Electrifying Innovation Leader

This role requires a seasoned leader with expertise in advanced motor technologies to drive innovation and execute the overall engineering strategy aligned with the company's vision.

The successful candidate will be responsible for defining and executing the overall engineering strategy, driving innovation in motor designs, collaborating with executive leadership on long-term technology roadmap, and benchmarking global competitors.

• Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement the overall engineering strategy aligned with the company's vision for EV motor development.
  • Promote innovation in motor technologies (PMSM, BLDC, Induction, Axial Flux, Hub Motors) to meet evolving market and regulatory demands.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term technology roadmap, including electrification, power electronics, and control systems.
  • Benchmark global competitors and adopt best practices to position the company as a leader in EV motor technology.
• Research & Development
  • Lead R&D initiatives in advanced motor design, efficiency improvements, noise & vibration reduction, and thermal management.
  • Oversee development of prototypes, validation, and testing of motors to meet safety, reliability, and cost targets.
  • Foster IP creation—patents, designs, and proprietary technologies to secure competitive advantage.
• Product Engineering
  • Manage end-to-end product engineering lifecycle: concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation, and industrialization.
  • Ensure motor designs meet global standards (ISO, IEC, AIS, CE, UL, etc.) and regional homologation requirements.
  • Collaborate with power electronics, battery systems, and vehicle integration teams for seamless drivetrain performance.
  • Apply design rules for motors, e-drives, and controllers to ensure durability, manufacturability, and performance.
  • Strong familiarity with architectures (PMSM, BLDC, SRM, Axial Flux) and their control strategies (FOC, DTC, sensor less control).
  • Implement Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Reliability (DFR), and cost-optimization practices.
• Testing, Validation & Certification
  • Oversee rigorous testing protocols: durability, thermal cycling, EMI/EMC, high-voltage safety, and reliability.
  • Manage EV motor and controller validation, homologation, and compliance with domestic and global regulatory standards.
  • Drive certification processes for new product launches in Indian and export markets.
• Operations & Manufacturing Support
  • Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure scalability, quality, and efficiency in production processes.
  • Deep understanding of motor manufacturing processes (winding, lamination, casting, assembly, rotor balancing, etc.) and design guidelines.
  • Drive supplier development, localization of critical components, and cost competitiveness.
  • Support automation, robotics, and precision assembly techniques for high-volume production.
• People Leadership
  • Build, mentor, and lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, electronics, thermal, materials, and software engineers).
  • Establish a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
  • Groom next-level leaders within engineering to ensure strong succession planning.
• Candidate Requirements:
  • Experience: 15–25 years in engineering/R&D, with at least 7–10 years leading teams in EV motors, e-drives, or automotive powertrain systems.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of electromagnetic and mechanical design, motor/controller topologies, and their control strategies.
  • Product Development: Proven track record of delivering end-to-end EV motor programs – from concept, prototyping, and validation to certification and mass production.
  • Manufacturing & Process Knowledge: Hands-on understanding of motor manufacturing processes, DFM/DFR practices, supplier development, and process optimization.
  • Techno-Commercial Acumen: Ability to balance cost, performance, and time-to-market while ensuring profitability and competitiveness.
  • Customer Orientation: Proven experience working with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers, acting as the technical face of the organization and ensuring customer satisfaction.
  • Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical Engineering; M.Tech / Ph.D. preferred.