SAFETY ENGINEER - EV Motor

Job description

Business Unit:EPS MobilityRole: Safety Engineer – EV Traction MotorThe Safety Engineer – EV Traction Motor is responsible for supporting functional safety and product safety activities for EV traction motor systems across the product development lifecycle. The role will work closely with motor design, inverter, controls, system engineering, testing, quality, manufacturing, and supplier teams to identify safety risks and implement appropriate safety requirements and mitigation measures.The role requires hands-on experience in ISO 26262, HARA, FMEA, FTA, safety requirements, safety mechanisms, fault analysis, and safety validation for automotive or EV systems.Key

ResponsibilitiesFunctional Safety & Risk AnalysisSupport functional safety activities for EV traction motor products as per ISO 26262.Perform and maintain HARA, DFMEA/FMEA, FTA, and safety risk analysis.Identify safety-critical failure modes related to motor, sensors, inverter interface, and control systems.Support definition of Safety Goals, Functional Safety Requirements (FSR), and Technical Safety Requirements (TSR).Identify single-point, residual, and latent fault conditions and define appropriate mitigation strategies.

EV Motor SafetyAnalyze safety risks related to: Over-temperature and overheatingOver-current and over-voltageOverspeedPhase failure/short circuitResolver/position sensor failureInsulation failureRotor/shaft and bearing failuresUnintended torque generationSupport definition of safe-state behavior and fault-handling mechanisms.Work with motor and inverter teams to implement appropriate diagnostic and protection mechanisms.QualificationsBachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.4–6 years of experiencein functional safety, EV powertrain, electric motors, automotive electronics, or safety-critical product development.Good working knowledge of ISO 26262 and automotive functional safety processes.Hands-on experience with HARA, FMEA/DFMEA, FTA, safety requirements, and fault analysis.Good understanding of EV traction motors such as PMSM/IPM/SPM, motor sensors, inverter interface, and motor control.Knowledge of electrical, thermal, mechanical, and high-voltage safety aspects of EV motors.Experience in safety validation, fault injection, diagnostic testing, and failure analysis.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.L&T Company

Overview / About UsL&T is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies.

A strong, customer-focused approach and the constant quest for top-class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Technology (BTech) & Master of Technology (MTech)