Responsibilities &

- Key Deliverables

We are seeking an experienced EV Powertrain Sourcing &

- Development Engineer with strong expertise in Battery Management Systems (BMS), DC-DC Converters, Chargers, Traction Motors, Motor Controllers/Inverters, and other high-voltage/low-voltage electrical powertrain components used in Electric Vehicles (EVs).

EV Powertrain Component Development

- Lead sourcing and development activities for critical EV powertrain components including:

- Battery Management Systems (BMS)

- DC-DC Converters

- On-Board Chargers (OBC)

- Traction Motors

- Motor Controllers/Inverters

- Power Electronics Assemblies

- PCB Assemblies and Embedded Electronic Modules

- Collaborate with design and engineering teams during concept, prototype, validation, and production phases.

New Product Development (NPD)

- Drive NPD activities from RFQ stage through SOP (Start of Production).

- Evaluate design feasibility, manufacturability, localization opportunities, and cost competitiveness.

- Support component selection, supplier nomination, APQP activities, and production readiness.

Cost Engineering &

- Value Optimization

- Conduct Zero-Based Costing (ZBC), Should Costing, and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) exercises for EV powertrain components.

- Identify cost reduction opportunities through design optimization, alternate materials, process improvements, localization, and supplier negotiations.

- Benchmark industry technologies and market pricing trends.

Supplier Development

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for EV electrical and electronic components.

- Develop alternate sourcing strategies to reduce supply chain risks and improve business continuity.

- Assess supplier manufacturing capabilities, process controls, quality systems, and technology roadmaps.

- Lead supplier audits, technical reviews, and capacity assessments.

Manufacturing &

- Technical Process Excellence





- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes related to:

- PCB Assembly (SMT &
- THT)

- Power Electronics Manufacturing

- Magnetics Manufacturing

- Motor Manufacturing &

- Testing

- Battery Pack Assembly

- Electronics Reliability Validation

- Provide technical guidance to suppliers for process capability improvements and quality enhancement.

Productivity &

- Localization Initiatives

- Drive localization and indigenization projects for EV powertrain systems.

- Lead productivity improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving throughput, and enhancing supply chain efficiency.

- Support capacity planning and manufacturing process optimization.

Commercial &

- Negotiation Management

- Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers for cost, tooling, investments, development charges, and annual productivity targets.

- Ensure achievement of cost, quality, delivery, and technology objectives.

Experience

5-10 years

Industry Preferred

Qualifications

- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.

- 5-10 years of experience in EV, Automotive, or Power Electronics industry.

General Requirements

- Expertise in EV powertrain systems and electrical/electronic architectures.

- Knowledge of PCB manufacturing, SMT processes, electronic testing, and reliability validation.

- Experience in VAVE, Should Costing, Tear Down Analysis, and Cost Benchmarking.

- Understanding of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and IATF 16949 requirements.

- Familiarity with EV-specific regulatory and safety standards including AIS, ISO 26262, UN R100, and IEC standards.

- Solid supplier network across BMS, Charger, Motor, Inverter, and Power Electronics manufacturing ecosystem.

- Knowledge of tooling development, validation processes, and industrialization activities will be an added advantage.

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