Design Engineer | ANSYS Maxwell | Motor-CAD | Electromagnetic Design | Thermal Analysis | Motor Simulation | FOC | Sensorless Control | DFMEA | DFM | DFA | DFT | Motor Validation | Prototype Development | RCA | NVH | EV Automotive

About the Company

We are a growing Electric Mobility and Automotive technology company focused on developing advanced electric powertrain solutions for 2W and 3W EV applications. The organization is backed by strong automotive and global technology expertise, with a focus on traction motors, motor controllers, and integrated electric drive systems.

With a strong emphasis on R&D, engineering excellence, product innovation, and quality, the company is expanding its capabilities in next-generation EV technologies and offers opportunities to work on challenging projects across motor design, electromagnetic and thermal simulation, prototyping, testing, validation, and product industrialization.