Mechanical Design Engineer (Electric Powertrain)

Location : The ePlane Company, IIT Madras Discovery Campus, Chennai – 603103

Experience Level : 2–5 years (hands-on design & development experience)

About the Role :

We are looking for a highly capable Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in CAD

and detailed mechanical design to join our electric Powertrain Team. The role involves

working on the design, modeling, and integration of propulsion components, with a specialized

focus on rotating machinery such as motors, inverters, and gearbox transmissions for

advanced aerial mobility platforms and eVTOL aircraft.

Key Responsibilities (Mechanical Focus)

• Create and manage 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of powertrain components, with

a focus on rotating assemblies (e.g., motor shafts, rotor / stator housings, high-speed

gear sets, complex gearbox casings, bearings, and sealing systems).

up analyses to ensure component interaction and function.

ensure robust manufacturability and assembly feasibility.

shafts, gears, bearings) to determine safety factors and material requirements.

structural design, containment analysis, and support for rotor dynamics analysis.

integration, including liquid / oil cooling flow path design within motor / inverter enclosures.

feedback (e.g., vibration, fatigue, and thermal stress).

assembly of complex powertrain components.

troubleshooting for high-speed rotating systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications

EV, aerospace, or automotive powertrain.

transmissions, compressors, high-speed pumps, or electric motors).

and sealing technologies.

ISO / AGMA gear standards).

for motor and gearbox components.

specifically for high-power electric components.

additive manufacturing.

Preferred (Good To Have)

dynamic analysis.

equipment.

What We Offer :

aerospace mobility.

Skills Required

Sealing technologies, Thermal management systems, Bearing systems selection, Gearbox transmission design