EV Powertrain Validation Engineer – Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd.

Ola Electric Mobility Pvt. Ltd.

Position : EV Powertrain Validation Engineer

Key skills required:

• Experienced in Motor and motor controller testing on bench and vehicle level.
• Experience in working and operating Chassis Dyno and Motor Dyno.
• Sound knowledge of motor parameters and its effect on the vehicle dynamics.
• Sound knowledge of working principles of different types of motors used in EV automotive (PMSM, PMAC, BLDC, Induction etc.)
• Experience in working with CAN based data systems and tracing back the CAN messages.
• Experience with custom rig building and bench level setup building for complete powertrain testing
• Experience with using Power analysers and mapping out the efficiencies and other parameters.
• Sound knowledge on powertrain cooling testing analysis.
• Familiar with IP and vibration testing.

• Knowledge of functional and durability testing of mechanical systems (bearings, gearbox stator and rotor).
• Familiar with electric vehicle power electronics architecture.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis methods and provide solutions to support design/process improvements
• Understanding of software systems/software interface testing is desirable.

Roles and responsibilities:

Manage the complete EV Powertrain validation and testing activities.

• Prepare test roadmaps, timelines, detailed test plan and status reports for component level and system level powertrain testing activities
• Support internal engineering teams on test data, reports, FMEA/DVP etc.
• Support the design team in making concept decisions based on testing.
• Lead analysis testing related to motor and motor controller (functionality, performance and safety) of the overall powertrain systems
• Hardware testing through software automation, bench testing and data logging.
• Analysis of data collected for all the DVP cases.
• Support the implementation of environmental and safety best practices.
• Understanding of various test standards and guidance towards creating new test standards.
• Help in forming DOEs and a structured approach towards testing, prioritize tests based on DFMEA/DVP, planning for execution of multiple tests in shorter timelines.
• Manage a team of test engineers/technicians. Support in establishing in house test lab/test facility.