Powertrain Plant Modelling Engineer – MIL/SIL/HIL

Ford Motor Company

Powertrain Plant Modelling Engineer specializing in physics-based modelling for automotive control systems. Developing and validating powertrain plant models using AMESim, MATLAB, and Simulink.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeChennai • 🇮🇳 IndiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, integrate, and release plant models (powertrain, transmission, electrical, and vehicle systems) using AMESim and MATLAB/Simulink.
Support control system validation in SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) environments.
Maintain and enhance simulation environments for closed-loop validation
Collaborate with global modelling teams to ensure consistency and reuse of models
Create and maintain:
- Plant model requirement documents
- Test plans, test cases, and validation reports
Perform testing on MIL/SIL/HIL platforms, dynamometers.
Work with feature engineers to gather data for model parameterization
Participate in design reviews to ensure quality deliverables
Support issue resolution and debugging of embedded control systems
Mentor validation engineers and support OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) validation activities
Contribute to research and advanced development by enabling model reuse across programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
2–5 years of experience in:
- Powertrain modelling and closed loop simulation
- AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development
Strong understanding of:
- Internal combustion engines
- Automotive control systems
- Simulation and co-simulation techniques
Experience in testing/debugging embedded automotive software
Good communication and teamwork skills
Strong experience in AMESim (Preferred)
Exposure to vehicle architectures (Gas, Hybrid, EV) (Preferred)
Knowledge of V&V (Verification & Validation) tools (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Develop, integrate, and release plant models (powertrain, transmission, electrical, and vehicle systems) using AMESim and MATLAB/Simulink.
Support control system validation in SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) and HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) environments.
Maintain and enhance simulation environments for closed-loop validation
Collaborate with global modelling teams to ensure consistency and reuse of models
Create and maintain:
- Plant model requirement documents
- Test plans, test cases, and validation reports
Perform testing on MIL/SIL/HIL platforms, dynamometers.
Work with feature engineers to gather data for model parameterization
Participate in design reviews to ensure quality deliverables
Support issue resolution and debugging of embedded control systems
Mentor validation engineers and support OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) validation activities
Contribute to research and advanced development by enabling model reuse across programs 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
2–5 years of experience in:
- Powertrain modelling and closed loop simulation
- AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development
Strong understanding of:
- Internal combustion engines
- Automotive control systems
- Simulation and co-simulation techniques
Experience in testing/debugging embedded automotive software
Good communication and teamwork skills
Strong experience in AMESim (Preferred)
Exposure to vehicle architectures (Gas, Hybrid, EV) (Preferred)
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Hard Skills & Tools

powertrain modellingclosed loop simulationAMESimMATLABSimulinkSoftware-in-the-LoopHardware-in-the-Looptestingdebuggingmodel-based development

Soft Skills

communicationteamworkmentoring

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering