Department: Test & Validation
Location: Pune, INDIA
Reports To: Test & Validation Lead
Company Description
Conifer is revolutionizing Electric Powertrains and Motors by building solutions that are super compact, affordable, and efficient. Specialized in Small Electric Mobility and industrial applications like Fans and Pumps, our products reduce dependency on rare earth materials and streamline manufacturing. Founded by industry veterans from companies like Apple, Lucid, and Tesla, Conifer combines hardware and software expertise under one roof to provide innovative and reliable solutions.
Role Description
We are looking for an NVH Test Engineer responsible for noise and vibration testing of electric motors and vehicles, including End-of-Line (EOL) testing in a production environment. The role involves hands-on testing, data analysis, and coordination with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to identify and resolve NVH issues.
Responsibilities
- Perform NVH testing on electric motors across different speed and load conditions
- Identify noise and vibration issues related to electromagnetic effects, bearings, gears, and assembly
- Conduct vehicle-level NVH testing during acceleration, steady-state, and coast-down conditions
- Correlate objective NVH data with subjective vehicle noise observations
- Benchmark competitor vehicles and motors for NVH performance
- Execute End-of-Line NVH tests for motors and vehicles
- Support definition of NVH pass/fail limits and analyze EOL rejection trends
- Work with manufacturing teams to identify root causes and reduce repeat NVH issues
- Carry out FFT, order analysis, and basic signal processing
- Prepare test reports with clear observations and recommendations
- Maintain test procedures, SOPs, and related documentation
Qualifications
- BE / BTech / Masters in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering
- 3–6 years of experience in NVH testing
- Experience with microphones, accelerometers, and NVH measurement systems
- Familiarity with NVH analysis software and data interpretation
- Comfortable working in lab as well as factory environments
Preferred Skills
- Experience with EV powertrains or electric motors
- Exposure to motor dyno or chassis dyno testing
- Understanding of manufacturing and quality processes
- Hands-on and detail-oriented approach
- Structured problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally
- Willingness to spend time on the shop floor as required
Why Join Us
- High Ownership: Be directly responsible for test outcomes that impact design and production decisions.
- Work with Purpose: Contribute to building clean, sustainable, and future-forward mobility products.
- Skill Development: Gain exposure to electrical, mechanical, thermal, and embedded systems testing.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with an agile, engineering-first team solving meaningful challenges.
- Accelerated Growth: Be part of a startup environment where learning is rapid and contributions are visible.
