Senior Calibration Engineer

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking a Senior Engineer for Calibration to advance gasoline engine performance and emission strategies. You will lead calibration efforts, coordinate with EMS and other system suppliers, and drive robust testing programs to meet homologation targets.

The role requires 3-5 years in automotive calibration, strong problem-solving skills, and collaboration across engineering teams to deliver reliable, efficient engines.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Automobile/Mechanical/Electrical or related field.
• 3-5 years experience in automotive calibration preferred.
• Basic understanding of engine architecture and combustion systems.
• Familiarity with calibration software such as INCA and data acquisition tools.
• Basic coding skills in Matlab and Python.
• Knowledge of vehicle subsystems affecting performance and emissions.
• Understanding of steady-state engine development on engine bench.
• Experience with EMS system selection and evaluation methods.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Optimize gasoline engine performance, including steady-state and emissions development.
• Calibrate gasoline vehicles focusing on emissions, drivability, environmental corrections, cold start, and OBD.
• Conduct emission and performance robustness and homologation trials for engines type approval.
• Develop competency on methodologies and calibration tools.
• Coordinate with EMS and other system suppliers for selection and optimization.
• Coordinate with Vehicle Integration, NVH, Electricals, and other centers to meet engineering targets.
• Plan daily calibration activities and maintain a project tracker.
• Collect and collate benchmark data and perform root cause analysis using 8D or similar tools.

Skills

Engine architecture understanding

Combustion knowledge

Calibration knowledge

Matlab programming

Python programming

Vehicle subsystems knowledge

Engine bench development

EMS system evaluation

Drivability

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Teamwork in dynamic environments

Education

BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Automobile/Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

INCA

Data acquisition tools

Job description

Sr. Engineer - Calibration Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

• 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.
• Gasoline vehicle calibration involving, vehicle emission developement, vehicle calibration, drivability, environmental corrections, cold start and OBD
• Emission & Performance Robustness and homologation trials for engines type approval.
• Develop competency on methologies and tools calibration development
• Laise with EMS supplier and other key system suppliers for system selection and optimization.
• Laise with CFT like Vehicle Integration, NVH, Electricals, Performance simulation, Engine development centre, Reliability and Service for engineering targets delivery.
• Plan for the day-today calibration activities and maintain a project tracker.
• Collect & collate benchmark data.
• 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.

Experience 3-5 years Industry Preferred Automobile Qualifications BE/ BTech or ME/MTech General Requirements

General Requirements

• 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
• 12. Should have worked in atleast one MPFI engine development program from start of calibration to SOP
• 13.Good communication skills
• 14. 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.

Experience Level Senior Level