Engineer Engine Design & Application

Talent Hired-the Job Store; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Hired-the Job Store in Chennai, Tamil Nadu is seeking an Engineer - Engine Design & Application within Automotive R&D. The role targets development and calibration of powertrain systems for performance, emissions, and durability, with a focus on translating vehicle targets into concrete requirements.

The ideal candidate has 2–9 years of engine design experience, strong CAN/UDS skills, and proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, ETAS INCA and AVL for calibration and validation.

Qualifications

• 2–9 years of engineering experience in engine design or powertrain development.
• Strong hands-on in CAN and UDS interfaces.
• Proficient with MATLAB and Simulink for model-based development.
• Experience with ETAS INCA and AVL for calibration and validation.
• Experience in automotive, commercial vehicles, mobility or related domains is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate vehicle targets into powertrain requirements.
• Develop or calibrate engine and powertrain subsystems.
• Analyze test, field and diagnostic data to drive improvements.
• Deliver emissions, performance, reliability and release targets.

Skills

Engine Design

CAN

UDS

MATLAB

Simulink

ETAS INCA

AVL

testbed

combustion

emissions

OBD

SCR

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

ETAS INCA

AVL

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Engineer - Engine Design & Application | Automotive R&D

Confidential opportunity with a leading automotive and mobility engineering organisation. Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Openings: 17 | Experience: 29 years

Role overview

Develop, calibrate and validate powertrain systems for performance, emissions, fuel efficiency, drivability and durability.

Key responsibilities

• Translate vehicle targets into powertrain requirements
• Develop or calibrate engine and powertrain subsystems
• Analyse test, field and diagnostic data
• Deliver emission, performance, reliability and release targets

Must-have skills

• Engine Design
• CAN
• UDS
• MATLAB
• Simulink
• ETAS INCA
• AVL
• testbed
• combustion
• emissions
• OBD
• SCR

Good-to-have skills

• Commercial vehicle product development
• cross-functional validation
• design release and technical documentation

Candidate profile

Engineering professional with 2–9 years of relevant experience in Engine Design. Strong practical evidence in Engine Design, CAN, UDS, MATLAB, Simulink, ETAS INCA, AVL. Experience in automotive, commercial vehicles, mobility or an adjacent product-engineering environment is preferred.

Location and inclusion

Primary work location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Candidates from Chennai and across Tamil Nadu will receive priority outreach. Professionals currently in Chennai, Hosur, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Pune, Indore/Pithampur, NCR who are open to relocate to Chennai are encouraged to apply. Women professionals, returning professionals and qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Selection remains based on role fit and demonstrated capability.

Notice period: Early joiners preferred | Compensation: 6-22 LPA

Employer name will be disclosed during the recruiter screening conversation.