ExcelHer - System Design Engineer

AB Volvo; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ExcelHer, Volvo Group India's career returnship program, invites experienced professionals returning after a break to re-enter the workforce. We are seeking an Experienced System Design Engineer in Powertrain Technology with automotive engineering background, automation skills, and familiarity with AI tools to improve efficiency and engineering quality.

The role supports design, integration, and validation of powertrain systems, coordinating datasets for EMS and ACM software and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical or Mechatronics.
• Experience in the automotive industry, powertrain preferred.
• Strong system design principles and development processes.
• Automation tools, scripting or process digitization experience.
• Experience with modern AI tools for engineering productivity.
• Analytical and communication skills; able to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Support architecture definition, interface management, and system integration.
• Collaborate with design, simulation, testing, software, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Perform technical analysis, reviews and problem-solving during development and validation.
• Contribute to automation of engineering workflows, data handling and reporting.
• Use AI tools to improve efficiency in documentation, analysis and decision support.
• Support continuous improvement in development methods, tools and processes.

Skills

Automotive engineering

System design

Automation tools

AI tools for engineering

Cross-functional teamwork

Data handling

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics

Tools

Python

MATLAB

GIT/Jenkins

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

About ExcelHer program

Are you looking for an opportunity to restart your career?Do you want to join an organization that values your experience, no matter when it was gained?

We are pleased to introduceExcelHer, Volvo Group India’s career returnship program designed to support talented professionals who are ready to restart their careers.Open to individuals across genderswho have taken a career break of one year or more, ExcelHer provides an opportunity to re-enter the workforce with confidence and continue their professional journey.

The program offers a9-month assignmentand provides participants with access to professional development opportunities, mentorship from a business leader, and the chance to work with diverse teams across functions, technologies, and cultures.

Position Summary

We are looking for an Experienced System Design Engineer in Powertrain Technology with strong automotive engineering experience, solidautomation skills, and hands-on familiarity with thelatest AI toolsto improve efficiency, productivity, and engineering quality. The role will support the design, integration, and validation of powertrain systems, while also contributing to process improvement through digital and AI-enabled engineering methods.

In Powertrain Technology at TTI, an experienced system engineer will play a key role in coordinating and managing datasets for EMS and ACM software.

They will be involved in the project from the SW delivery to the calibration verification. They should have a strong connection with all project stakeholders. They are Responsible for handling the datasets for both Heavy Duty and Medium Duty Trucks at Volvo and defining a feature delivery package for Powertrain Software integration

Key Responsibilities

• Support architecture definition, interface management, and system integration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, simulation, testing, software, manufacturing, and quality.
• Perform technical analysis, reviews, and problem-solving during development and validation.
• Contribute to automation of engineering workflows, data handling, and reporting.
• Use AI tools to improve efficiency in documentation, analysis, decision support, and repetitive tasks.
• Support continuous improvement in development methods, tools, and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar.
• Proven experience in the automotive industry, ideally within powertrain or related systems.
• Strong understanding of system design principles and engineering development processes.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools, scripting, or process digitization.
• Practical experience using modern AI tools for engineering productivity and efficiency.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with powertrain systems, vehicle integration, or component-level development.
• Familiarity with requirements management, model-based development, or systems engineering tools.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, GIT/Jenkins automation frameworks, or similar tools.
• Exposure to AI-assisted engineering workflows, document generation, knowledge search, or data analysis.
• Experience with Agile or lean development methods.

Personal Attributes

• Structured and solution-oriented.
• Curious and innovative.
• Collaborative and proactive.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Driven to improve efficiency and engineering quality.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

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Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Category: Technology Engineering

Organization: Trucks Technology & Industrial

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.