Mechanical Durability Test Engineer

Overview

Role: Test Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics

Location: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

Reporting to: Test Lead - Vehicle Dynamics

Team name: PVL - Structural and Vehicle Attributes Testing

About The Team And The Role

The PVL - Structural and Vehicle Attributes Testing team at Ather is responsible for ensuring the structural integrity and superior vehicle performance characteristics of our intelligent scooters through rigorous evaluation and validation processes.

This role is for a Test Engineer - Vehicle Dynamics who will focus on evaluating and optimizing vehicle handling, comfort, and braking systems to ensure our products meet world-class performance standards.

Responsibilities

• Execute objective testing for vehicle handling, comfort, ergonomics, and braking functions.
• Manage advanced vehicle features and ensure performance alignment with predefined targets.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Design teams to develop and refine technical solutions based on test results.
• Perform benchmarking of reference vehicles to establish and maintain competitive vehicle dynamics standards.
• Identify, record, and highlight failures through comprehensive and timely technical reports.
• Generate high-quality test documentation containing relevant data and insights for product improvement.
• Ensure the end product consistently meets all performance targets for Vehicle Dynamics.
• Maintain rigorous testing schedules to ensure on-time delivery of performance reports.
  
  

• B.E/B.tech in mechanical/automotive engineering
• 4-5 years of experience with Vehicle Dynamics testing and strong theoretical knowledge of basic automotive theories.
  
  

Must Have Competencies

• Execute data acquisition using systems such as 2D DataRecording, INFLUX, and V-Box.
• Apply principles of Vehicle Dynamics and Dynamics of Machinery to evaluate vehicle performance.
• Conduct technical assessments of suspension systems and braking mechanisms.
• Perform objective vehicle testing and performance benchmarking against industry standards.
  
  

Good to Have Competencies

• Conduct comprehensive ergonomics evaluations for two-wheeler platforms.
• Utilize advanced data recording tools for specialized vehicle attribute analysis.
• Apply theoretical mechanical engineering principles to solve complex vehicle dynamics issues.
• Translate raw test data into technical insights for system-level design improvements.
  
  

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.