RAJESH T K
Automotive Validation & Calibration Engineer
Pune,Maharashtra
Summary
Team Lead – Engine Calibration & Validation leading engine calibration, ECU software validation, and emission compliance for BS6 and CNG commercial vehicle programs. Coordinates ARAI certification, vehicle trials, and cross-functional issue resolution across calibration, homologation, testing, and service teams. Uses ETAS INCA, MDA, TDS, Scan Tool, and Samtec to support validation and troubleshooting.
Overview
5
5
Languages
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead – Engine Calibration & Validation
Tata Technologies Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
- Lead engine calibration and validation activities for ACE Mono CNG, ACE & Magic, and ACE Pro Bi-Fuel programs.
- Supported ECU software validation with ETAS INCA, MDA, TDS, Scan Tool, and Samtec to ensure compliance with performance standards.
- Support emission compliance and ARAI certification activities.
- Execute FE, altitude, summer, winter and cold chamber trials.
- Coordinated calibration, homologation, testing, and service teams to streamline engine development processes.
Sales Manager
OM Agro Services
01.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed agricultural equipment sales and inventory, enhancing customer support.
- Handled stock management and reporting with Tally to maintain accurate inventory.
- Led manpower planning and business operations to optimize resource allocation.
Junior Manager – Engine Validation
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Executed vehicle-level engine validation and calibration verification to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted emission, durability, and performance testing to assess engine reliability and efficiency.
- Performed root cause analysis using 5 Why and Fishbone to identify and resolve engine performance issues.
Senior Associate – Engine Testing & Troubleshooting
Tata Motors Ltd.
01.2012 - 09.2018
- Led production engine testing and troubleshooting to identify performance issues.
- Reduced engine rejection rates through structured quality analysis and root cause identification.
- Collaborated with production, quality, and design teams to implement corrective actions.
Technical Trainee – Engine Testing
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2008 - 09.2010
- Conducted diesel engine testing and validation to ensure performance and compliance.
- Surpassed testing targets while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues with heavy machinery systems.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to ensure optimal equipment performance and safety compliance.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to support design improvements for agricultural machinery components.
Education
B.E. -
Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering
Pune, India01-2026
Diploma -
Swami Nithyananda Polytechnic College
Kanhangad, India01-2007
Higher Secondary -
GHSS Udinur
Udinur01-2004
Skills
Engine calibration
ECU validation
Engine performance testing
Vehicle validation
Emission compliance
Model-based calibration
OBD calibration
Dyno testing
Fuel economy optimization
Calibration release management
ETAS INCA
MDA
TDS
Scan Tool
Samtec
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Team Lead – Engine Calibration & Validation
Tata Technologies Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
Sales Manager
OM Agro Services
01.2021 - 08.2022
Junior Manager – Engine Validation
Volvo Eicher Commercial Vehicles
09.2018 - 09.2019
Senior Associate – Engine Testing & Troubleshooting
Tata Motors Ltd.
01.2012 - 09.2018
Technical Trainee – Engine Testing
John Deere India Pvt. Ltd.
10.2008 - 09.2010
B.E. -
Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering
Diploma -
Swami Nithyananda Polytechnic College
Higher Secondary -
GHSS Udinur