Electric Machine- Design Engineer

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Bengaluru South, Bengaluru Urban, Karnataka, IND
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Greentech • Hardware • Manufacturing
The Role
Design, simulate, optimize, and validate electric motors for EV applications, including BLDC, PMSM, and induction motors. Perform electromagnetic, thermal, and structural analyses; develop specifications and technical documentation; support prototypes and testing; investigate failures; collaborate with power electronics, controls, mechanical teams, and suppliers; and ensure compliance with automotive and safety standards.
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Role Overview

The Electric Machine Design Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of electric motors used in EV applications. The role involves electromagnetic design, thermal analysis, mechanical integration, and performance validation of electric machines to meet efficiency, cost, and reliability targets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop electric machines (BLDC / PMSM / Induction Motors) for EV applications.

  • Perform electromagnetic design and simulations using tools such as ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD, or JMAG.

  • Conduct thermal and structural analysis to ensure reliability and performance under various operating conditions.

  • Develop motor specifications, design calculations, and technical documentation.

  • Work closely with power electronics, control systems, and mechanical teams for motor integration.

  • Support prototype development, testing, and validation of electric machines.

  • Optimize designs for efficiency, cost, manufacturability, and weight reduction.

  • Investigate failure analysis and root cause analysis for motor-related issues.

  • Collaborate with suppliers for magnet, lamination, winding, and motor component development.

  • Ensure compliance with automotive and safety standards.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Machines, or related field.

  • 3–8 years of experience in electric motor design (EV / automotive / industrial motors preferred).

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Electromagnetics

    • Electric machine theory

    • Motor control fundamentals

  • Experience in simulation tools such as:

    • ANSYS Maxwell

    • Motor-CAD

    • JMAG

    • MATLAB / Simulink (preferred)

Required Skills
  • Electric motor design (BLDC / PMSM / Induction)

  • Electromagnetic analysis

  • Thermal & mechanical analysis

  • Motor performance optimization

  • DFMEA / Design validation

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration



RequirementsPreferred Experience
  • Experience in EV powertrain development.

  • Knowledge of battery systems, inverters, and motor control algorithms.

  • Familiarity with automotive standards and testing proced



Skills Required

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Machines, or a related field
  • 3-8 years of experience in electric motor design
  • Strong understanding of electromagnetics
  • Strong understanding of electric machine theory
  • Strong understanding of motor control fundamentals
  • Experience with ANSYS Maxwell, Motor-CAD, or JMAG
  • Experience designing BLDC, PMSM, or induction motors
  • Experience with electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical analysis
  • Experience with motor performance optimization
  • Experience with DFMEA and design validation
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Experience in EV powertrain development
  • Knowledge of battery systems, inverters, and motor control algorithms
  • Familiarity with automotive standards and testing procedures
  • Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
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The Company
480 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Oben Electric is a Bengaluru-based electric motorcycle startup founded in 2020 by IIT and IIM alumni. The company is R&D-driven, designing, developing, and manufacturing electric motorcycles and critical EV components in-house. It focuses on safer, longer-lasting LFP battery technology, holds more than 18 patents, and intends to become the largest electric motorcycle OEM globally while accelerating electric two-wheeler adoption in India.

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