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Sr Engineer - Energy Systems

Date:  27 Mar 2026
Location: 

Chennai, Bangalore-AD, IN

Company:  Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Key Tasks and Deliverables

  • Develop and validate advanced battery pack models (electrochemical and equivalent circuit) integrated with thermal management systems.
  • Design and implement real‑time SoC and SoH estimation algorithms for hybrid and EV platforms.
  • Build, simulate, and calibrate vehicle dynamics models and integrate them with powertrain components (motor, generator, gearbox, inverter).
  • Model, analyse, and optimize powertrain subsystems to support system‑level simulations.
  • Develop hybrid and EV supervisory controllers using MATLAB Simulink, Simscape, and Powertrain/Vehicle Dynamics toolboxes.
  • Perform validation against experimental data, conduct performance benchmarking, and deliver model optimization recommendations.
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across battery engineering, controls, thermal, validation, and systems teams.
  • Prepare technical documentation, modelling guidelines, and provide technical mentoring to junior engineers.

Critical Must-Have Deliverables

  • High‑fidelity battery pack models with validated thermal behavior.
  • Production‑ready SoC/SoH algorithms meeting accuracy, latency, and robustness targets.
  • Complete vehicle dynamics & powertrain simulation models aligned with program requirements.
  • Validated hybrid/EV controller logic developed in MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Detailed model validation reports and performance correlation data.

Good-to-Have Deliverables

  • Model-based Design (MBD) workflows for control development.
  • Integration support for HIL testing environments.
  • Contributions to model libraries, internal frameworks, or automation scripts for simulation workflows.
  • Exposure to automotive safety and compliance standards (ISO 26262, ASPICE).

Experience

3–6 years (PG) or 4–8 years (UG) hands-on experience in EV/Hybrid modelling and simulation.Proven experience with MATLAB Simulink, Simscape, and automotive powertrain modelling.Demonstrated experience in battery modelling, vehicle dynamics, thermal systems, and controller development.

Industry Preferred

  • Electric Vehicle OEMs
  • Automotive Tier‑1 & Tier‑2 suppliers
  • EV battery system developers
  • Automotive simulation/tool development companies
  • Electrified powertrain R&D centers (domestic and global)

 

Qualifications

B.Tech/B.E in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Mechatronics, or equivalent.M.Tech/M.E preferred in Automotive Engineering, EV Technology, Controls, or related domains.Certifications in MATLAB, control systems, or EV technologies are an added advantage.

General Requirements

Functional Competencies

  • Battery modelling (electrochemical and equivalent circuit)
  • Thermal management system modelling
  • Powertrain modelling (motor, inverter, gearbox, generator, driveline)
  • State estimation algorithms (SoC/SoH)
  • Hybrid/EV controller development
  • Vehicle dynamics modelling

Tools & Techniques

  • MATLAB, Simulink, Simscape
  • Powertrain & Vehicle Dynamics toolboxes
  • HIL toolchains (dSPACE / NI / OPAL‑RT)
  • Version control tools (Git, SVN)
  • Model-based Design practices

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability
  • Collaboration & cross‑functional communication
  • Ability to work in dynamic, high‑velocity EV programs
  • Technical documentation clarity
  • Innovation mindset and continuous improvement orientation

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