Lead Engineer - AET

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to plan, develop, and execute validation tests for High Voltage battery packs and BMS in Chennai, India. You will define test strategies, acceptance criteria, and validation plans aligned with product requirements and project milestones.

Responsibilities include HIL and vehicle-level validation, data analysis, RCA, and documentation, while ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 and OEM requirements.

Qualifications

• 9–11 years of HV battery and BMS validation experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive test methods and safety standards.
• Experience with HIL and vehicle-level validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and execute validation tests for HV battery packs and BMS.
• Define test strategies, test cases, validation plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Analyze test data, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare validation reports and sign-off readiness for production.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Adaptability

Team motivation

Relationship building

Stress management

Professional development

Tools

ETAS

Vector CANalyzer

Vector CANape

MATLAB

C

CAPL

Simulink

d-Space

ECU Flash Tool

Job description

• Plan, develop, and execute validation tests for High Voltage (HV) battery packs and Battery Management Systems (BMS).
• Define test strategies, test cases, validation plans, and acceptance criteria based on product requirements.
• Validate BMS functions like Cell voltage,Current, State of Charge (SOC), State of Health (SOH), Cell balancing, Thermal management, Fault diagnostics and protection strategies
• Conduct Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and vehicle-level validation activities.
• Analyze battery and BMS test data, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Support battery pack integration, commissioning, and troubleshooting during development and vehicle testing.
• Ensure compliance with automotive and battery safety standards such as ISO 26262, UN R100, AIS 038/156, IEC 62660, and relevant OEM requirements.
• Collaborate with design, controls, software, system engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing teams.
• Prepare technical reports, validation documentation, and test result presentations.
• Battery Pack Validation Plan (DVP&R).
• Test specifications and test case documentation.
• Execution of battery pack and BMS validation tests as per project milestones.
• CAN communication validation and diagnostic reports.
• Test automation scripts and data analysis reports.
• Root cause analysis (RCA) reports for failures and corrective action tracking.
• Compliance reports against regulatory and customer requirements.
• Final validation sign-off and readiness recommendation for production release.
• Continuous improvement recommendations to enhance battery performance, reliability, safety, and durability.

Experience

9-11 Yrs

General Requirements

Good verbal & written communication skills
Ability of lead & motivate others in a team
Ability to solve problems
Ability to be flexible and adaptive to situations
Drive for personal and professional development
Ability to own and resolve problems
Ability to develop positive relationships
Ability to manage stress and conflicts

Basic knowledge of Electric vehicle architectures
Basic knowledge of electric drives , power electronics and motor control unit (MCU) used in Electric vehicles
Very good knowledge of HV Battery & Batter management system (BMS) used in Electric vehicles
Very good knowledge of Li-ion and Li-polymer, NMC batteries & other energy storage elements

Functional Competencies:
Very good knowledge of System Testing using ETAS, Vector (CANalyzer, CANape) tools
Proficient in MATLAB-M-Script and C, CAPL programming
Good knowledge of State flow, Simulink, Target link (d-Space), d-Space Simulator
Very good experience with ECU Flash Tool (Bosch, Delphi,Continental Tool).

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.

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