Lead Engineer - Gasoline Calibration

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd. in Chennai seeks a senior engineer to develop and calibrate MPFI/TGDI gasoline engines and vehicles to meet Indian regulations.

The role covers engine optimization, vehicle calibration, emission testing, and collaboration with EMS suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver robust calibration and timely SOPs.

Qualifications

• Be able to explain engine architecture and emissions principles.
• Experience with calibration software and data acquisition tools.
• Familiarity with vehicle subsystems affecting performance and emission.

Responsibilities

• Develop and calibrate MPFI/TGDI engines for Indian regulatory compliance.
• Optimize gasoline engines: combustion, exhaust, and emissions performance.
• Calibrate vehicles: drivability, cold start, and OBD.
• Coordinate with EMS and other suppliers for system selection.
• Plan daily calibration activities and track project progress.
• Perform root cause analysis using 8D or similar tools.

Skills

Engine architecture

Combustion & emission control

Calibration software (INCA)

Matlab

Python

Vehicle subsystems

Steady-state engine development

EMS system assessment

Vehicle calibration & drivability

Intake/exhaust/fuel systems

Failure/root-cause analysis

Emission cycles & norms

Education

B.E./B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech

Job description

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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.

• 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.
• b) Gasoline vehicle calibration involving, vehicle emission developement, vehicle calibration, drivability, environmental corrections, cold start and OBD
• c) Emission & Performance Robustness and homologation trials for engines type approval.
• d) Develop competency on methologies and tools 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 Skills Required

• 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, test procedures, various norms and regulation

Experience

6 to 10Years

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech

General Requirements

Should have worked in atleast one MPFI engine development program from start of calibration to SOP

Other Competencies

• 1) Good communication skills
• 2) Willingness to work as a team in highly dynamic environment

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.