Algorithm Architect - Motor Control Unit

Algorithm Architect – MCU (Motor Control Unit)

Business Unit: EPS Mobility

Role: Algorithm Architect – MCU (Motor Control Unit)

The Algorithm Architect – MCU will define, design, and validate the algorithms that control electric motors in EVs or hybrid vehicles. This role focuses on torque control, motor efficiency optimization, field-oriented control (FOC), sensorless control, and system-level integration of motor control algorithms across embedded hardware platforms. You will serve as the technical authority for motor control algorithms, ensuring high-performance, safety-compliant, and scalable solutions for traction and auxiliary motor systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the end-to-end algorithmic architecture for motor control, including traction, auxiliary, and hybrid motors.
• Develop motor control strategies such as Field-Oriented Control (FOC), Direct Torque Control (DTC), sensorless control, and torque/speed regulation.
• Design algorithms for inverter control, PWM modulation, current/voltage sensing, and thermal management.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to optimize algorithms for embedded platforms (MCU, DSP, FPGA, SoC).
• Ensure functional safety (ISO 26262) compliance for motor control algorithms and contribute to ASIL-level definitions.
• Lead model-based algorithm development and simulation using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
• Define interfaces between motor control algorithms and vehicle-level systems (battery management, drivetrain, regenerative braking).
• Optimize algorithms for real-time execution, computational efficiency and fault tolerance on embedded systems.
• Participate in HIL/SIL testing, algorithm validation and performance benchmarking.
• Mentor and guide algorithm engineers on best practices, design patterns, and embedded implementation.
• Keep abreast of latest motor control technologies, sensorless techniques, and EV trends to inform architectural decisions.

Qualifications: 

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• 8+ years of experience in motor control algorithm development for automotive or industrial applications.
• Deep understanding of electric motors (BLDC, PMSM, Induction) and power electronics.
• Strong experience in real-time embedded systems, C/C++ programming, and DSP/MCU platforms.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262 Functional Safety and experience designing ASIL C/D compliant algorithms.
• Experience with model-based design (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink).
• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet etc.) and integration with vehicle control units.
• Solid understanding of state estimation, sensor fusion, and control theory.
• Experience with EV traction inverters, e-axle systems, or high-power motor drives.
• Exposure to HIL/SIL testing and embedded control hardware validation.
• Knowledge of regenerative braking, torque vectoring, and efficiency optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with AI/ML applications in motor control (predictive control, anomaly detection).
• Understanding of OTA updates and embedded software lifecycle management.
• Strong analytical and system-level thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Leadership and mentoring ability for algorithm development teams.
• Passion for electrification, automotive innovation, and high-performance control systems.

L&T Company Overview / About Us: 

L&T is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer–focussed 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.

Given L&T’s capability in strategic electronics and leveraging its foray into semiconductor design and well-established capabilities in L&T Technology Services, the business is expanding its offerings to cover industrial electronic modules, products and systems in critical sectors of Power Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Industrial Robotics & Automation, Communication Platforms and Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM). The focus products under Automotive Electronics are ADAS, Electrification & Connectivity related products.