Junior Research Assistant Fellow - Automotive

Eligibility

• B.Tech/ B.E - Mechanical / Automotive Engineering- minimum of 60% marks with 1-5 years of experience in relevant areas
• Experience in workshops, OEM service, or R&D testing preferred
• EV/hybrid vehicle knowledge is an added advantage

Desired Experience in:

• Collaborate with the R&D team and technicians to design and implement new system processes at the testbed.
• Perform quality and performance analysis on both new and legacy IT systems.
• Summarize data insights and prepare detailed reports on test results.
• Assess requirements for new equipment, estimate costs, and support budget preparation.
• Monitor testbed maintenance and inspection plans on a regular basis.
• Vehicle Dynamics: Conduct ride comfort, handling, stability analysis, and dynamics testing.
• Steering Systems: Perform EPS diagnostics, alignment checks, tie-rod inspection, and steering geometry adjustments (caster, camber, toe).
• Suspension Systems: Work with MacPherson strut, multi-link, wishbone systems; evaluate shock absorbers; inspect bushings and suspension arms.
• Braking Systems: Carry out disc/drum brake servicing, brake bleeding, pad/disc replacement, and ABS/ESC/EBD testing & calibration.
• Traction & Stability Control: Understand TCS and ESC logic, yaw rate control; inspect sensors including yaw, steering angle, and wheel speed.
• Diagnostics: Use OBD-II scanners and CAN tools for fault identification and sensor calibration.
• Workshop Expertise: Perform preventive & corrective maintenance, alignment, wheel balancing, and NVH troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Drive-by-Wire (DBW) systems including throttle, brake, steering, and gear actuation.
• Experience in setting up and configuring Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) platforms.
• Familiarity with sensors, ECUs, wiring harnesses, and vehicle-level testing.
• Knowledge of Battery Management Systems (BMS), cell balancing, SOC/SOH estimation, and EV high-voltage/low-voltage systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-road and proving-ground vehicle dynamics testing, including braking, handling, and stability assessments.
• Inspect, calibrate, and repair steering and suspension systems.
• Evaluate and service braking systems, including ABS/ESC diagnostics and sensor inspections.
• Perform wheel alignment, caster/camber adjustments, and analyze tire wear patterns.
• Use OBD tools, CAN analyzers, and diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot vehicle faults.
• Document all findings through comprehensive technical service reports.
• Coordinate with R&D teams to support validation, calibration, and enhancement of vehicle systems.
• Ensure adherence to vehicle safety, maintenance protocols, and industry standards.

Selection Procedure

• Candidates will be shortlisted based on their eligibility criteria, academic record, and relevant experience.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated through email for the interview by the selection committee.
• Merely meeting the criteria may not guarantee a call for an interview.

Note

• Accommodation will not be provided by TiHAN Foundation or IIT HYDERABAD.
• Please note that the position is on-site & within the IIT Hyderabad campus.