Design Validation Engineer- ICE & EV Controllers

Hero MotoCorp Ltd.; Jaipur; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. is seeking a Design Validation Engineer- ICE & EV Controllers to drive design robustness for automotive control systems, including VCU, BCM, ECU, and safety features per ISO 26262.

You will lead DFMEA and collaborate with suppliers on hardware and software interfaces. You will validate electrical/electronic architectures, develop tests, review specifications, and ensure DFMEA closure at milestones while benchmarking against competition.

Qualifications

• B.Tech- Electrical & Electronics with minimum 10 years of auto industry experience.
• Hands-on experience on ICE/EV control systems.
• Experience with DFMEA and reliability analysis.
• Knowledge of CAN/LIN, CAN matrix and wiring architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead DFMEA discussions and mitigate risks with suppliers.
• Bridge design, CIT, and Quality teams to improve robustness.
• Develop validation strategies based on field data and warranty analysis.
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders for design reviews and trials.

Skills

ICE/EV electronics

Control systems

CAN/LIN protocols

DFMEA

HIL/SIL testing

CAN analyzer

MATLAB/Simulink

Oscilloscope

Power electronics components

Team collaboration

Education

B.Tech- Electrical & Electronics

Tools

CANOE

INCA

Oscilloscope

Vector

MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Design Validation Engineer- ICE & EV Controllers

Domain expertise in Electrical & Electronics Control System ( Vehicle Control unit , BCM, ECU, ABS, Telematics, Speedometer, TFT Display, BMS, Battery, MCU, Traction Motor, DC-DC converter, TCM, Fast.portable Battery Charger)
Enhance Design Failure Mode and Effects analysis (DFMEA) focus for ICE and EV Control System
Ability to read and interpret both 2D / 3D drawings, software interface and functional diagram . Understand targets relative to competition / base models and ensure (SOR) capturing & implementing these targets.
Technical specification definition and review on all aspects like mechanical/electrical /functional specification, functional architecture and block diagram, communication matrix, functional safety as per ISO 26262/FUSA, software requirement/verification/validation, DVP finalization, DVP Report review and reliability enhancement
Liaise closely with product teams and supplier during new model hardware development of electronics controllers. Contribute to the development of control software algorithm and service/diagnostic tools to enhance customer experience and reliability
Teardown and benchmark of E&C system used in competitor, prepare reports and implementation of best feature/design practice on new model development.
Involvement in new model design issues resolution and the need for deeper data analysis on warranty failures, Vehicle Integration & vehicle Evaluation & Quality checks.
Verification of LL / Past failures / DFMEA's / PTS tracking monitoring - Closure of all issues at key milestones

A purpose driven role for you

Playing a key role in validating these systems in new model development. Driving design robustness by embedding insights from historical market data, warranty analysis, and established failure mode best practices. Orchestrating New Product Activities for ELectrical & Electronics Control system like VCU, BCM, ECU, ABS, Telematics, Speedometer, TFT Display, BMS, Battery, MCU, Traction Motor, DC-DC converter, TCM, Fast portable Battery Charger, etc while ensuring rigorous DFMEA/DFM/DFA/DFS integration and functional safety through robust DVP and validate component and vehicle test result.

A Day in the life

1. 1. Advanced DFMEA & Risk Management: Spearhead DFMEA discussions for innovative, new-technology components, leveraging cross-functional historical failure data and 'lessons learned' to mitigate risks. Actively influence the design of proprietary parts by proactively identifying and sharing potential failure modes (FM) with suppliers to ensure design maturity.
2. 2. Cross-Functional Design Influence: Act as a technical authority to bridge the gap between design, CIT, and Quality teams. Actively influence product robustness by driving evidence-based design changes across the Cross-Functional Team (CFT), resolving complex technical conflicts, and ensuring quality gates are met during the product development lifecycle.
3. 3. Proactive Market & Reliability Prediction: Conduct deep-dive studies into design parameters and field performance data to anticipate potential market concerns before they arise. Formulate robust validation strategies and performance benchmarks based on these predictive models, ensuring high reliability and long-term durability in challenging real-world conditions and benchmarking models
4. 4. Alignment with Internal & External stakeholders for:
   a) Design document review, DFMEA, trials, Events, Feasibility studies, Simulation, Base Model issue resolution
   b) Liaise jointly with teams during development / PP1 testing
   c) Assembly Trials, DFMEA &Common part issue resolution
   d) Base Model issue resolution, Market Issue resolution, Warranty analysis
   e) Proposals/ discussion/ costing
   f) DFMEA discussions and testing issues resolution
   g) Discussion / verification / proposals / trials

Academic Qualification & Experience

B.Tech- Electerical & Electronics with Minimum 10 years of experience in part development in the automobile industry. Good Technical / Hands-on experience on ICE/EV Electrical & Electronics Control System

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Hands-on experience in ICE/EV electronics and control system design, development and integration experience at component and vehicle level.
• Review of requirement and specification for electrical/mechanical/functional interface, functional architecture and block diagram, critical design parameter and DVP.
• Exposure of communication protocol for CAN and LIN along with CAN matrix and CAN bus load calculation to achieve first time right on Multi-ECU architecture integration.
• Exposure on Testing and validation – Electrical / Mechanical/EMI/EMC, Thermal Effect, Functional Safety/HIL/SIL.
• Knowledge of vehicle schematics, LV-MV-HV architecture, IC/PCB circuit and power electronics components.
• Working knowledge of CAN analyser / CANOE / INCA / Oscilloscope/Vector/MATLAB Simulink / Team centre.

Behavioural Skills

Strong interpersonal skills
Effective communication skills
Critical thinking & intellectual capabilities to analyse problems
Strategic orientation and generating workable solutions in line with objectives.
Positive attitude with demonstration of agility / integrity / responsibility value.

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower.

If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG). Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero.

Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI).

Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action.

Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.