Senior Vehicle Performance and Testing Engineer

Mahindra And Mahindra Limited; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited in Chennai seeks a Senior Engineer to advance fuel economy, EV range, and performance benchmarking through rigorous vehicle testing and data analysis.

You will instrument vehicles with INCA, V.box, DFL and other data loggers, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise efficiency, range and drivability across programs.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of automotive powertrain systems, vehicle performance, fuel economy, EV range evaluation, vehicle dynamics, and drivability.
• Hands-on experience in on-road testing, chassis dynamometer testing, coast-down, acceleration, gradeability, and performance evaluations.
• Proficiency in INCA, AVL Drive, V.box, DFL, Ipetronik, Intrepid/Influx Data Loggers.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with experience in test data analysis and reporting.
• Experience in vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition, and objective vehicle performance assessment.
• Knowledge of CAN communication protocols, CAN signal decoding, and reverse engineering (CAN scanning).
• Experience with CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, or equivalent CAN tools.
• Familiarity with Concerto, Power BI, and MATLAB for data analytics and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fuel economy, EV range, performance evaluation on roads, test tracks, and chassis dynamometers.
• Instrument vehicles using INCA, V.box, DFL, Ipetronik, and Intrepid Data Loggers for data acquisition and analysis.
• Analyse test data, identify performance gaps, and prepare detailed reports with observations and recommendations.
• Support root cause analysis and enhancement of fuel economy, range, CO₂ reduction technologies and performance-related issues with cross-functional teams.
• Perform competitor benchmarking studies and provide insights for target setting, calibration optimization, and hardware selection.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of testing methodologies, evaluation processes, and performance metrics.

Skills

Powertrain knowledge

Vehicle performance

Fuel economy

EV range evaluation

Vehicle dynamics

Drivability

On-road testing

Data interpretation

Team collaboration

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Automotive

Tools

INCA

AVL Drive

V.box

DFL

Ipetronik

Intrepid/Influx Loggers

CANalyzer

Vehicle Spy

Job description

Senior Engineer - VPS Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Role Summary Evaluate vehicle fuel economy, EV range, performance, and drivability attributes through vehicle testing, data acquisition, analysis and benchmarking.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct fuel economy, EV range, performance, drivability, and vehicle dynamics evaluations on roads, test tracks, and chassis dynamometers. Instrument vehicles using INCA, V.box, DFL (Fuel Flow Meter), Ipetronik, and Intrepid Data Loggers for test data acquisition and analysis. Analyse test data, identify performance gaps, and prepare detailed test reports with observations and recommendations. Support root cause analysis, resolution and enhancement of fuel economy, range, CO₂ reduction technologies and performance-related issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Perform competitor benchmarking studies and provide insights for target setting, calibration optimization, and hardware selection. Contribute to the development and improvement of testing methodologies, evaluation processes, and performance metrics.

Experience

Experience 2–5 years of experience in vehicle testing, fuel economy/range development, performance evaluation, vehicle validation, or powertrain development.

Industry Preferred Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Automotive, or related Engineering discipline.

General Requirements

Technical Skills Strong knowledge of automotive powertrain systems, vehicle performance, fuel economy, EV range evaluation, vehicle dynamics, and drivability. Hands-on experience in on-road testing, chassis dynamometer testing, coast-down, acceleration, gradeability, and performance evaluations. Proficiency in INCA, AVL Drive, V.box, DFL, Ipetronik, Intrepid/Influx Data Loggers. Strong analytical and data interpretation skills with experience in test data analysis and reporting. Experience in vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition, and objective vehicle performance assessment.

Additional Preferred Skills (Added advantage)

Knowledge of CAN communication protocols, CAN signal decoding, and reverse engineering (CAN scanning). Experience with CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy , or equivalent CAN tools. Familiarity with Concerto, Power BI, and MATLAB for advanced data analytics and visualization. Exposure to EV range testing, energy consumption analysis, and advanced vehicle instrumentation.

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