Mechanical Systems Engineer

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy in Bengaluru seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer to translate product specifications into vehicle and subsystem level requirements, and to assess interface trade-offs that maximize overall vehicle performance.

You will break down specs to module level, own key features, collaborate with validation teams, and help drive robust concept designs for future projects within the Mechanical System Engineering and Vehicle Engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems commonly used in two-wheelers (Chassis, Powertrain, Suspension & brakes, Bodyworks/lamps).
• Knowledge of two-wheeler architecture and general vehicle systems.
• Strong interpersonal, cross-functional collaboration, and problem-solving abilities.
• Analytical thinking and ability to perform trade-off analyses.

Responsibilities

• Translate product specifications into vehicle and subsystem level requirements.
• Break down vehicle specs to module level specifications.
• Provide inputs to layout creation and participate in design reviews.
• Assess system- and attribute-level complexities across interfaces and drive decisions.
• Create benchmark databases for modules and own feature development for new tech.
• Collaborate with validation teams to ensure component-level tests are executed.

Job description

Reporting to :

Lead-Vehicle System Engineer

Team name :

Mechanical System Engineering, Vehicle Engineering

About the Team and the Role :

This role is for a Mechanical Systems Engineer who will be responsible for understanding product specifications and translating them to vehicle/component level specifications and assessing the system level and attribute level complexities across interfaces and selecting the course of action that will benefit the vehicle the most.

Responsibilities :

• Understanding product specifications and translating them to vehicle and sub system level specifications
• Breaking down vehicle attribute and vehicle level specs to module level specs
• Provide inputs to VI for layout creation
• Assessing the system level and attribute level complexities(trade-off management or solutioning) across interfaces
• Creation of benchmark database for respective modules
• Act as the feature owner of new tech at Ather
• Monitoring specs during development phase and performing impact analysis on attributes when required
• Work with the validation team and CFT to ensure component level test cases are performed
• Ensure all component level mech related homologation requirements are met
• Manage attribute and functional trade-offs during conflicts due to interactions and drive decisions
• Drive robust new concept designs for future projects
• Participate in the stakeholder meetings throughout development phase and solve system engineering related issues
• Responsible for the RCA of module/vehicle level bugs
• Take part actively in builds and resolve issues

Experience and Qualifications :

• Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Engineering or any other equivalent degree
• 4 to 9 years of work experience preferably with automotive 2Wh/ 4Wh OEM.

Must Have Competencies :

• Experience working on any ONE of the following mechanical systems - Chassis, Powertrain, Suspension & brakes, Bodyworks/ lamps
• Knowledge of 2wh architecture
• In-depth knowledge of 2 wheelers and genuine enthusiasm in the same
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work across cross functions
• Adaptability, Flexibility, Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving

Good to Have Competencies :

• Work experience in GDnT
• Work experience in Vehicle Dynamics
• Experience working on Mechanical Systems Design and specification writing
• Knowledge of DFMEA and product development life cycle

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.