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.
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.
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)
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
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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