HEV / xEV Simulation Engineer

Evoke HR; Chennai; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Evoke HR is hiring for the position of HEV / xEV Simulation Engineer in Chennai. The candidate will conduct vehicle-level analysis to optimize hybrid electric vehicle architectures, utilizing tools like MATLAB and Simulink.

Required qualifications include a degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical engineering or a PhD, along with 4 to 8 years of relevant experience. The position offers opportunities to lead significant simulation projects and contribute to advanced vehicle development.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of experience in HEV and xEV simulation.
• Experience with various HEV architectures: full, plug-in, series, and parallel.
• Strong understanding of MATLAB, Simulink, and other simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed vehicle-level attribute analysis across diverse xEV architectures.
• Perform functional validation and correlation of simulation models against test data.
• Lead large-scale attribute optimisation studies in HPC/cloud environments.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

GT-Suite

AVL-Cruise

Amesim

M-scripting

Github

IC Engine

HEV

Education

BE/BTech/ME/MTech (Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical)

PhD (Engine/Thermal/Climate)

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

Were Hiring | HEV / xEV Simulation Engineer

Location: Chennai

Qualification: BE/BTech/ME/MTech (Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical), PhD (Engine/Thermal/Climate)

Experience: 4 to 8 years

Notice Period: Immediate to 45 days

Skill set: MATLAB, Simulink, GT-Suite, AVL-Cruise, Amesim, M-scripting, Github, IC Engine, HEV

Domain Knowledge

• 3+ years of experience with analyzing various hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) architectures such as full, plug-in, series, parallel, powersplit, and range extender systems.
• 3+ years of experience with operation, modelling and control of internal combustion engines and aftertreatment systems for ensuring regulatory compliance.
• 3+ years of experience with MATLAB / Simulink / Stateflow.
• 3+ years of experience with other relevant simulation tools (e.g., GT-SUITE, AVL CRUISE M, AMESim, etc.).
• Direct experience with model development of specific complex xEV architectures (e.g., powersplit, series, parallel, and advanced multi-mode hybrids). (good to have)
• Good understanding of EPA emissions regulations for light-duty / heavy-duty vehicles. (good to have)
• Working knowledge of thermal, climate systems and passenger comfort as applied to hybrid electric architectures. (good to have)
• Experience with optimization techniques and tools applied to engineering problems like ModeFrontier.
• Experience in MATLAB based scripting/Python based scripting. (good to have)
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Conduct detailed vehicle-level attribute analysis (fuel economy, performance, emissions, thermal management, passenger comfort) using high-fidelity simulation models across diverse xEV architectures to drive development and optimisation of Ford's current and future xEV offerings.
• Perform functional validation and correlation of high-fidelity vehicle and propulsion system models against physical test data, ensuring accuracy and reliability across steady-state and transient operating conditions.
• Lead and execute large-scale attribute optimisation studies leveraging HPC/cloud environments to balance system performance objectives over regulatory cycles and representative real-world customer driving profiles.
• Develop intuitive dashboards and reports to effectively visualise and communicate complex simulation results and real-world data insights to engineering.