Lead Engineer - Engines AD

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Chennai seeks a Calibration Engineer to develop and calibrate MPFI/TGDI gasoline engines and vehicles to meet Indian regulations and export market requirements. You will work across engine hardware, emission control, and vehicle systems to optimize performance and drivability.

The role requires 5–6 years of hands-on experience in MPFI/TGDI engine development, proficiency with INCA, Matlab, and Python, and collaboration with EMS, NVH, and vehicle integration

Qualifications

• BE/BTech or ME/MTech required.
• 5–6 years of experience in MPFI/TGDI engine development or calibration.
• Proficiency with INCA and Matlab/Python.
• Knowledge of engine, emissions, and vehicle calibration.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate MPFI/TGDI engines to meet Indian regulations and export standards.
• Perform engine optimization including combustion, injection, and after-treatment.
• Calibrate vehicles for drivability, emissions, and OBD compliance.
• Collaborate with EMS suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver targets.
• Maintain project trackers and analyze benchmark data.

Skills

Engine calibration

INCA software

MATLAB

Python

Vehicle systems

EMS evaluation

Problem solving

Data analysis

Education

BE/BTech or ME/MTech

Tools

INCA

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description

The primary purpose of the job position is to develop and calibrate a wide range of MPFI / TGDI gasoline engines & Vehicles for compliance to Indian legislative requirements & also for export markets.

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

a) Gasoline engine Optimization involving activities like, steady state performance and emission developement, including but not limited to combustion system, injection system, exhaust after-treatment system and generating Cal dataset.
b) Gasoline vehicle calibration involving, vehicle emission developement, vehicle calibration, drivability, environmental corrections, cold start and OBDI & OBD-II.
c) Emission & Performance Robustness and homologation trials for engines type approval.
d) Develop competency on methologies and tools in calibration development
e) Laise with EMS supplier and other key system suppliers for system selection and optimization.
f) Laise with CFT like Vehicle Integration, NVH, Electricals, Performance simulation, Engine development centre, Reliability and Service for engineering targets delivery.
g) Plan for the day-today calibration activities and maintain a project tracker.
h) Collect & collate benchmark data.
i) Analyse the issues arising out of test to confirm the design by root cause analysis of the problems / issues by using various problem solving techniques like Global 8D or other problem solving tools.

Functional Competencies

1. Basic understanding of engine architecture
2. Basic understanding of combustion system and emission control. Effects of combustion hardware on performance and emission.
3. Knowledge of calibration softwares -INCA and other data acquisition tools.
4. Basic coding skills in Matlab and /or Phython
5. Knowledge of vehicle sub systems which affect vehicle performance parameters
6. Knowledge of steady state engine development on engine bench
7. Knowledge of EMS system component selection and evaluation methods
8. Knowledge of vehicle calibration, comfort functions, drivability, IOBD etc
9. Understanding of Intake, exhaust, cooling and fuel system interfaces on engine performance and emissions.
10. Failure analysis, root cause analysis
11. Awareness of emission cycles, Various norms & Regulations along with test procedures.

Other Requirements

Should have worked in MPFI / TGDI engine development program in the arae of engine calibration.

Experience

5 to 6 years

Industry Preferred

Automobile

Qualifications

BE/BTech or ME/MTech

General Requirements

1) Good communication skills
2) Willingness to work as a team in highly dynamic environment.
3) Well versed with usage of INCA software.
4) Goodworking knowledge of Engines along with technologies to improve the efficiency.

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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