Job role

Design of Motor Control Algorithms

Designation/Level

Manager (R&D) , L3

Relevant Experience

5-8 years

Educational Qualifications

BE/B.Tech Or  (Preferred) ME/ M.Tech in Electrical Engg. - Power Electronics or Motor Drives

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Design and develop control algorithms (sensored and sensorless) for electric motors (BLDC, PMSM, etc.).
  • Develop simulation models for motor control systems using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools
  • Integration, calibration and testing of motor control solutions on embedded systems such as microcontrollers or DSPs.
  • Optimize motor efficiency, torque control, current control and overall system performance.
  • Work with hardware teams to select and integrate motor drivers, sensors, and power electronics.
  • Conduct system-level testing, validation, and troubleshooting of motor control algorithms.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
  • Document designs, processes, and code clearly and effectively.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of motor control systems in vehicle level projects.
  • Ability to solve novel, difficult design problems with tight timing constraints.

Competencies

Technical/ Functional:

  • Strong proficiency in control theory and its application to motor control algorithm development such as FOC (Field-Oriented Control), DTC (Direct Torque Control), MTPA, Field weakening, etc.
  • Strong proficiency in integration and calibration of Motor control software for traction application
  • Proficiency in software development in MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, RTW and embedded C.
  • Strong debugging skills and knowledge of various fault handling mechanism for traction control
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Knowledge of complete software development life cycle of motor control algorithms
  • familiar with motor dynamics, power electronics, sensing techniques, testing methodologies tuning strategies at vehicle level, Base Software integration and functional safety concepts.
  • Experience with other relevant topics such as, Vehicle DFMEA, Fault Tree Analysis, SIL/PIL/HIL testing and ISO 26262 is a plus

 

Behavioural:

  • Effective team player (Works effectively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and testing engineers to ensure smooth integration of SW at vehicle level)
  • Taking initiative and desire to transform concepts to reality.
  • Ability to handle setbacks and re-strategize in fast-paced environments.
  • Maintains focus under pressure, especially when troubleshooting time-sensitive issues

 

Specific Expertise:

·         Motor Control algorithm design, integration and calibration for traction application

·         Prior experience in implementing, testing and debugging of motor control software

·         Proficiency in software development in MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, RTW and embedded C.