Integration Engineer - Powertrain

You’ll be working with the Research and Development team.

This team runs on coffee with an infectious passion to build products that have never been built before. Our Flexible Energy Stack consists of the e^pack (battery pack) , e^Port (Charging connector), e^Plug (Charging connector)  and e^pump (charging station) which together unlock 15-minute rapid charging.

Exponent’s philosophy: Break. Believe. Build.

There’s no playbook for disruption. The only way to create a radical future is to continuously break, believe and build — You have to BREAK stuff, assumptions and the thumb rule. You have to BELIEVE in the process, in the team and through failures. You have to BUILD fast & passionately and build to simplify.

Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on powertrain Integration Engineer with expertise in EV powertrain systems, especially in motor and controller integration. What powertrain means at Exponent: 

1. Deep understanding of motor systems for EVs 
2. Hands on experience tuning and working with motor controllers 
3. Should understand Field Oriented Control, Current & Voltage loops 
4. System design and integration knowledge for gearboxes and their integration with motors

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end powertrain architecture and integration of electric powertrain components with the overall EV architecture.

Key Responsibilities

• Understanding vehicle specification and converting it to right specification for powertrain
• Selection of right components for the Application - Motor, Controller, DC/DC etc.
• Lead and execute the integration of electric motor and controller with the vehicle platform
• Define and manage electrical interfaces between battery, motor controller (inverter), motor, VCU, and other subsystems.
• Collaborate with mechanical and firmware teams to ensure seamless system integration.
• Have ownership DFMEA, fault diagnostics, and resolution of integration-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with relevant EV standards, safety norms, and communication protocols (CAN, SPI.).

Required Skills & Experience

• Hands-on experience with EV powertrain systems – Motor types (BLDC, PMSM, Induction) and their controllers.
• Strong understanding of power electronics, motor control strategies, and EV integration challenges.
• Experience with CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANoe) and basic understanding of VCU architecture.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering Preferred Qualities

• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. First principles based approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup.
• Passion for electric mobility and clean technology.

What matters

• Quality of work
• Approach towards problem-solving
• Dissatisfaction towards mediocre work
• Resilient attitude to bounce back after failing

About Us

Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.

Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy's Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL), Exponent focuses on solving two sides of the energy problem by building the e^pack (charging station) and e^pump (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging.

The 200+ strong team of passionate builders have a ton of EV experience and are currently looking for more builders to join one of the best EV teams in India to build & scale Exponent.