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finovamotors.com
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Company Description: Finova Motors is dedicated to advancing electric motor technology for high performance, delivering specialized solutions for Satellite and Electic Vehicle applications. Finova Motors emphasizes innovation, quality, and efficiency in all its products and development efforts. Team members join a mission-driven environment that is committed to cleaner, more efficient motors. The organization offers opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge projects that shape next-generation motor technology.
Role Description: The Electric Motor Flux Design, Simulation & Development Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing electric motors for aerospace and automotive applications. Day-to-day tasks include creating detailed electromagnetic designs, performing simulations and analysis, thermal analysis, structural validation, preparing engineering documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet performance and reliability targets within schedule constraints.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India (on-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
No of Positions: 1
Years of Experience: Min 5 Years of Experience
Starting Date: Sept 1st or earliest Possible.
Starting Salary: 12 to 20 Lakhs CTC for hands-on experienced candidates + ESOP for candidates with current CTC of more than 20 Lakhs
What You Will Do
Electromagnetic Design
- Design BLDC motor topology (slotted and slotless variants) for specified torque, speed, power, and efficiency targets
- Perform magnetic flux design considering all constraints, air gap dimensions, back iron saturation, magnet grade and geometry, winding configuration, slot-pole combination
- Optimize winding design for minimal copper loss, cogging torque, and back-EMF harmonic distortion
- Validate designs analytically and through simulation before physical prototype
Thermal Analysis
- Perform steady-state and transient thermal analysis of motor assemblies under continuous and peak load conditions
- Design thermal management strategy, heat flow paths, cooling provisions, and material selection to maximize sustained power output without derating
- Evaluate the impact of epoxy vacuum potting on winding thermal conductivity for space-grade motor variants
- Correlate simulation results with measured temperatures during prototype testing
Structural and Mechanical Design Inputs
- Provide electromagnetic design inputs to structural engineers for structure design, bearing preload, and housing geometry analysis
- Evaluate the impact of centrifugal stress on rotor back iron and magnet retention at operating speed
- Advise on material selection and manufacturing for the rotor, stator, and housing based on electromagnetic, thermal, and structural requirements.
Simulation and Software
- Run and interpret electromagnetic FEA simulations, 2D and 3D static, transient, and motion-coupled analysis
- Perform motor sizing and performance prediction using dedicated motor design tools
- Build and validate simulation models against physical test data
- Work with both commercial and open-source tools as appropriate for the task
Prototype and Production Support
- Support winding and assembly of motor prototypes in-house
- Define manufacturing tolerances and test specifications for contract manufacturer
- Conduct motor characterization testing, including dynamometer, back-EMF, cogging, thermal, and correlate with simulation
- Support transition from prototype to production, DFM review, tooling decisions, BOM optimization
Design Documentation
- Produce design specifications, analysis reports, and test plans
- Maintain design traceability from customer requirement to validated motor parameter
What We Are Looking For
Education
- B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical & Electronics Engineering- essential
- M.Tech / M.Sc / M.E. in Electromagnetics - preferred
- PhD in motor design, electromagnetics, or related field - welcome
- Freshers with strong project or internship experience in motor design are encouraged to apply
Experience
- Min 5 years of hands-on experience developing an electric motor from initial electromagnetic design through prototype testing and into production - essential for experienced candidates
- For freshers and postgraduate students: demonstrated project or thesis work in motor design, electromagnetic simulation, or EV powertrain is accepted in lieu of industry experience
- Experience with permanent magnet BLDC or PMSM motor design specifically - preferred
- Experience with outer rotor motor configurations - a strong advantage
- Exposure to space-grade or aerospace-grade hardware - a bonus but not required
Software Skills - Essential
- MotorCAD - for integrated electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical motor design
- Ansys Maxwell or equivalent open-source FEA tool (FEMM, JMAG, Opera) - for 2D/3D electromagnetic simulation
- MATLAB / Simulink - for motor performance modeling and control simulation
- Motor control simulation tools - FOC implementation in Simulink or equivalent
Technical Knowledge
- Deep understanding of BLDC / PMSM / Synchronous electromagnetic design principles: slot-pole selection, winding factors, magnetic circuit design
- Thermal equivalent circuit modeling of motor windings, stator, and housing
- Working knowledge of permanent magnet grades, demagnetization risk, and temperature effects
- Understanding of bearing systems, rotor dynamics, and critical speed considerations for high-RPM motors
- Knowledge of epoxy impregnation/vacuum potting processes and their effect on winding thermal and mechanical properties
- Familiarity with motor manufacturing processes: stamping, winding, casting, balancing
What We Offer
- Direct access to the founding team and full ownership of motor design decisions
- Work on both space-grade and EV motor variants - rare dual-domain exposure in one role
- Exposure to the full product lifecycle - from blank-sheet design to prototype to production
- Collaborative environment with ISRO advisors and academic research partners
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- ESOP participation for candidates who demonstrate exceptional contribution
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