Durability/Reliability Test Engineer

Tasks

The Durability/Reliability Test Engineer will lead vehicle validation programs for Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, coordinating on-road and proving-ground tests, analyzing data, and collaborating with design, quality, and global engineering teams. The role ensures trucks meet stringent standards and supports new product and technology rollouts.

• Plan and execute vehicle reliability and durability test programs, including on-road and proving-ground assessments
• Coordinate vehicle preparation, instrumentation, and test setup activities
• Monitor vehicle performance during testing, identify failures or abnormal behavior, and support root-cause analysis
• Analyze test data and prepare technical reports with findings, recommendations, and presentations for senior management
• Track test progress to ensure compliance with project timelines and validation standards
• Conduct meetings with local and global stakeholders to align test objectives and resolve issues
• Manage test vehicles, spare parts, and related documentation throughout the validation cycle
• Support benchmarking activities and validation of new products and technologies
• Collaborate closely with design, quality, and supplier teams to address component and system issues
• Travel as required to conduct testing at various sites and customer locations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related engineering discipline
• 3–10 years of experience in vehicle testing, durability, reliability, or validation activities
• Good understanding of commercial vehicle systems such as chassis, suspension, braking, powertrain, steering, and body structures
• Experience with data acquisition systems and test instrumentation
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficiency in English communication, both written and verbal
• Willingness to travel for testing activities
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (e.g., Vector CANalyzer, CANape, Diadem, MATLAB)
• Experience working with cross-functional and international engineering teams
• Technical curiosity, hands-on approach, and strong ownership mindset