Bajaj Auto—EX · KTM Vertical · Powertrain

Job description

Description: Division R&D Department Power train Design Level EX Functional Area Power train Vertical 1 Job Title Specialist 2 Reporting Functional reporting to : LX 3 Background i) Educational Qualification Essential: - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering. - Minimum 60 % marks - Should have been consistent & secured good percentage throughout academics (SSC, HSC (if appeared) etc) ii) Experience Minimum: Year(s) 4 Maximum: Year(s) 7 iii) Age Limit Minimum: Year(s) Maximum: Year(s) 4 Job Role & Responsibilities Role: - Support end‑to‑end design, detailing, and validation of mechanical transmission components. - Perform calculations related to: - Gear ratios & gear train layout - Gear macro & micro geometry - Shaft and bearing sizing - Clutch torque capacity and wear analysis - Chain tension, sprocket geometry, and drive efficiency - Develop and optimize clutch systems, including friction plate design, actuation mechanism, pressure plate geometry, and durability evaluation. - Design and refine gear shifting mechanisms (shift forks, selector drum, shift shaft, detent mechanism). - Design and validate drive chain and sprocket systems, including link selection, pitch, sprocket tooth profile, alignment, wear patterns, and noise/efficiency considerations. - Review CAE, CFD, NVH, and durability analysis results and provide design improvement inputs. - Support component and system‑level testing: gearbox endurance, clutch testing, chain–sprocket fatigue, and shifting mechanism reliability tests. - Participate in root‑cause analysis for issues related to gears, clutches, chain drives, and shifting systems. - Coordinate with manufacturing and suppliers to ensure DFM/DFA/DFS compliance, material selection, and process feasibility. - Support prototype builds, validation activities, and engineering documentation including DFMEA, DRBFM, test reports, and drawing releases. Technical/ Functional: - Strong understanding of automotive drivetrain and mechanical transmission fundamentals. - Proficiency in Romax and familiarity with simulation tools like Kisssoft, ADAMS, ANSYS. - Hands-on experience in designing: - Gears, shafts, bearings - Clutch systems (friction plates, hub, pressure plate, actuation) - Gear shifting mechanisms (selector drum, shift forks, shift shaft, detent systems) - Drive chain and sprocket systems (pitch selection, sprocket design, lubrication flow, chain tensioning) - Differentials, driveshafts, and associated components - Knowledge of drivetrain calculations including tractive effort, gear sizing, chain drive efficiency, and sprocket load distribution. - Understanding of manufacturing processes: forging, machining, hobbing, shaping, honing, grinding, spline rolling, heat treatment, etc. - Familiarity with gear quality standards and material selection. - Exposure to NVH, durability testing, and validation result interpretation for transmission, clutch, and chain systems. - Knowledge of AMT fundamentals is an added advantage. 5 Competency Requirements Behavioral - Clear communication for cross‑functional technical discussions. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving approach. - Ability to handle multiple engineering tasks in a dynamic environment. - Team-oriented mindset with willingness to support hands‑on testing and build activities. Specific expertise required for functional area : - Romax, Kisssoft, ANSYS, ADAMS - Team center Engineering or PLM system - Exposure to Quality/design standards/documents 6 Likely sources OEMs – M&M, TVS, HERO, HMSI, RE Service Industry – Tier1 suppliers –