Senior System Engineer (Onboard Diagnostics Controls Engineer)

Requisition Summary:

PACCAR India is looking for a skilled Senior System Engineer to join its dynamic team in Pune. The role supports engine integration activities by defining and evaluating onboard diagnostic strategies that ensure robust system monitoring and regulatory compliance for heavy‑duty diesel engines.

The role involves supporting automotive systems engineering activities across the full software development lifecycle, with contributions to requirements development, system design, documentation, and validation.

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:

• Support functional architecture design for onboard diagnostic functions within diesel engine control systems.
• Develop OBD/OBM control concepts and functional monitors for engine and aftertreatment systems in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Assess the impact of hardware changes and control strategy updates on diagnostic functionality.
• Define diagnostic and engine control requirements, develop rapid control prototype models, and perform function-level iFMEA.
• Analyse engine and vehicle data to support functional specification development and diagnostic evaluation.
• Maintain requirements and specification traceability throughout the software development lifecycle (V-model)

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics / Automobile Engineering

Required Skills:

• Technical / Professional Experience Requirements: 6 to 8 years
• Domain:

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  Automotive – Onboard Diagnostics and Engine Control Systems
• Primary Skill: OBD concepts; diagnostic strategies; requirement definition for engine and aftertreatment systems; MATLAB/Simulink; scripting.
• Secondary Skills: IBM DNG (DOORS); IBM Rhapsody; Python.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIORS:

• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills
• Clear communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Professional collaboration with internal stakeholders