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skymachines.in
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About SKY MachinesSKY Machines is building India’s next generation of electric and smart machinery. Our lineup includes 5–25 HP electric power packs for tilling, weeding, and small farm operations, and we are progressing toward 25–50 HP EV tractors built for rugged agricultural use.
We also manufacture Smart Agricultural, Construction, and Landscaping machines and implements.
Our mission: Deliver reliable, high-performance, clean mechanization to every farm.
We are looking for a high-ownership Lead Engineer with strong EV expertise and prior startup experience to lead the development of our electric powertrain and vehicle electronics systems.
Role: Lead – Electric Powertrain & Vehicle ElectronicsYou will spearhead the end-to-end engineering, integration, and validation of electric drive systems across SKY Machines’ product range. This is a high-impact, early-stage engineering leadership role with ESOPs.
Key Responsibilities🔹 EV Powertrain Engineering
• Design & integrate electric propulsion systems (5–25 HP machines & 25–50 HP EV tractors)
• Select motors, controllers, inverters, DC-DC systems, HV/LV architecture
• Develop rugged power electronics for continuous-duty farm operations
🔹 Battery, BMS & Energy Systems
• Lead LFP battery pack design
• Collaborate on BMS logic, safety, SOC/SOH, thermal management
🔹 Embedded Systems & Controls
• Oversee traction control, torque management, diagnostics, safety systems
• Implement CAN architecture & wiring harness design
🔹 Prototyping, Testing & Validation
• Build prototypes, test in field conditions
• Validate motors, controllers, batteries & full vehicle systems
🔹 Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Work closely with mechanical, sourcing, and manufacturing teams
• Evaluate suppliers, support cost optimization & localization
🔹 Innovation & Roadmap
• Explore smart power management, telematics, autonomous-ready features
• Shape the long-term electric platform roadmap
Key Requirements🔸 5–12+ years in EV powertrain, power electronics, or vehicle electronics
🔸 Hands-on experience with PMSM/BLDC motors, controller tuning, battery packs, BMS, HV/LV systems, CAN
🔸 Experience in EV 2W/3W/4W, agri EVs, utility EVs, or industrial electric equipment
🔸 Prior startup experience is an added advantage
🔸 Ability to take end-to-end ownership in a fast-paced R&D environment
Preferred: Agri machinery, tractor, off-highway, or high-duty-cycle vehicle experience
Soft Skills: Ownership, urgency, strong documentation, cross-functional collaboration
What We Offer✨ ESOP stock options for early-stage team members
✨ Opportunity to build pioneering electric machinery for India
✨ High-impact role with visibility across R&D and manufacturing
✨ Creative freedom & direct access to testing and prototyping
📍 Location: Hyderabad
📩 Apply: info@skymachines.in
Subject: Lead – Electric Powertrain & Vehicle Electronics
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