Brakes Engineer

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy is seeking a Brakes Engineer in Bengaluru to lead design, integration, and validation of braking systems. You will liaise with suppliers, create engineering drawings, and ensure Teamcenter releases for brake components within the Vehicle Dynamics team.

Role requires 4–8 years in brake system design, deep understanding of disc/drum brakes, and applying DFx and FMEA to meet vehicle performance targets. Be part of India’s first intelligent scooter journey.

Qualifications

• Deep technical understanding of drum or disc brake systems.
• Brake component sizing to meet vehicle performance targets.
• Apply DFx principles to brake components.
• Awareness of automotive braking standards and homologation rules.

Responsibilities

• Integrate brake systems into products by collaborating with suppliers and managing all internal and external communication.
• Create standardized engineering drawings and ensure Teamcenter release for brake components.
• Evaluate vendor-supplied braking systems and generate design concepts based on inputs.
• Write detailed system requirements and define End of Line requirements for vendor manufacturing processes.
• Own internal interfaces and perform Interaction FMEAs within the vehicle dynamics framework.
• Draft and execute DVPs and test plans reflecting real-world use cases.
• Identify root causes using Pareto, Ishikawa, 5 Why, and FMEA.
• Solve field/assembly/material bugs to provide reliable, cost-effective solutions within production constraints.

Skills

Brake system design

DFx

FMEA

Root cause analysis

Vendor communication

System requirements

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

Teamcenter

CAD

Job description

Role: Brakes Engineer Location: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru Reporting to: DGM - VDC Team name: Vehicle Dynamics Components Engineering

About the Team and the Role

The Vehicle Dynamics Components team at Ather is responsible for the design, integration, and validation of critical vehicle systems to support product development and build cycles.

Responsibilities

• Integrate brake systems into products by collaborating with suppliers and managing all internal and external communication.
• Create standardized engineering drawings and ensure successful Teamcenter (TC) release for all brake components.
• Evaluate vendor-supplied braking systems from a technical standpoint and generate design concepts based on their inputs.
• Write detailed system requirements and define End of Line (EOL) requirements for vendor manufacturing processes.
• Own all internal interfaces and perform Interaction FMEAs while adhering to the established Design Maturity Model.
• Draft and execute Design Verification Plans (DVP) and innovative test plans that accurately reflect real-world use cases.
• Identify problem sources using root cause analysis methods such as Pareto charts, Ishikawa, 5 Why, and FMEA.
• Solve bugs across field, assembly, and material domains to provide reliable, cost-effective solutions within production constraints.

Experience and Qualifications

• B.Tech/B.E/M.tech/M.E. or equivalent with specialisation in Mechanical/Machine design
• 4-8 years of relevant experience working in brake system design and development

Must Have Competencies

• Deep technical understanding of drum braking systems or Disc brake systems.
• Expertise in brake system component sizing and selection to meet specific vehicle performance targets.
• Proficiency in applying DFx (Design for Manufacturing, Assembly, etc.) principles to various brake system components.
• Thorough awareness of relevant quality and homologation standards governing automotive braking systems.

Good to Have Competencies

• Deep technical understanding of Combined Braking System (CBS) specifically for two-wheelers.
• Strong appreciation and understanding of Vehicle Dynamics testing methodologies and their impact on brake performance.
• Ability to develop innovative test plans that simulate complex real-world use cases for validation.
• Capability to perform Interaction FMEAs to manage interfaces between the braking system and other vehicle subsystems.
• Skilled in coordinating testing timelines and liaising with suppliers to meet critical internal release milestones.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.