Sr.Product Design Engineer - eDrive Simulation Engineer

Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI); Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler Truck Innovation Center India (DTICI) in Bengaluru seeks a highly skilled engineer to develop and maintain vehicle performance, fuel economy, and range simulation models for ICE, HEV, PHEV, and BEV platforms. You will evaluate mass, aerodynamics, and control strategies while correlating simulations with test data.

The role requires strong modeling, Matlab/Simulink, and Python programming, plus clear communication and cross-functional collaboration to advance vehicle concepts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics/ Mechanical/ Automotive Tech from an accredited engineering school.
• Experience in vehicle dynamics, energy management modeling and interpretation of test data.
• Ability to correlate simulation outcomes with vehicle tests and support engineering studies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vehicle performance, fuel economy, and range simulation models.
• Perform energy consumption and efficiency analysis for ICE, HEV, PHEV, and BEV platforms.
• Evaluate impact of mass, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, powertrain sizing, thermal loads, and control strategies on fuel economy and range.
• Conduct drive cycle simulations (WLTP, FTP, NEDC, MIDC, and customer cycles) and identify optimization opportunities.
• Correlate simulation results with vehicle test data and improve model accuracy.
• Support vehicle concept studies, technology assessments, and target setting activities.
• Generate technical reports, engineering recommendations, and present findings to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics understanding

Energy management knowledge

System-level modeling

Data interpretation

EV range estimation

Regenerative braking strategies

Entire Vehicle Understanding

Powertrain Understanding

Matlab / Python programming

Communication & presentation

Self-organization

Problem solving & analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Automotive Technology

Tools

GT-SUITE

AVL CRUISE M/CRUISE

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Job description

• Strong understanding of vehicle longitudinal dynamics, powertrain systems, and energy management.
• Knowledge of fuel consumption and energy consumption regulations and drive cycles.
• Experience in system-level modeling, model calibration, and validation.
• Ability to interpret test data and perform root-cause analysis for efficiency losses.
• Understanding of EV range estimation, battery energy utilization, and regenerative braking strategies.
• Entire Vehicle Understanding (preferably Bus (electric/conventional))
• Powertrain Understanding (preferably Bus (electric/conventional))
• Modelling and Simulation Experience (Matlab, Simulink, GT-Suite etc.)
• Programming Experience (Matlab/ Python)
• Good communication and presentation skill, Self-organized
• Problem-solving and Critical/analytical thinking, adaptability

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain vehicle performance, fuel economy, and range simulation models.
• Perform energy consumption and efficiency analysis for ICE, HEV, PHEV, and BEV platforms.
• Evaluate the impact of vehicle mass, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, powertrain sizing, thermal loads, and control strategies on fuel economy and range.
• Conduct drive cycle simulations (WLTP, FTP, NEDC, MIDC, customer-specific cycles) and identify optimization opportunities.
• Correlate simulation results with vehicle test data and improve model accuracy.
• Support vehicle concept studies, technology assessments, and target setting activities.
• Generate technical reports, engineering recommendations, and present findings to cross-functional teams.

Tools/Software

• GT-SUITE (Vehicle Systems, Powertrain, Energy Management, BEV/HEV Range Analysis)
• AVL CRUISE M / CRUISE (Vehicle and Powertrain Performance Simulation)

Qualifications

Bachelors/Masters in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics/Mechanical/Automotive Technology from accredited Indian or Global Engineering schools.