Snr Engineer - VCU

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business] seeks an experienced engineer to design and validate advanced control algorithms for VCUs in electric powertrains. You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, and embedded C/C++ for model-based development, along with MIL/SIL/HIL testing and diagnostics.

You will ensure traceability with Polarion/DOORS, collaborate across architecture, software, validation, and suppliers, and uphold ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in EV/HEV control systems, calibration, charging systems and model-based development.
• Proven track record in vehicle-level testing, diagnostics, and embedded software validation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop advanced control algorithms for Vehicle Control Units (VCU) in electric powertrains (ePT) using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow.
• Execute model simulations, validation, and auto-code generation using industry-standard tools.
• Peer to Peer review of source codes using embedded C, C++/Python/M-Script.
• Perform requirement analysis and maintain traceability using Polarion or DOORS.
• Perform MIL, SIL, and HIL testing for developed models.
• Calibrate EV control system functions to optimize performance, energy efficiency, and charging behaviour.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, software development, validation teams, and suppliers to ensure seamless integration.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards throughout development and validation cycles.
• Analyse and resolve issues from field, validation, HIL, build, and plant environments.
• Work with diagnostic protocols and communication buses (CAN, LIN, UDS).
• Plan, develop, and execute interoperability and conformance test strategies for charging systems.
• Experience in CCS charging systems, DC/AC charging, OBC, PLC communication.
• Skilled in preparing technical documentation and validation reports.
• Capable of vehicle-level testing and HIL setup configuration.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Embedded C

C++/Python

Code generation tools

CAN

LIN

UDS

Education

BE/B.Tech or M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering

Tools

ETAS INCA

Vector CANoe

MathWorks suite

RTW

dSPACE

Polarion

DOORS

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Design and develop advanced control algorithms for Vehicle Control Units (VCU) in electric powertrains (ePT) using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow.
Execute model simulations, validation, and auto-code generation using industry-standard tools.
Peer to Peer review of source codes using embedded C, C ++/python/M-Script.
Perform requirement analysis and maintain traceability using Polarion or DOORS.
Perform MIL, SIL, and HIL testing for developed models.
Calibrate EV control system functions to optimize performance, energy efficiency, and charging behaviour.
Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, software development, validation teams, and suppliers to ensure seamless integration.
Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards throughout development and validation cycles.
Analyse and resolve issues from field, validation, HIL, build, and plant environments.
Work with diagnostic protocols and communication buses (CAN, LIN, UDS).
Plan, develop, and execute interoperability and conformance test strategies for charging systems.

Good-to-Have Deliverables

Experience in CCS charging systems, DC/AC charging, OBC, PLC communication.
Skilled in preparing technical documentation and validation reports.
Capable of vehicle-level testing and HIL setup configuration.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience in EV/HEV control systems, calibration, charging systems and model-based development.
• Proven track record in vehicle-level testing, diagnostics, and embedded software validation.

Industry Preferred

• Automotive OEM R&D
• Tier 1 automotive suppliers
• EV/HEV development and calibration teams

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering.
• Specialization in Control Systems, Embedded Systems, or charging systems preferred.

General Requirements

General Requirements

• Model-Based Design & Development: MATLAB/Simulink, Stateflow, Embedded C and code generation tools.
• Experience in diagnostic, CCS communication protocol, DC/AC charging, OBC, PLC communication.
• Testing & Validation: Vehicle-level testing, debugging, HIL, SIL

Tools and Techniques Used

• Calibration Tools: ETAS INCA, Vector CANoe
• Simulation & Code Generation: MathWorks suite, RTW, dSPACE
• Requirement Management: Polarion, DOORS
• Diagnostic Protocols: CAN, LIN, UDS and related tools
• Standards Compliance: ISO 26262, ASPICE, AUTOSAR, SAE, MISRA

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and data-driven approach
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Passion for electrification and sustainable mobility.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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