Project Engineer (Powertrain Thermal System) in Basildon

About Us: Tech Mahindra offers technology consulting and digital solutions to global enterprises across industries, enabling transformative scale at unparalleled speed. With 150,000+ professionals across 90+ countries helping 1100+ clients, TechM provides a full spectrum of services including consulting, information technology, enterprise applications, business process services, engineering services, network services, customer experience & design services, AI & analytics, and cloud & infrastructure services. It is the first Indian company in the world to have been awarded the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal, in recognition of actively leading the charge to create a climate and nature-positive future.

Role Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated Cooling System Engineer with 5–6 years of automotive experience to support the development and delivery of advanced thermal management systems for both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electrified powertrain applications (MHEV/PHEV). This role involves full lifecycle ownership — from concept definition through to design, validation, and release, ensuring robust delivery aligned with premium vehicle performance, durability, and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of vehicle thermal systems, including radiators, condensers, charge air cooling, battery cooling circuits, and thermal integration of powertrain systems.
• Define and cascade system requirements, working cross-functionally with powertrain, vehicle attributes, CAE, and packaging teams.
• Deliver complete thermal system architectures for ICE and electrified platforms (PHEV/MHEV), including integration with HVAC, battery, and e-drive systems.
• Develop and maintain Design Verification Plans (DVP) and execute validation activities including test planning, data analysis, and reporting.
• Create, maintain and manage DFMEA documentation, including P-diagrams and boundary diagrams, ensuring design robustness and failure mitigation strategies.
• Work closely with suppliers to support component design, sourcing, and manufacturing feasibility, ensuring cost and quality targets are achieved.
• Support prototype builds, validation events, and issue resolution, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Ensure all components are released in line with programme gateways and client specific release processes (AML standards).
• Provide technical support for in-service and warranty concerns, ensuring continuous improvement of system reliability.

Skills & Technical Competencies:

• Strong understanding of vehicle thermal management and heat transfer principles, including ICE and electrified systems.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX (Unigraphics) for 3D modelling, packaging, and design release activities.
• Experience in DFMEA, & DVP&R processes within automotive product development.
• Familiarity with PLM tools (Teamcenter) and engineering change/release processes (ECR/ECO).
• Knowledge of cooling system components such as radiators, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and refrigerant circuits.
• Experience with hybrid and electric vehicle architectures, including battery thermal management and HV systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret test data and simulation outputs.

Experience Required:

• Minimum 5–6 years’ experience in automotive thermal system or thermal systems engineering.
• Proven experience delivering cooling systems from concept to production release.
• Experience working with OEM clients, ideally within a premium automotive environment such as Aston Martin or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with prototype builds, testing, and validation programmes.

Core Behaviors:

• Strong collaboration skills, working effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• Ability to manage multiple deliverables within programme timelines.
• Proactive mindset with strong ownership of deliverables and technical decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

How To Apply: It's easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by-step process. Don't worry if you need to make changes - you'll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page, or you can also share your resume directly to the provided email address. We look forward to receiving your application!

Tech Mahindra is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions.