Powertrain Development Engineer EV Motor Design & Simulation

Priyam Patel

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OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging role as a Powertrain Development Engineer in the electric mobility sector, where I can contribute to the design, development, and optimization of advanced electric powertrain systems. Aiming to leverage my expertise in electric motor design, electromagnetic simulation, and model-based development to drive innovation, efficiency, and performance in electric and hybrid vehicle applications. PROFILE SUMMARY

● Proven expertise in electric motor design, development, and validation for electric and hybrid vehicle applications (2W/3W and light three-wheelers).

● Hands-on experience in electromagnetic design and analysis of PMSM/BLDC motors using advanced tools such as Ansys Motor-CAD, Speed, Altair FLUX, MATLAB, AVL.

● Strong understanding of EV drivetrain systems, including control strategies, thermal management, and mechanical design optimization.

● Skilled in system-level modelling, simulation, and testing using MATLAB/Simulink and Model-Based Development (MBD) techniques.

● Worked on MATLAB model for electric vehicle performance, analysing battery, motor, motor controller and drivetrain variations. WORK EXPERIENCE: -

Senior Engineer – Electromagnetic Simulation & Electric Motor Design Hical Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Nov 10, 2025 – Present

• Worked on electromagnetic simulation and electric motor design activities for automotive and e-mobility applications.

• Develop and validate 2D/3D FEM models for BLDC, PMSM, Sync Reluctance Motor, STEPPER and traction motors using Motor-CAD, Altair FLUX, Speed software.

• Perform detailed analysis of back-EMF, torque-speed characteristics, losses, inductance, and cogging torque.

• Support electric drive system optimization in collaboration with inverter, controls, thermal, and mechanical teams.

• Correlate simulation results with prototype and test bench data to improve model accuracy.

• Contribute to simulation workflow standardization and documentation. Senior Engineer – EV Powertrain Development and Optimization (Motor and Controller) I Greaves Electric Mobility Bangalore, July 2022 – Nov 2025(3.5 Years)

● Involved in iterative design optimization of electric motors by modifying stator and rotor geometries to suit varying winding configurations, achieving improved torque and power density for BLDC, PMSM, Sync Reluctance Motor, PM sync Reluctance Motor.

● Performed motor winding design calculations, including selection and variation of winding wire diameter to enhance motor efficiency and thermal performance.

● Experienced in benchmarking, prototyping, and validating electric machines under real-world conditions, aligning with automotive standards.

● Conducted comprehensive performance evaluations of motors and controllers using bench and Dynamometer tests to validate key parameters such as rated power, peak power, speed, torque, temperature derating, AC/DC current. Ensured compliance with AIS 004, CISPR 25, and ISO 26262 standards.

● Worked on advanced motor control algorithms including Field-Oriented Control

(FOC), Direct Torque Control (DTC), and Model Predictive Control (MPC) in MATLAB/Simulink for PMSM and BLDC motors to enhance performance and efficiency

● Supported homologation activities and ARAI certification processes for motors and controllers used in 2W and 3W electric vehicles, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

● Worked and supported in verifying Design Verification Plan (DVP) reports with suppliers for powertrain systems, ensuring compliance with performance and safety standards to support critical decision-making.

● Implemented ideas to improve performance, reduce weight, cost, and enhance quality through innovative engineering solutions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Electromagnetic Simulation and Optimization, Automation & Scripting Motor Design & Analysis: Ansys Motor-CAD, Maxwell, Speed, FLUX, AVL Cruise M, MATLAB/Simulink, Altair Activate

CANoe (CAN, UART), Python Programming

EDUCATION

Qualification Institute / University Year Score / CGPA M.Tech – Control &

Automation

Vellore Institute of

Technology, Tamil

Nadu

2022 7.61 / 10

B.Tech – Electrical &

Electronics

Engineering

Padmanava College

of Engineering,

Odisha

2019 71.3%

Intermediate (+2

Science)

AIMS College,

Sambalpur, Odisha

2015 70%

10th (BSE) Sri Aurobindo Integral

School, Kindira

2013 78.5%

PROJECTS

● Development and Testing of In-House Electric Motors for 2W and 3W Vehicles: Fully involved in the design, simulation, and performance testing of in-house electric motors tailored for 2-wheeler (2W) and 3-wheeler (3W) electric vehicles. Conducted motor performance simulations using tools like MATLAB/Simulink and FLUX. Executed dynamometer testing to validate key parameters such as torque, speed, power, and thermal characteristics. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to refine motor design and improve overall system performance.

ACADEMIC PROJECTS

● High-Voltage Gain Converter with MPPT Controller for Fuel Cell EVs: Developed a high-efficiency MPPT controller to enhance fuel cell performance in EV applications.

● Model Reference Adaptive Controller (MRAC): Applied advanced adaptive control techniques for a second-order system.

● Lead, Lag, and Lead-Lag Compensators: Designed compensators to optimize system stability.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

● English (Fluent)

● Hindi (Fluent)

● Odia (Fluent)

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