Project Engineer – Vehicle Systems & Connected Services

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

Benefits offered by this job

Higher Education Opportunities (Udemy,

Life and accident insurance

Sodexo cards for food and beverages

Well Being Program

Job summary

Aptiv in Chennai is seeking a Project Engineer – Vehicle Systems & Connected Services to deliver customer-facing engineering solutions across vehicle systems, ECU/powertrain diagnostics, and connected services validation. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to analyze vehicle-level issues and ensure high-quality data acquisition and system performance.

You will collaborate with customers, support testing and validation activities, and contribute to reports and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 4–8 years of experience in automotive systems (powertrain, ECU, vehicle diagnostics, or validation).
• Strong knowledge of CAN Bus and automotive communication protocols.
• Hands-on data acquisition, analysis tools, and basic programming (Python and/or C).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to develop and refine engineering requirements and support vehicle-level issue analysis
• Perform data acquisition, validation, and diagnostics for ECU, powertrain, and vehicle systems
• Support testing, simulation, and on-vehicle validation activities to ensure system performance and reliability
• Analyze customer data, identify root causes of system issues, and drive resolution with internal teams
• Contribute to engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, and project timelines

Skills

CAN Bus

Data acquisition

Diagnostics

Python

C

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Python

C

Job description

Why join Aptiv?

You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

As a Project Engineer – Vehicle Systems & Connected Services, you will play a key role in delivering customer-facing engineering solutions across vehicle systems, ECU/powertrain diagnostics, and connected services validation. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to analyze vehicle-level issues, support testing and validation activities, and ensure high-quality data acquisition and system performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to develop and refine engineering requirements and support vehicle-level issue analysis
• Perform data acquisition, validation, and diagnostics for ECU, powertrain, and vehicle systems
• Support testing, simulation, and on-vehicle validation activities to ensure system performance and reliability
• Analyze customer data, identify root causes of system issues, and drive resolution with internal teams
• Contribute to engineering deliverables including reports, presentations, and project timelines

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 4–8 years of experience in automotive systems (powertrain, ECU, vehicle diagnostics, or validation)
• Strong knowledge of CAN Bus and automotive communication protocols
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition, analysis tools, and basic programming (Python and/or C)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work in a customer-facing environment

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV

• Higher Education Opportunities (UDACITY, UDEMY, COURSERA are available for your continuous growth and development);
• Life and accident insurance;
• Sodexo cards for food and beverages
• Well Being Program that includes regular workshops and networking events;
• EAP Employee Assistance;
• Access to fitness clubs (T&C apply);
• Creche facility for working parents;

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Aptiv is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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