Assistant Manager - E&E Vehicle Validation

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. Bangalore is seeking an Assistant Manager for E&E Vehicle Validation to lead electrical system verification, LV/HV, ePowertrain, and charging diagnostics under lab and real-world conditions.

You will develop validation plans, run tests, analyze CAN/LIN data, and coordinate with design teams to close defects, while ensuring traceability of requirements and test results. This role offers exposure to high‑voltage battery, BMS, and powertrain components, with a focus on

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in vehicle electrical validation and diagnostics.
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN data analysis and tool usage.

Responsibilities

• Validate vehicle electrical systems at LV/HV levels and at vehicle level.
• Execute ePowertrain validation including motor, inverter, and drive tests.
• Test HV battery, BMS, isolation, and charging functions.
• Develop validation plans and conduct data acquisition & reporting.
• Analyze CAN/LIN data logs and coordinate with design teams for root cause.
• Raise and track defects with issue management systems.

Skills

Electrical system validation

Diagnostics

Test execution

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

BE/BTech Electrical Engineering

Mechatronics / ECE

Tools

CAN tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Assistant Manager - E&E Vehicle Validation

Date: 27 Oct 2026

Location: Bangalore, BLR Plant & IC, IN

Job Purpose

The role focuses on Vehicle-level verification of high-voltage (HV) and low-voltage (LV) electrical systems, ePowertrain, charging systems, diagnostics, controls, and software features under laboratory and real-world operating conditions.

Key roles and responsibilities

Vehicle Electrical System Validation

Validate vehicle electrical functions at system and vehicle level.

Test and verify LV electrical architecture (12V/24V systems).

Validate lighting systems, indicators, horn, wiper, and body electrical features.

Verify operation of power distribution units, relays, fuses, wiring harnesses, and connectors.

Perform sleep current, wake-up, power mode transition, and electrical load tests.

Troubleshoot electrical issues using wiring diagrams and diagnostic tools.

ePowertrain Validation

Validate Electric Drive Unit (Motor, Inverter, Transmission if applicable).

Perform powertrain functional and performance testing.

Verify motor start-up, torque delivery, acceleration, hill hold, regenerative braking, and driveability functions.

Conduct vehicle-level efficiency and energy consumption validation.

Validate thermal derating, protection functions, and fault responses.

Support endurance and durability testing of ePowertrain systems.

Battery & High Voltage System Testing

Validate HV battery, BMS, contactors, pre-charge and discharge functionality.

Verify battery protection features and safety interlocks.

Test HV isolation, fault detection, and emergency shutdown functions.

Support battery performance and charging validation activities.

Execute vehicle charging tests using AC/DC charging systems as applicable.

Vehicle Function Validation

Develop and execute validation plans for vehicle functions.

Verify drive modes, reverse mode, limp-home mode, diagnostics, and warning strategies.

Validate instrument cluster indications and driver information messages.

Perform fault injection testing and verify fail-safe responses.

Execute feature validation under varying environmental and operating conditions.

Use CAN tools to monitor vehicle communication networks.

Analyze CAN, LIN, and diagnostic data logs.

Debug vehicle issues and coordinate with design teams for root cause analysis.

Raise, track, and validate closure of defects using issue management systems.

Data Acquisition & Reporting

Prepare validation procedures, test reports, and defect documentation.

Collect and analyze vehicle data using DAQ and CAN logging tools.

Present findings, test results, and recommendations to stakeholders.

Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and validation results.

Conduct competitor vehicle benchmarking activities focusing on electric 3-wheeler platforms.

Evaluate and compare vehicle electrical, electronic, and ePowertrain functions against competitor products.

Benchmark key vehicle attributes including:

• Driveability and performance
• Acceleration and gradeability
• Battery and charging performance
• Vehicle range and energy efficiency
• Instrument cluster and HMI features
• Connected vehicle features
• Safety and diagnostic functions
• Electrical architecture and system integration

Experience

6 to 9 years

Qualifications

B.E / B. Tech- Electrical & Electronics/Mechatronics/ Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

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