Lead Engineer – Gasoline Engine Calibration

🚀 Hiring: Lead Engineer – Gasoline Engine Calibration

📍 Location: Mahindra Research Valley (MRV), Chennai

🏢 Business Unit: Engine (AD) – Engine Calibration

👨 💼 Reporting To: Principal Engineer

🎓 Qualification: B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech

⏳ Experience: 5–6 Years

🚗 Industry Preference: Automotive

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Lead Engineer – Engine Calibration to join our Engine Development team. The role involves development and calibration of MPFI/TGDI gasoline engines and vehicles, ensuring compliance with Indian and global emission regulations while delivering superior performance, drivability, and fuel efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

✅ Engine performance and emission calibration development for MPFI/TGDI gasoline engines

✅ Vehicle calibration including drivability, cold start, environmental corrections, OBD-I & OBD-II functions

✅ Steady-state performance and emission optimization using engine test benches

✅ Emission robustness, homologation, and type approval activities

✅ Calibration dataset generation using INCA and data acquisition tools

✅ Root cause analysis and problem-solving using 8D and other methodologies

✅ Collaborate with EMS suppliers and cross-functional teams including Vehicle Integration, NVH, Electrical, Reliability, and Service

✅ Benchmark competitor vehicles and technologies

✅ Track and manage calibration project activities

Required Skills & Expertise

🔹 Hands-on experience in MPFI/TGDI Engine Calibration

🔹 Strong knowledge of combustion systems, emission control, and engine architecture

🔹 Proficiency in INCA and calibration/data acquisition tools

🔹 Experience in vehicle calibration, drivability, IOBD, and IUPR development

🔹 Understanding of intake, exhaust, cooling, and fuel system interactions

🔹 Knowledge of emission regulations, test procedures, and homologation requirements

🔹 Basic programming skills in MATLAB and/or Python

🔹 Strong analytical and root cause analysis skills

What We're Looking For

✔ Team player with strong communication skills

✔ Passion for gasoline engine development and emerging calibration technologies

✔ Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional engineering environment