Powertrain Plant Modelling Engineer
Ford Motor
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Powertrain Plant Modelling Engineer
Ford Motor
Chennai
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Job Description
Powertrain Plant Modelling Engineer (MIL/SIL/HIL)
This role focuses on physics-based modelling of powertrain systems (engine, coolant, evaporative purge, exhaust), supporting control system development, integration and validation. You will work closely with global teams to build and maintain high-quality plant models for simulation and testing.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of internal combustion engine fundamentals, automotive control systems, and simulation methodologies.
- Develop, integrate, and release plant models (powertrain, transmission, electrical, and vehicle systems) using AMESim and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Support control system validation in SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) environments.
- Maintain and enhance simulation environments for closed-loop validation
- Collaborate with global modelling teams to ensure consistency and reuse of models
- Create and maintain:
- Plant model requirement documents
- Test plans, test cases, and validation reports
- Perform testing on MIL/SIL/HIL platforms, dynamometers.
- Work with feature engineers to gather data for model parameterization
- Participate in design reviews to ensure quality deliverables
- Support issue resolution and debugging of embedded control systems
- Mentor validation engineers and support OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) validation activities
- Contribute to research and advanced development by enabling model reuse across programs
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 2–5 years of experience in:
- Powertrain modelling and closed loop simulation
- AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development
- Strong understanding of:
- Internal combustion engines
- Automotive control systems
- Simulation and co-simulation techniques
- Experience in testing/debugging embedded automotive software
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Preferred:
- Strong experience in AMESim
- Exposure to vehicle architectures (Gas, Hybrid, EV)
- Knowledge of V&V (Verification & Validation) toolsering
Experience Level
Mid LevelJob role
Work location
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Department
Production / Manufacturing / Engineering
Role / Category
Manufacturing - Engineering
Employment type
Full Time
Shift
Day Shift
Job requirements
Experience
Min. 2 years
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