Test Engineer - Brakes Performance & ESP Testing

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd.; Kanchipuram; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a Test Engineer - Brake Performance ESP Testing to lead validation programs for brake, ABS/EBS, and ESP/ESC on commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities include DVP/DVPR creation, vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition, and technical reporting while collaborating with Design, Homologation, Vehicle Dynamics, and Global Engineering teams. The role requires hands-on CV driving with a valid license and proficiency with VBOX, IPETRONIK, CANalyzer,

Qualifications

• 3-9 years of experience in commercial vehicle testing and validation.
• Hands-on driving experience with a valid driving license.
• Experience in ABS, EBS and ESP/ESC validation and calibration.
• Knowledge of DVP and DVPR preparation and validation planning.
• Strong data acquisition, analysis and post-processing skills.
• Exposure to proving-ground and public-road testing environments.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical findings.
• Familiarity with regulatory homologation for braking and stability systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain DVP and DVPR documents for brake, ABS/EBS, and ESP/ESC validation activities.
• Plan and execute brake performance, homologation, and duty-cycle measurement tests on commercial vehicles.
• Conduct service brake, parking brake, fade recovery, split-mu, and emergency braking evaluations.
• Perform ESP/ESC validation tests such as J-Turn, Fishhook, Sine-with-Dwell, Double Lane Change, Curve Braking, and Yaw Stability.
• Instrument vehicles using VBOX, IPETRONIK, CAN loggers, brake pressure, wheel speed, steering angle, yaw rate, and temperature sensors.
• Support regulatory certification and homologation programs for braking and stability systems.
• Assist in CAPEX planning, budgeting, procurement, and commissioning of test equipment and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with Design, Homologation, Vehicle Dynamics, and Global Engineering teams to resolve test issues.
• Acquire, analyze, and post-process test data, producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Maintain and calibrate test rigs, sensors, and data acquisition systems to ensure accuracy and safety.

Skills

Driving experience

Data acquisition

Analysis & post-processing

Cross-functional communication

Regulatory homologation

Braking stability systems

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Mechatronics or related engineering

Tools

VBOX

IPETRONIK

CANalyzer

CANape

Concerto

Diadem

Job description

The Test Engineer - Brake Performance ESP Testing will lead the development and execution of brake, ABS/EBS, and ESP/ESC validation programs for commercial vehicles. Responsibilities include DVP/DVPR preparation, vehicle instrumentation, data acquisition, post-processing, and technical reporting while collaborating with Design, Homologation, Vehicle Dynamics, and Global Engineering teams. Hands-on driving experience and proficiency with VBOX, IPETRONIK, and CAN-based measurement systems are essential.

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3-9 years of experience in commercial vehicle testing and validation.
• Hands-on commercial vehicle driving experience with a valid driving license.
• Proficiency with VBOX, IPETRONIK, CANalyzer, CANape, Concerto, Diadem or equivalent tools.
• Experience in ABS, EBS, and ESP/ESC validation and calibration activities.
• Knowledge of DVP and DVPR preparation and validation planning.
• Strong skills in data acquisition, analysis, and post-processing.
• Exposure to proving-ground and public-road testing environments.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate technical findings effectively.
• Familiarity with regulatory homologation requirements for braking and stability systems.

• Develop and maintain DVP and DVPR documents for brake, ABS/EBS, and ESP/ESC validation activities.
• Plan and execute brake performance, homologation, and duty-cycle measurement tests on commercial vehicles.
• Conduct service brake, parking brake, fade recovery, split-mu, and emergency braking evaluations.
• Perform ESP/ESC validation tests such as J-Turn, Fishhook, Sine-with-Dwell, Double Lane Change, Curve Braking, and Yaw Stability.
• Instrument vehicles using VBOX, IPETRONIK, CAN loggers, brake pressure, wheel speed, steering angle, yaw rate, and temperature sensors.
• Support regulatory certification and homologation programs for braking and stability systems.
• Assist in CAPEX planning, budgeting, procurement, and commissioning of test equipment and instrumentation.
• Collaborate with Design, Homologation, Vehicle Dynamics, and Global Engineering teams to resolve test issues.
• Acquire, analyze, and post-process test data, producing clear technical reports and recommendations.
• Maintain and calibrate test rigs, sensors, and data acquisition systems to ensure accuracy and safety.