Calibration Engineer

Punch Powertrain NV; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International orientation

Dynamic work environment

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Punch Powertrain NV is seeking an experienced calibration engineer in India to join our engineering team. You will work on drivability calibration for EV, CVT, DCT, and Hybrid powertrains, performing launch, creep, shift quality, and torque coordination tasks.

You will calibrate and tune transmission control strategies for various powertrains, execute tests on dynamometers and vehicles, analyze data, and drive root cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Hands-on calibration experience for transmission or electrified powertrains.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle drivability fundamentals and powertrain control systems.
• Experience with automotive calibration tools like ETAS INCA, CANape, CANalyzer.

Responsibilities

• Perform drivability calibration including launch, creep, shift quality, torque coordination, tip-in/tip-out, and drive mode behavior.
• Calibrate and tune transmission control strategies for CVT, DCT, EV, and Hybrid powertrains.
• Execute testing on dynamometers, test benches, and vehicles (test tracks and public roads).
• Analyze test data, identify issues, and drive root cause analysis and closure.
• Support vehicle integration, demo builds, and calibration events.
• Collaborate with system, software, and hardware teams to improve calibration frameworks.
• Document test results, calibration changes, and analysis in engineering reports.

Skills

Drivability calibration

Powertrain control systems

Troubleshooting software/hardware

Programming/scripting (Python, Bash, P

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics

Tools

ETAS INCA

CANape

CANalyzer

Job description

Join the Punch Powertrain engineering team supporting EV, CVT, DCT, and Hybrid powertrain programs in India.

Perform drivability calibration including launch, creep, shift quality, torque coordination, tip-in/tip-out, and drive mode behavior.

Calibrate and tune transmission control strategies for CVT, DCT, EV, and Hybrid powertrains.

Execute testing on dynamometers, test benches, and vehicles (test tracks and public roads).

Analyze test data, identify issues, and drive root cause analysis and closure .

Support vehicle integration, demo builds, and calibration events .

Collaborate closely with system, software, and hardware teams .

Work with other calibration engineers to improve calibration and testing frameworks .

Document test results, calibration changes, and analysis in engineering reports.

Actively participate in training and technical skill development programs .

Your profile:

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering , Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field .

6+ years of hands-on experience in transmission or electrified powertrain calibration.

Strong knowledge of vehicle drivability fundamentals and powertrain control systems .

Prior experience with CVT shift strategy or DCT clutch control calibration is highly preferred.

Experience using automotive calibration tools such as ETAS INCA, CANape, CANalyzer , or similar.

Good understanding of vehicle networks (CAN, diagnostics, signals).

Exposure to OEM / Tier-1 automotive development environments is highly preferred.

Experience with programming or scripting languages such as Python, Bash, PERL, Java, or CAPL is a plus.

Ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and debug software and hardware issues.

Strong problem-solving skills , attention to detail, and passion for learning.

Excellent team player with a desire to grow self, team, and organization.

Eager to learn, adapt, and grow within the automotive software engineering field.

Our offer:

• You will join a respected company with an outspoken international orientation in the challenging world of automotive industry.
• We offer a dynamic work environment, the chance to grow within the company and to develop your competences in new technologies.
• You can count on motivated colleagues, professional space for creativity and initiative and short communication lines.