Senior Vehicle Performance Engineer

Function

Research & Development - Jaipur

Pay Band

E4 to M2

Role

The Sr. Engineer -Vehicle Performance is responsible for the timely executing vehicle-level performance, thermal, and homologation validation processes to deliver highly accurate test data ensuring the Performance, Reliability and Safety of our vehicles throughout their development lifecycle.

A purpose driven role for you

*Responsible for guiding team of test engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture, Formulate comprehensive vehicle level validation plans, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables. The role also involves the preparation and performing of vehicle tests as well as the reporting of results achieved by providing written reports of quantitative and qualitative feedback of the vehicle performance.
*Manage the lifecycle of high-precision instruments and sensors, including procurement, calibration, and routine maintenance. Ensure correct sensor selection, integration, and instrumentation setup on test vehicles for accurate data capture
*Responsible for providing the feedback that drive the changes to achieve the defined project targets.

A Day in the life

*Manage vehicle performance, chassis dyno, and thermal testing schedules to meet internal performance benchmarks and project timelines.
*Oversee instrumentation of test vehicles.
*Data loggers and sensors procurement, calibration, and upkeep to provide the engineering team with reliable, precise, and continuous data acquisition capabilities.
*Coordinate and execute domestic and export vehicle homologation tests to ensure regulatory compliance with target market standards.
*Mentor and develop a team of test engineers and technicians to elevate the overall technical capability, safety compliance, and output quality of the Vehicle Validation Dept.

Academic Qualification & Experience

Diploma / Bachelor’s (B.E./B.Tech) / Master’s degree (M.E / M.Tech) in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering
Diploma with minimum 12 years of relevant experience OR B.E./B.Tech with minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience working with 2-wheeler manufacturer OR Master’s with 5 years of relevant experience.
Note: Any experience in motorcycle racing in on-road or off-road categories at top level in national or international championships is preferred.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

*Advanced knowledge of motorcycle dynamics, powertrain performance metrics, and thermal management systems.
*Hands-on proficiency with DAQ systems (e.g., 2D, Racelogic VBox, Vector tools, Influx loggers, IPETRONIK loggers, etc) and sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, encoders, LVDT, etc).
*Deep understanding of domestic and international regulatory testing standards for vehicle performance tests
*Proven capability to work under tight deadlines, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and perform root-cause analysis on complex observations.
*Very good riding skills along with experience of motorcycle handling/dynamics, suspension, brakes and ergonomics evaluation and development

Behavioural Skills

Communication - able to communicate test results in English, clearly and professionally in verbal and written format

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world.

Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East.

We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision “Be the Future of Mobility”, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030.

We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp’s eight ‘green’ manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1).

Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 – its first EV – in India and plans to launch the product in global markets.

We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India’s flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp’s Global Corporate Partner.

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