Senior Mechanical Test Engineer

Department:
Test & Validation

Location:
Pune, INDIA

Reports To:
Test & Validation Lead

Company Description

Conifer is revolutionizing Electric Powertrains and Motors by building solutions that are super compact, affordable, and efficient. Specialized in Small Electric Mobility and industrial applications like Fans and Pumps, our products reduce dependency on rare earth materials and streamline manufacturing. Founded by industry veterans from companies like Apple, Lucid, and Tesla, Conifer combines hardware and software expertise under one roof to provide innovative and reliable solutions.

Role Description

We are seeking a
Senior Test Engineer – Electric Motor & Inverter Systems
to lead testing, validation, and certification of electric traction systems, including motors and inverters. This role covers the full testing lifecycle—from planning and rig setup to executing long-term endurance tests, data analysis, and supporting homologation.

You will interface with motor and inverter design teams, controls engineers, external labs, and homologation partners to ensure products meet all performance, reliability, and regulatory benchmarks.

This is a high-impact role ideal for an engineer with a strong testing mindset, hands-on experience with electric powertrain systems, and a drive to build quality products at scale.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute validation of electric motors and inverters, covering performance, thermal behavior, efficiency, durability, and fault handling
• Responsible for homologation and support certification tests for motors and inverters
• Work with external labs and certification agencies for outsourced testing, type approval, and compliance reporting
• Design and lead long-term lifecycle and endurance tests for motors and inverters under representative operating conditions
• Set up and operate dynamometers and other test benches with instrumentation for torque, speed, temperature, vibration, and electrical signals
• Validate inverter performance for mechanical, electrical and environmentals test.
• Extract and analyze signals using CAN tools, interpret DBC files, and monitor control communication
• Process large datasets using MATLAB, Python, or Excel to identify trends, performance limits, and degradation
• Lead the development and operation of dedicated gear durability test rig
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  to evaluate wear, efficiency, and NVH performance over lifecycle conditions.
• Drive automation of testing routines, data logging, and report generation
• Maintain test bench assets, manage calibration schedules, and ensure test readiness
• Mentor junior engineers and technicians in safe and effective testing practices

Qualifications

• Master's/M.Tech or B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or similar discipline.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in testing of electric motors, inverters, or power electronics systems. Experience in Automotive field is preferred.
• Strong knowledge or involved in R&D of electric motor and inverter.
• Proven track record of driving products from concept stage through design validation, testing, homologation, and successful production launch.
• Past exposure to test standards and homologation testing or direct coordination with government-approved test agencies is a strong plus.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in mechanical testing rigs, sensor integration, and data correlation.
• Advanced proficiency in Matlab and Simulink environment.
• Experience with test equipment: torque sensors, thermocouples, RTDs, current clamps, HV probes.
• Familiar with test standards for ingress protection (IPX5/IPX7), homologation, UL certification etc.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis and FMEA methodologies.
• Strong troubleshooting ability in production-critical or field-failure scenarios.
• Excellent communication, planning and collaboration across departments.
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills for junior team members.

Why Join Us

• High Ownership Role
  : You'll lead validation of core powertrain systems from R&D to homologation
• Work on Future Tech
  : Be part of India's growing EV revolution and build systems that power next-gen mobility
• Diverse Exposure
  : Motor + inverter testing, long-term validation, field trials, and compliance—all in one role
• Work with Experts
  : Collaborate with driven engineers solving real-world electric vehicle challenges
• Career Acceleration
  : Define standards, guide junior team members, and scale the test capability across products
• Mission-Driven Work
  : Contribute to building clean, safe, and reliable EV technologies that matter