Technical Lead - Software Engineering (Automotive Designer - (HDV) (Pune, IN)

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