Vehicle Testing Engineer

Layam; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Layam is seeking a Test Planning & Execution professional to support vehicle-level EV testing in Chennai. Responsibilities include planning, road tests, lab evaluations, data collection with DAQ systems, and collaboration with Battery, Powertrain, and Thermal teams to validate system integration.

The role requires basic instrumentation knowledge, familiarity with AIS/ISO standards, and hands-on data analysis using MATLAB, Excel, and Python. Driving license preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EV architecture including battery, motor, inverter, charging, and VCU.
• Ability to perform data collection and preliminary analysis to identify trends and issues.
• Experience in test planning, execution, and documentation of test results.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and execution of vehicle-level test plans.
• Conduct road tests, track tests, and lab evaluations for EV systems (battery performance, range, acceleration, braking, thermal performance, durability).
• Record test data using DAQ, telematics, and measurement tools; perform preliminary data analysis.
• Document test conditions, results, and observations in structured reports; ensure traceability to requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with subsystem teams (Battery, Powertrain, Chassis, Thermal) to validate integration and interface with suppliers for certification support.

Skills

EV architecture knowledge

Data analysis

Test planning

Documentation

Instrumentation knowledge

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

MATLAB

Excel

Python

Job description

Test Planning & Execution

• Assist in preparation and execution of vehicle-level test plans.
• Conduct road tests, track tests, and lab evaluations for EV systems (battery performance, vehicle range, acceleration, braking, thermal performance, durability).
• Support functional validation for subsystems (HV system, drivetrain, thermal management, charging).
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during testing activities.

Data Collection & Analysis

• Record test data using DAQ (data acquisition) systems, telematics, and measurement tools.
• Perform preliminary data analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and issues.
• Support root-cause analysis with senior engineers and cross-functional teams.

Reporting & Documentation

• Document test conditions, results, and observations in structured reports.
• Support test case traceability with respect to requirements and standards.
• Escalate critical issues to senior engineers for further analysis.

Collaboration

• Work with subsystem teams (Battery, Powertrain, Chassis, Thermal) to validate integration at vehicle level.
• Interface with suppliers and test agencies for certification and homologation support.
• Assist in vehicle instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance of test vehicles.
• Basic knowledge of EV architecture (battery, motor, inverter, charging, VCU).
• Familiarity with vehicle testing standards (AIS, ISO, UNECE).
• Knowledge of instrumentation and sensors (thermocouples, CAN loggers, GPS, accelerometers).
• Tools: CAN tools (CANalyzer, CANoe), MATLAB basics, Excel/Python for data analysis.
• Driving license for commercial vehicles (preferred but not mandatory).