ERDE Energy Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced professional to lead product testing, validation, and homologation activities for automotive, commercial vehicle, and off-highway equipment applications.
The candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end homologation and type approval, developing Design Validation Plans (DVPs), conducting prototype validation, ensuring compliance with applicable AIS, ISO, CE, and other relevant standards, and performing vehicle, engine, and system-level testing.
The role requires strong technical expertise in testing instrumentation, data acquisition, performance evaluation, regulatory compliance, and failure analysis.
Key Responsibilities
1. Homologation & Regulatory Compliance
- Lead end-to-end homologation and type approval processes through ICAT in accordance with applicable AIS standards.
- Manage prototype validation and homologation for light and heavy commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and off-highway equipment.
- Ensure compliance with applicable CEV Stage V emission requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
- Coordinate certification activities, including CE certification for noise testing in accordance with the 2000/14/EC Directive and applicable ISO standards.
- Ensure compliance with relevant automotive, machinery, safety, and performance standards.
2. Product Testing & Validation
- Develop Design Validation Plans (DVPs) in coordination with design leads to ensure comprehensive test coverage for new prototype builds.
- Develop test plans and validation strategies for new and existing products based on technical requirements and specifications.
- Conduct engine sign-off and pump sign-off testing.
- Perform PEMS testing, power loss measurement, and full-throttle performance (FTP) testing, as applicable.
- Conduct powertrain, hydraulic system, stability, and load chart testing.
- Set up and maintain test environments, including hardware, software, instrumentation, and test fixtures.
3. Testing Instrumentation & Data Analysis
- Use eDAQ, CAN tools, Eltek, and Dewesoft for vehicle performance measurement, data acquisition, and logging.
- Collect, process, and analyze test data to evaluate product performance and compliance.
- Document test results and prepare technical reports highlighting defects, trends, deviations, and root causes.
- Develop automated test scripts and frameworks to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
4. Design Review & Failure Analysis
- Participate in design reviews and provide feedback from a testing and validation perspective.
- Support failure analysis, root cause identification, and corrective and preventive action processes.
- Coordinate with design, engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve product performance and validation issues.
- Ensure testing activities are completed according to defined plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
Desired Candidate Profile
- 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in product testing, validation, homologation, or automotive engineering.
- B.E. / B.Tech / M.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Electronics & Communication Engineering.
- Experience in automotive, electric vehicles, off-highway equipment, agricultural machinery, or construction equipment vehicles.
- Hands-on experience with ICAT homologation and type approval processes.
- Knowledge of AIS standards, vehicle validation, and applicable regulatory certification requirements.
- Experience with engine and pump testing, powertrain and hydraulic systems, and vehicle performance evaluation.
- Familiarity with PEMS testing, power loss measurement, full-throttle performance testing, and stability/load chart testing.
- Experience with eDAQ, CAN tools, Eltek, and Dewesoft or similar data acquisition and testing systems.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to coordinate with cross-functional engineering teams and manage testing activities independently.
Key Skills
Homologation & Regulatory Standards
- ICAT Certification
- AIS Standards, including AIS 160
- ISO 6165
- ISO 6393 / ISO 6394 / ISO 6395 / ISO 6396
- CE Directive 2000/14/EC
- SZUTEST Compliance
- EN 1459-1
- IEC 61373:2010
Testing & Validation
- Product Testing and Validation
- Design Validation Plan (DVP)
- Prototype Validation
- PEMS Testing
- Power Loss Measurement
- Full-Throttle Performance (FTP) Testing
- BSV / Stage V Engine Integration
- Engine and Pump Sign-Off Testing
- Powertrain and Hydraulics
- Stability and Load Chart Testing
- Vehicle Data Acquisition and Logging
- Root Cause Analysis and Failure Analysis
