Technical Lead - Software Engineering (Automotive Designer - (HDV)

Requisition Summary:

PACCAR India is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join its dynamic Pune team, an Automotive Designer supports model-based vehicle configuration and performance analysis for heavy-duty vehicle programs, enabling technically sound, compliant, and customer-focused vehicle solutions across conventional and emerging powertrain technologies.

At PACCAR, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization known for engineering excellence, innovation, and a strong commitment to employee growth and well-being. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, your contributions make a real difference, and your career can thrive as you help build world-class products that power the future of transportation.

Job Function / Responsibilities:

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  Lead EV and hybrid driveline design and performance modeling for heavy-duty vehicles.
  
  


• Own system-level driveline design decisions and provide technical direction for implementation activities across vehicle configuration and performance modelling solutions.


• Provide technical leadership to implementation engineers through design reviews, solution guidance, and validation of engineering deliverables.


• Define modelling approaches, engineering methodologies, and technical standards to ensure consistency and quality across vehicle configuration solutions.


• Perform vehicle performance analysis and simulations to evaluate design feasibility, compliance, customer requirements, and support engineering decision-making.


• Define and maintain calculation logic supporting vehicle configuration and performance assessments.


• Influence design and product decisions through analysis, recommendations, and stakeholder collaboration.


• Work closely with Engineering, Testing, Quality, Sales, and Product teams to drive successful outcomes.


• Lead validation activities and ensure solutions meet quality and functional expectations.


• Review vehicle performance data and identify opportunities for improvement.


• Drive continuous improvement in tools, processes, and engineering practices.


• Maintain technical documentation and design records.


• Support Sales and Product teams by translating technical requirements into customer-focused vehicle solutions.

Qualification:

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degrees in automotive engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or related field

Required Skills:

Technical / Professional Experience Requirements: 6 to 10 Years

Domain:

• Heavy-Duty Vehicle Systems


• Vehicle Layout and Packaging


• Driveline and Powertrain systems


• Chassis and Superstructure Design


• Regulatory Compliance

Primary Skill:

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  Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system design;
  
  


• MATLAB/Simulink;


• Dynamic and Static System Modeling;


• Vehicle Performance Analysis;


• Heavy-Duty Vehicle Systems;


• Requirements Management;


• Verification and Validation;


• Test Case Design and Analysis;


• System Modeling and Simulation.

Secondary Skills: Control Algorithm Fundamentals; TCO Analysis;Engineering Lifecycle Management; Performance Reporting; Technical Documentation.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS:

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.


• Ability to evaluate complex system interactions and engineering trade-offs.


• Effective communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.


• Ability to work across multidisciplinary engineering teams.


• Demonstrates accountability for engineering deliverables and outcomes.


• Focus on quality, validation, and continuous improvement.


• Root cause analysis and data-driven decision-making capability