Durability/Reliability Test Engineer

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. in Chennai is seeking a Durability/Reliability Test Engineer to lead vehicle validation programs, coordinating on-road and proving-ground tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with design, quality, and global engineering teams.

You will plan and execute test programs, manage instrumentation, monitor performance, perform root-cause analysis, prepare technical reports, and travel to various sites to validate new products and technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience in vehicle testing, durability, reliability, or validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute vehicle reliability and durability test programs (on-road and proving-ground).
• Coordinate vehicle preparation, instrumentation, and test setup activities.
• Monitor vehicle performance, identify failures, and support root-cause analysis.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports with findings and recommendations.
• Track test progress to ensure timelines and validation standards.
• Collaborate with design, quality, and supplier teams to address issues.
• Travel to conduct testing at various sites and customer locations.

Skills

Vehicle testing

Data analysis

English communication

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Mechatronics

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

CANape

Diadem

MATLAB

Job description

The Durability/Reliability Test Engineer will lead vehicle validation programs for Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, coordinating on-road and proving-ground tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with design, quality, and global engineering teams. The role ensures trucks meet stringent standards and supports new product and technology roll-outs.

• Plan and execute vehicle reliability and durability test programs, including on-road and proving-ground assessments.
• Coordinate vehicle preparation, instrumentation, and test setup activities.
• Monitor vehicle performance during testing, identify failures or abnormal behavior, and support root-cause analysis.
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports with findings, recommendations, and presentations for senior management.
• Track test progress to ensure compliance with project timelines and validation standards.
• Conduct meetings with local and global stakeholders to align test objectives and resolve issues.
• Manage test vehicles, spare parts, and related documentation throughout the validation cycle.
• Support benchmarking activities and validation of new products and technologies.
• Collaborate closely with design, quality, and supplier teams to address component and system issues.
• Travel as required to conduct testing at various sites and customer locations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline.
• 310 years of experience in vehicle testing, durability, reliability, or validation activities.
• Good understanding of commercial vehicle systems such as chassis, suspension, braking, powertrain, steering, and body structures.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal.
• Willingness to travel for testing activities.
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, CANape, Diadem, MATLAB).
• Experience working with cross-functional and international engineering teams.
• Technical curiosity, hands-on approach, and strong ownership mindset.

At Daimler Truck we are united in our purpose: We work for all who keep the world moving. Our impact as a global transportation company depends entirely on the contribution of each individual.

We believe that our individual strengths lead to the best team performance. Together, we create an inclusive culture where a deep sense of belonging fuels innovation and growth.

We welcome applications from everyone, people of all cultures and genders, different generations and phases of life, and people with disabilities. You can be your true self at Daimler Truck.

At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.