Senior Engineer - Premium VV - Performance

Function

Research & Development - Jaipur

Pay Band

E4 to M2

Role

The Sr. Engineer -Vehicle Performance is responsible for the timely executing vehicle-level performance, thermal, and homologation validation processes to deliver highly accurate test data ensuring the Performance, Reliability and Safety of our vehicles throughout their development lifecycle.

A purpose driven role for you

*Responsible for guiding team of test engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work culture, Formulate comprehensive vehicle level validation plans, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables. The role also involves the preparation and performing of vehicle tests as well as the reporting of results achieved by providing written reports of quantitative and qualitative feedback of the vehicle performance.
*Manage the lifecycle of high-precision instruments and sensors, including procurement, calibration, and routine maintenance. Ensure correct sensor selection, integration, and instrumentation setup on test vehicles for accurate data capture
*Responsible for providing the feedback that drive the changes to achieve the defined project targets.

A Day in the life

*Manage vehicle performance, chassis dyno, and thermal testing schedules to meet internal performance benchmarks and project timelines.
*Oversee instrumentation of test vehicles.
*Data loggers and sensors procurement, calibration, and upkeep to provide the engineering team with reliable, precise, and continuous data acquisition capabilities.
*Coordinate and execute domestic and export vehicle homologation tests to ensure regulatory compliance with target market standards.
*Mentor and develop a team of test engineers and technicians to elevate the overall technical capability, safety compliance, and output quality of the Vehicle Validation Dept.

Academic Qualification & Experience

Diploma / Bachelor’s (B.E./B.Tech) / Master’s degree (M.E / M.Tech) in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering
Diploma with minimum 12 years of relevant experience OR B.E./B.Tech with minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience working with 2-wheeler manufacturer OR Master’s with 5 years of relevant experience.
Note: Any experience in motorcycle racing in on-road or off-road categories at top level in national or international championships is preferred.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

*Advanced knowledge of motorcycle dynamics, powertrain performance metrics, and thermal management systems.
*Hands-on proficiency with DAQ systems (e.g., 2D, Racelogic VBox, Vector tools, Influx loggers, IPETRONIK loggers, etc) and sensors (thermocouples, pressure transducers, encoders, LVDT, etc).
*Deep understanding of domestic and international regulatory testing standards for vehicle performance tests
*Proven capability to work under tight deadlines, resolve interpersonal conflicts, and perform root-cause analysis on complex observations.
*Very good riding skills along with experience of motorcycle handling/dynamics, suspension, brakes and ergonomics evaluation and development

Behavioural Skills

Communication - able to communicate test results in English, clearly and professionally in verbal and written format

What will it be like to work for Hero

As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 25 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 130 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower.

If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best.

About Hero

Hero MotoCorp, headquartered in New Delhi, India, is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 25 consecutive years with ~$5 billion revenue. The Company's global footprint spans 52 countries across Asia, Africa, Europe, Central and Latin America with a customer base of over 130 million. The Company operates eight manufacturing facilities - six in India and one each in Colombia and Bangladesh- along with two Research and Development centres: Centre for Innovation and Technology (CIT) in India and Tech Centre Germany (TCG).
Hero MotoCorp is driving the transition to electric mobility through VIDA, powered by Hero.

Strategic alliances with Harley-Davidson and Zero Motorcycles support the design and development of premium and electric motorcycles, respectively. Further demonstrating its commitment to the EV future, the Company has made strategic investments in two- and three-wheeler EV manufacturers, Ather Energy and Euler Motors. Hero MotoCorp is the only Indian two-wheeler manufacturer listed on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability Index (D/SI).

Hero MotoCorp's Executive Chairman, Dr. Pawan Munjal, was named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 most influential leaders driving business climate action.

Beyond mobility, Hero MotoCorp is a major global promoter of sports, including golf, football, field hockey, and cricket. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is India's flag bearer in global rally racing.