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Experienced in transmission design and development with strong expertise in gears, bearings, synchronizers, shifting systems, housings, and proprietary component development across the product lifecycle. Skilled in transmission concept definition, performance calculations, DFMEA, GD&T;, validation planning, and leveraging engineering tools such as KISSsoft, ROMAX, CAE, and 3D modeling software. Proven track record in prototype development, failure analysis, field issue resolution, production support, and driving cost and weight optimization initiatives through design innovation and validation.

- Good knowledge of all components of Transmission & their functions

- Design & development experience of Gears, Bearings, Synchronizers, Shifting system & Housings

- Design & development of Proprietary Transmission parts with suppliers

- Defining new concepts / layouts for Transmission Sub-systems

- Selection of a transmission for a vehicle based on performance calculations & considering B10 Life

- Exposure to 3D Modelling softwares, KISSsoft, ROMAX, CAE Softwares

- Expertise in defining the GD&T; on drawings for transmission components

- Expertise in performing DFMEA of all Transmission components & Overall Aggregate

- DVP definition along with Testing team on both Bench & Vehicle level

- Good Knowledge of Manufacturing process, Materials used & Metrology of Transmission parts

- Experience in prototype development for different parts of transmission

- Experience on Failure investigation, Root Cause analysis and countermeasure implementation

- Experience in Root cause analysis & Solution implementation of Field failures

- Technical support to production team to solve concerns

- Idea generation, Design Release, Validation & Implementation of Cost & Weight Reduction measure

Soft skill set:





- Effective communication & Strong presentation skills to convey complex technical aspects in a simple way to stakeholders and Leadership team

- Strong Project management skills – Bring Structure and clarity on the overall milestones to steer projects, adhere to timelines, Sensitize Risks & Provide mitigation plans

- Ability to work independently without guidance

- Harmonious interactions with CFT members, building trust and confidence

- Strong focus on Quality & End Customer requirements while taking any technical decisions

- Interaction with Global counterparts with multi-cultural backgrounds

- Willingness for global travels for project requirements

- Demonstrate End to end ownership of a project from inception to its implementation

QualificationsQualifications

Qualification:

- BE - Mechanical / Production / Automobile / Mechatronics

Experience:

- 5 to 8 years of experience in Transmission Design / Development / Calibration / Testing

Our company cultureOur company culture

At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are significant to us – regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.

- Job number:

10274

- Publication period:

10/09/2026 - 10/29/2026

- Location:

Chennai

- Organization:

Daimler India Commercial Vehicles Private Limited

- Job Category:

Research and Development incl. Design

- Working hours:

Full time

To Location: Chennai, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles India Private Limited

Contact

Recruiter
Name: Sam Pradheepan

📌 Transmission & Clutch Design (Chennai)
🏢 Daimler Truck
📍 Chennai