PRD Attribute Engineer

About Ather Energy

• At Ather, we've built India's first intelligent scooter, from scratch.
• Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience.
• We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally.
• Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta.
• Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience.
• To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.
• Be You, With Us The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do.
• We believe everyone is equal, but not the same.
• Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences.

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Attribute Ownership: Own the end-to-end delivery of PRD attributes for assigned vehicle programs across all stages of development—from initial target setting to final vehicle sign-off and fleet performance monitoring.
• Translate high-level product targets and market benchmarks into actionable vehicle and subsystem-level PRD requirements (motor, battery/BMS, MCU, thermal management, aerodynamics, and rolling resistance).
• Maintain and continuously update a comprehensive attribute tracking sheet, benchmarking Ather vehicles against internal targets and competitor electric/ICE two-wheelers.
• Analyze test data and fleet telemetry to diagnose PRD-related bugs and work with component engineering teams to deliver effective remediations.
• Provide critical design inputs based on PRD impact assessments and actively participate in System DFMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) sessions to safeguard performance and range reliability.
• Evaluate and sign off on design, software, or manufacturing process changes by assessing their potential impact on PRD attributes.
• Analyze real-world fleet usage data to synthesize custom drive cycles and customer usage patterns, ensuring test protocols reflect actual riding conditions.
• Collaborate continuously with Product Managers, System Engineers, Powertrain/Firmware Teams, and Testing/Validation teams to ensure alignment and accurate delivery of PRD attributes.

Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience 3–5 years of experience in vehicle attribute management, powertrain simulation, or vehicle performance/thermals testing within an automotive engineering environment (EV two-wheeler experience preferred).
• EV Powertrain & Subsystem Fundamentals: Strong working knowledge of all EV powertrain components and subsystems that impact PRD—including electric motors, motor control units (MCU), battery packs, BMS, thermal management, transmission/drivetrain, tyres and vehicle control firmware.
• Data Analysis & Visualization Advanced ability to analyze complex test logs, chassis dyno data, and fleet telemetry to extract actionable insights and drive attribute decisions.

Vehicle Performance & Range Modeling

• Mastery on first principles based modeling techniques (Python, Matlab or any similar software based) for range prediction and performance evaluation.
• Domain Expertise in EV Powertrain Deep understanding of how motor efficiency maps, battery discharge characteristics, regenerative braking, thermal limits, and control logic interact to govern PRD attributes.
• Technical Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with component owners, negotiate trade-offs, and lead cross-functional attribute delivery.

Preferred

• Data Automation & Processing: Skilled in using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools for automated data processing pipelines, signal processing, and 1D simulations.
• CAN Communication Basic knowledge of CAN bus communication protocols and processing vehicle network log files (e.g., using PCAN or Python CAN libraries).
• Dyno Operations Practical experience and knowledge of Motor Dyno and Chassis Dyno operations to validate powertrain-specific attribute impacts.
• Vehicle Evaluation & Riding Skills Proficient two-wheeler riding skills with the ability to perform subjective evaluations of throttle response, acceleration feel, braking/regen behaviour, and overall drivability across different ride modes on test tracks and real-world roads.
• Homologation & Regulatory Standards Basic knowledge of EV homologation standards and regulatory test procedures relevant to PRD attributes

Equal opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.