Job Summary
The Electric Vehicle (EV) Hardware Lab Trainer is responsible for planning, conducting, and supervising practical laboratory sessions related to Electric Vehicle technologies. The trainer will provide hands-on training on EV components, battery systems, power electronics, motor drives, charging infrastructure, vehicle diagnostics, and safety practices while ensuring proper maintenance of laboratory equipment and supporting research, innovation, and industry collaboration.
Key Responsibilities1. Laboratory Training
- Conduct practical sessions on EV hardware systems.
- Demonstrate assembly and disassembly of EV components.
- Train students on electric drivetrain architecture.
- Explain the working principles of EV subsystems using practical demonstrations.
- Develop competency-based practical exercises and assessments.
2. Battery Technology Training
- Train students on Lithium-ion battery technologies.
- Demonstrate Battery Management System (BMS) operation.
- Conduct battery testing, balancing, and health monitoring.
- Explain battery charging, discharging, and thermal management.
- Guide safe battery handling, storage, and disposal procedures.
3. EV Power Electronics
- Train students on:
- DC-DC Converters
- AC-DC Chargers
- Inverters
- Rectifiers
- Motor Controllers
- Power Modules
- Demonstrate testing using laboratory instruments.
- Troubleshoot power electronic circuits.
4. Electric Motor & Drive Systems
- Demonstrate:
- BLDC Motors
- PMSM Motors
- Induction Motors
- Hub Motors
- Train students on:
- Motor controller programming
- Speed control
- Torque measurement
- Regenerative braking concepts
5. Charging Infrastructure
- Demonstrate AC and DC charging systems.
- Explain EV charging standards (e.g., CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2, GB/T as applicable).
- Train students on charging station installation and operation.
- Conduct charging system diagnostics and troubleshooting.
6. Vehicle Diagnostics
- Train students using EV diagnostic tools and software.
- Demonstrate CAN Bus communication and fault diagnosis.
- Analyze Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
- Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
7. Laboratory Equipment Management
- Maintain EV trainers, battery packs, motors, controllers, chargers, and testing equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Coordinate equipment calibration and servicing.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of tools and components.
8. Research & Development
- Support student innovation projects.
- Mentor capstone and prototype development.
- Assist faculty in funded research projects.
- Develop proof-of-concept EV systems.
- Participate in patent, publication, and product development activities.
9. Industry Collaboration
- Coordinate industrial visits.
- Support internships and live industry projects.
- Organize expert lectures, workshops, FDPs, EDPs, and certification programs.
- Maintain relationships with EV manufacturers and technology partners.
10. Documentation
Maintain:
- Laboratory attendance records
- Practical assessment records
- Equipment maintenance logs
- Inventory registers
- Calibration records
- Safety inspection reports
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Training manuals
- Student project documentation
11. Safety & Compliance
- Enforce high-voltage electrical safety procedures.
- Ensure proper use of PPE.
- Conduct emergency response drills for battery and electrical incidents.
- Follow fire safety protocols for lithium-ion batteries.
- Ensure compliance with institutional and industry safety standards.
Required Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech. in:
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- Mechatronics
- Automobile Engineering
- Electric Vehicle Technology
- Mechanical Engineering (with EV specialization)
Preferred:
- M.Tech./M.E. in Electric Vehicle Technology, Power Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields.
Required Technical Skills
- Electric Vehicle architecture
- Battery Management Systems (BMS)
- Lithium-ion battery technology
- Power electronics
- Electric motors and drives
- EV charging systems
- CAN Bus communication
- Vehicle diagnostics
- High-voltage electrical systems
- Oscilloscope and multimeter operation
- Battery analyzers
- Motor test benches
- PCB troubleshooting
- Embedded systems basics
- MATLAB/Simulink (preferred)
- NI LabVIEW (preferred)
- AutoCAD Electrical (preferred)
- Basic PLC and industrial automation (desirable)
Laboratory Equipment Knowledge
Should be familiar with:
- EV trainer kits
- Battery pack trainer
- BMS trainer
- BLDC motor trainer
- PMSM motor trainer
- Hub motor trainer
- Motor controller trainer
- EV charging station trainer
- Power electronics trainer
- Battery analyzer
- Oscilloscope
- DC power supply
- Insulation resistance tester
- Thermal camera
- CAN Bus analyzer
- High-voltage safety tools
Soft Skills
- Excellent practical demonstration skills
- Effective communication
- Student mentoring
- Technical documentation
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Leadership
- Innovation mindset
Experience
- Assistant Trainer: 1–3 years of relevant laboratory or industrial experience.
- Trainer: 3–5 years of experience in EV hardware, automotive electronics, power electronics, or related fields.
- Senior Trainer: 5+ years of experience in EV technologies, laboratory management, or industrial R&D.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Successful completion of scheduled laboratory sessions
- Laboratory equipment uptime above 98%
- Student practical competency and certification outcomes
- Number of student projects and prototypes completed
- Industry workshops/FDPs conducted
- Research publications, patents, or funded projects supported
- Compliance with laboratory safety standards
- Timely maintenance and calibration of equipment
- Positive student and faculty feedback
Preferred Certifications
- Electric Vehicle Technology Certification
- Battery Management System (BMS) Certification
- High Voltage Safety Certification
- Automotive Electronics Certification
- MATLAB/Simulink Certification
- NI LabVIEW Certification
- Automotive CAN Bus Certification
- ISO 26262 Functional Safety (preferred)
- Automotive SPICE (preferred)
Working Conditions
- Work in EV hardware laboratories, workshops, and research facilities.
- Supervise practical sessions involving high-voltage systems and rotating machinery.
- Support industry projects, exhibitions, hackathons, competitions, and field visits.
- May require travel for industrial training, certification programs, conferences, and collaborative research.
Career Progression
- EV Hardware Lab Trainer
- Senior EV Hardware Lab Trainer
- EV Laboratory In-Charge
- Assistant Professor / Technical Officer (EV)
- Centre of Excellence (CoE) Coordinator
- EV Research Scientist / Project Engineer
- EV Technical Consultant
- Head – EV Centre of Excellence
Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
