Role & responsibilities

Role purpose To ensure safe, reliable and continuous availability of engine test facilities by proactively maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting test-cell equipment, utilities, instrumentation, electrical and automation systems, minimizing equipment downtime and supporting uninterrupted engine testing and development activities.

Key responsibilities

- Ensure high availability and operational readiness of engine test cells and associated equipment
- Minimize test interruptions and facility downtime through proactive maintenance and timely troubleshooting
- Monitor equipment health and identify potential failures before they impact testing
- Develop and execute preventive and predictive maintenance plans for test-cell equipment and its services
- Plan and execute periodic calibration(internal/External)
- Maintain maintenance schedules, checklists and equipment history
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore test-cell operation within minimum possible time
- Perform root-cause analysis for recurring and critical failures and implement corrective actions
- Coordinate with OEMs and service providers for specialized equipment maintenance
- Maintain electrical panels, motors, VFDs, UPS systems and associated electrical infrastructure
- Ensure proper functioning and periodic verification of safety interlocks, gas detection, fire protection, ventilation and emergency shutdown systems




- Provide maintenance support during critical engine testing, durability testing, emissions testing
- Perform Supplier Management, Spare Inventory, Continual Improvement ,5S and applicable audit preparations

Essential skills
- Solid hands-on fault finding and troubleshooting capability, Ability to diagnose equipment failures systematically
- Good understanding of root-cause analysis & problem-solving techniques
- Ability to read and interpret electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and control schematics
- Good knowledge of industrial electrical systems, AVL PUMA, IASYS test systems, Eddy /Transient Dynamometers
- Strong maintenance planning, troubleshooting and reliability skills with a focus on minimizing downtime. Analytical, proactive and ownership-driven, with effective cross-functional communication and ability to work under pressure

Preferred experience
- Experience in engine test facilities, automotive R&D;, powertrain testing or industrial maintenance
- Hands-on experience in dynamometers, test-cell equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation and PLC/automation
- Experience in maintaining facility utilities such as compressors, exhaust extraction and fuel/gas supply systems
- Experience in breakdown troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, RCA, equipment commissioning and vendor coordination

Preferred candidate profile

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