Specialist Axles Design / Testing

Daimler Trucks North America LLC; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC is seeking a Specialist – Axle Development & Validation to lead validation programs for axle aggregates and components within TT/XP1-6. You will plan bench testing, analyze data and drive root‑cause investigations with suppliers and global teams.

The role requires 5–8 years in axle development or validation, strong understanding of axle systems and hands-on durability testing, along with robust communication for global coordination.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• 5–8 years of axle development, validation, testing or reliability engineering.
• Strong understanding of axle systems, aggregates, sub-components and their interactions.
• Hands-on experience with axle durability, performance and structural testing.
• Proficiency in failure analysis, root-cause investigation and corrective-action implementation.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering principles, statistical analysis and CAE correlation methods.
• Experience with measurement systems, instrumentation and data acquisition techniques.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management skills for global team collaboration.
• Ability to independently manage technical assignments and meet project timelines.
• Prior experience in commercial vehicle or automotive product development environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for axle aggregates, subsystems and components.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor bench testing of critical axle parts such as gears, bearings, housings, shafts and differentials.
• Analyze test data, correlate RLDA and CAE results with field conditions, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Conduct failure investigations, damage assessments and root‑cause analysis for axle‑related issues.
• Support design validation through technical reviews, risk identification and improvement opportunities.
• Apply reliability engineering techniques and statistical tools to assess component and system performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers, external laboratories and test‑bench partners to develop effective validation methodologies.
• Work closely with global engineering teams to align validation approaches and share technical learnings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes, validation methods and product quality.
• Provide technical support for issue resolution during development, production and field operation phases.

Skills

Axle systems knowledge

Failure analysis

Statistical analysis

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Global collaboration

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

Measurement systems

Instrumentation

Data acquisition

Job description

Tasks

The Specialist – Axle Development & Validation will serve as the subject‑matter expert for axle aggregates, subsystems and components within the TT/XP1‑6 department. You will own validation programs, conduct durability and performance testing, lead failure investigations, and collaborate with global engineering teams, suppliers and test agencies to deliver robust, high‑quality axle solutions for Daimler’s commercial vehicle portfolio.

• Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for axle aggregates, subsystems and components.
• Plan, coordinate and monitor bench testing of critical axle parts such as gears, bearings, housings, shafts and differentials.
• Analyze test data, correlate RLDA and CAE results with field conditions, and provide engineering recommendations.
• Conduct failure investigations, damage assessments and root‑cause analysis for axle‑related issues.
• Support design validation through technical reviews, risk identification and improvement opportunities.
• Apply reliability engineering techniques and statistical tools to assess component and system performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers, external laboratories and test‑bench partners to develop effective validation methodologies.
• Work closely with global engineering teams to align validation approaches and share technical learnings.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in testing processes, validation methods and product quality.
• Provide technical support for issue resolution during development, production and field operation phases.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, Mechatronics or related engineering discipline.
• 5‑8 years of experience in axle development, validation, testing or reliability engineering.
• Strong understanding of axle systems, aggregates, sub‑components and their functional interactions.
• Hands‑on experience with axle durability, performance and structural testing.
• Proficiency in failure analysis, root‑cause investigation and corrective‑action implementation.
• Familiarity with reliability engineering principles, statistical analysis and CAE correlation methods.
• Experience with measurement systems, instrumentation and data acquisition techniques.
• Effective communication and stakeholder‑management skills for global team collaboration.
• Ability to independently manage technical assignments and meet project timelines.
• Prior experience in commercial vehicle or automotive product development environments is preferred.