Lead Engineer - Vehicle Control Unit Calibration

Lead Engineer - VCU

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Key Tasks and Deliverables

• Perform calibration of electric vehicle control system functions for performance, range, driveability, thermal efficiency, and charging systems.
• Execute vehicle-level simulations and calibrations for torque path, energy management, thermal management, and driveability.
• Lead calibration of pedal maps, creep control, adaptive cruise control, tip-in/tip-out, acceleration, ABS/ESP intervention, speed limitation, and torque limits.
• Conduct requirement analysis and maintain traceability using Polarion/DOORS.
• Ensure adherence to ISO 26262, ASPICE, AUTOSAR, and other automotive standards.
• Utilize CAN, LIN, UDS diagnostic protocols and work with tools such as Canoe, INCA, and other calibration/validation tools.
• Coordinate with architecture, software, validation teams, and suppliers for timely delivery.
• Analyse issues across field, vehicle validation, HIL, build, and plant stages; drive resolution.
• Support range assessments, dyno testing, and certification activities.
• Lead calibration planning, review cycles, and release management for EV/HEV platforms.

Critical Must‑Have Deliverables

• End‑to‑end calibration ownership for torque path, driveability, thermal management, and energy management.
• Accurate simulation and validation of EV/HEV control systems.
• Compliance documentation aligned with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards.
• High-quality calibration reports, traceability matrices, and validation documents.
• Effective technical coordination with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• On‑vehicle testing capability across climatic and durability conditions.

Good‑to‑Have Deliverables

• Exposure to ADAS, 4‑quadrant operations, and advanced energy storage systems.
• Experience in embedded software workflows and microcontroller-based ECUs.
• Preparation of certification documentation and homologation support.
• Contribution to roadmap development for next‑gen EV calibration strategies.

Experience

13–16 years of experience in EV/HEV calibration, vehicle dynamics, control systems, or related domains.Hands‑on calibration of ECU/VCU/BMS functions using INCA, Canoe, dSPACE, ETAS, MathWorks tools.Proven experience in vehicle-level testing, debugging, and validation.

Industry Preferred

Automotive OEM R&DTier‑1 suppliersEV/HEV system development & calibration companiesHigh‑performance electric mobility engineering firms

Qualifications

B.E/B.Tech or M.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Automotive Engineering, or related fields.Specialization in control systems, vehicle dynamics, or embedded systems preferred.

General Requirements

Competencies and Skills

Functional Competencies

• EV/HEV calibration: driveability, performance, range, thermal, diagnostics.
• Vehicle dynamics, torque path calibration, and control strategies.
• Requirement management and traceability (Polarion/DOORS).
• Supplier management and cross‑functional collaboration.

Tools & Techniques

• Calibration: ETAS INCA, Visu, Vector Canoe, dSPACE, MathWorks.
• Protocols: CAN, LIN, UDS; network analysis & debugging.
• Diagnostics & validation: HIL rigs, Dyno testing, real‑vehicle trials.
• Familiarity with ASPICE workflows and safety lifecycle documentation.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving ability.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
• Team leadership and supplier management capability.
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and data‑driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and in multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel for calibration and testing across locations.

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Experience Level

Senior Level