KPIT Technologies

Combustion Performance Engineer

KPIT Technologies$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in ICE technology and emissions control
  • Deep understanding of advanced after-treatment systems
  • Expertise in thermodynamics and engine data analysis
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems
  • Expert-level proficiency in using calibration tools for real-time engine performance

Responsibilities

  • Test execution and performance optimization of combustion systems
  • Plan and conduct engine test protocols, both steady-state and transient
  • Analyze and ensure combustion and emissions meet target specifications
  • Oversee integration of emissions control technologies such as EGR and SCR
  • Lead diagnostics of engine hardware and fuel systems
  • Investigate and resolve test failures through corrective actions
  • Develop maintenance strategies to maximize test cell uptime

Benefits

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA healthcare plan
  • Comprehensive dental and vision insurance via MetLife
  • Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
  • 401k plan with employer matching contributions
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health support
  • Paid holidays and employee discounts on various services
  • Gym benefits to promote health and wellness
Full Job Description
Job/Position Summary

Responsibilities

  • Test Execution & Performance Optimization (Combustion & After-treatment)
  • Plan and execute daily steady-state and transient engine test protocols.
  • Analyze combustion characteristics, fuel economy, and emissions profiles to ensure performance meets target specifications.
  • Oversee the performance and integration of EGR, SCR, DPF, and other critical emissions control technologies.
  • Technical Troubleshooting & Maintenance (System Diagnostics)
  • Act as the primary lead for diagnosing complex issues within engine hardware, fuel systems, cooling loops, and ECUs.
  • Lead investigations into test failures, implementing corrective actions to resolve hardware or software deviations.
  • Ensure all test cell architectures (air intake, high-pressure fuel, etc.) comply with rigorous functional safety standards.
  • Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Management (Uptime Optimization)
  • Develop proactive maintenance strategies to minimize unscheduled downtime and ensure peak test cell utilization.
  • Coordinate with Calibration, Hardware Development, and Facilities teams to align testing with project milestones.
  • Manage test cell assets, tooling, and technical personnel to ensure seamless project progression.


Requirements:

  • Combustion Performance Engineer will serve as the technical owner of engine test cell operations.
  • Execution of daily test plans, ensuring data integrity, engine performance optimization, and maximum system reliability.
  • This role requires a deep mastery of ICE cycles, advanced after-treatment, and the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems.
  • Extensive experience in ICE technology, thermodynamics, and emissions control, engine data analysis
  • Deep understanding of Diesel Engine system and complex After-treatment architectures.
  • Expert-level ability to use calibration tools to interpret real-time engine behavior.


Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan
  • MetLife - Dental and Vision plan
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA)
  • 401k with employer match
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee discounts and perks
  • Gym benefit


ESSENTIAL SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
• ICE
• AFTER-TREATMENT
• Thermodynamics
• Emissions control
• Diesel Engine
• test cell

PREFFERED SKILLS /COMPETENCIES
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Responsibilities
  • Test Execution & Performance Optimization (Combustion & After-treatment)
  • Plan and execute daily steady-state and transient engine test protocols.
  • Analyze combustion characteristics
    • fuel economy
    • and emissions profiles to ensure performance meets target specifications.
  • Oversee the performance and integration of EGR
    • SCR
    • DPF
    • and other critical emissions control technologies.
  • Technical Troubleshooting & Maintenance (System Diagnostics)
  • Act as the primary lead for diagnosing complex issues within engine hardware
    • fuel systems
    • cooling loops
    • and ECUs.
  • Lead investigations into test failures
    • implementing corrective actions to resolve hardware or software deviations.
  • Ensure all test cell architectures (air intake
    • high-pressure fuel
    • etc.) comply with rigorous functional safety standards.
  • Operational Excellence & Stakeholder Management (Uptime Optimization)
  • Develop proactive maintenance strategies to minimize unscheduled downtime and ensure peak test cell utilization.
  • Coordinate with Calibration
    • Hardware Development
    • and Facilities teams to align testing with project milestones.
  • Manage test cell assets
    • tooling
    • and technical personnel to ensure seamless project progression.

Requirements:
  • Combustion Performance Engineer will serve as the technical owner of engine test cell operations.
  • Execution of daily test plans
    • ensuring data integrity
    • engine performance optimization
    • and maximum system reliability.
  • This role requires a deep mastery of ICE cycles
    • advanced after-treatment
    • and the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems.
  • Extensive experience in ICE technology
    • thermodynamics
    • and emissions control
    • engine data analysis
  • Deep understanding of Diesel Engine system and complex After-treatment architectures.
  • Expert-level ability to use calibration tools to interpret real-time engine behavior.

Compensation and Benefits:

Along with competitive pay
• as a full-time KPIT employee
• you are eligible for the following benefits:
  • Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan
  • MetLife - Dental and Vision plan
  • Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA)
  • 401k with employer match
  • Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance
  • Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness
    • Hospital indemnity
    • accident insurance
    • theft
    • and legal service
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee discounts and perks
  • Gym benefit

About KPIT Technologies

KPIT Technologies Limited is an Indian multinational corporation headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra, India. The company provides software solutions to the automotive, manufacturing, energy and utilities, and life sciences industries. KPIT has more than 60 patents and has won several awards for its innovative solutions. The company has a global presence with offices in 15 countries and has partnerships with several leading technology companies. KPIT is listed on the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange.
Learn more about KPIT Technologies
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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