ARAI, Pune is a premier Automotive Research Institute, with the Ministry of Heavy Industries, involved in R&D;, Homologation, Testing & Certification, Calibration & Skill Development services to Automotive and Allied industries globally. We are looking for the following position for our Engine Development Lab (EDL Lab): Designation: Project Specific Research Engineer - (ARAI Contract) – 02 Nos. Location: Kothrud, Pune Candidates should have a full-time B.E./M.E. (Mechanical/Automotive) Engineering degree with a good academic record & relevant 1-3 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Candidates should possess the necessary skill sets mentioned in the job description below. Job Description:
• Candidate should have experience of at least 1-2 years in the Automobile Industry with relevant knowledge of I.C. Engines, Testing/Calibration.
• Engine testing and test cell operations, Engine rigging, installation & test set-up for various applications of engines. Knowledge of PUMA/any other test-bed software would be an added advantage. Capable of handling the project activities in the test cell in shift operations.
• Management of the performance and emission of the engines and the related engine data acquisition system. Test cell equipment operations: emission analyser, PM system,



coolant conditioning, Fuel conditioning, etc.
• Knowledge and experience of handling various alternative fuels like CNG, LNG, Hydrogen, etc.
• CSP handling for all the projects related to the Alternate Fuels in EDL.
• Capable of test data analysis, report preparation and coordination with customers.
• Knowledge of emission legislative standards like CMVR, AIS, CPCB, ISO 8178, etc.
• Awareness and knowledge of 5S, ISO, ISMS and ISO/IEC 17025 activities.
• Knowledge of quality, safety, EOHS policies, Daily reporting, and record keeping.
• The applicant must be conversant with MS Excel, Word, & Power Point for proper documentation
• Candidate must have valuable communication skills in the English language to deal with various activities.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Preferred Additional Qualifications: 1. Hands-on experience in Engine Emissions and Performance Testing 2. Knowledge of engine calibration 3. Experience in statistics for Data analysis Experience/Skills: 1 to 3 years of relevant industry experience Preferred Industry – Automotive This vacancy is on ARAI contract i.e. on ARAI Payroll for 1 year. Last Date of Application: 24th November 2026

📌 PROJECT SPECIFIC RES-DEFAULT-ARAI-KO (Pune)
🏢 Automotive Research Association of India
📍 Pune