Application Engineer

Expleo is the home of bold and reliable minds. With more than 50 years of experience in developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems, Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 19,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 30 countries.

Our efforts in creating a supportive and inclusive workplace in India have earned us some key recognitions:

• 'Great Place to Work' certification for building a supportive, engaging environment.
• 'Progressive Place to Work,' by ET Now, for our dedication to innovation and inclusive workplace policies.
• 'Best Organizations for Women,' by ET Now, for empowering women by providing equal opportunities, supporting professional development and promoting inclusive leadership.

Responsibilities
We are looking for an Application Engineer responsible for
engine/transmission system integration
within vehicle development programs. The role acts as the technical interface between engine hardware teams and vehicle platform teams, ensuring all engine or transmission components work together as a complete system.

• Lead engineering core teams and act as main interface between engine/hardware teams and vehicle platform teams.
• Ensure full system integration of engine/transmission components.
• Solve transmission/engine integration issues, track issues in PLM, support manufacturing plants, manage task forces.
• Plan and allocate engineering resources; manage development work for base engine/transmission components.
• Coordinate testing, validation, simulations, and system studies.
• Participate in milestone reviews, design reviews, and global technical discussions.
• Support RCCOs on component changes, DFMEA, approvals, and pilot builds.
• Global communication with PSA/Opel partners, suppliers, labs, and plant teams.

Qualifications
B.E. (MECH or AUTO)

Essential Skills
*Technical Skills*

• 5+ years in engine/transmission design, development, or integration.
• Strong understanding of powertrain systems, mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Experience in vehicle packaging, engine/transmission interfaces, and system-level problem solving.
• Knowledge of PLM systems, Bill of Materials (BOM), validation processes.
• Familiarity with FMEA, SOD (PSA development process), and quality tools.
• Exposure to testing, validation, simulation & analysis (S&A) is a plus.
• Understanding of manufacturing engineering and operations (ME/MO).

*Soft Skills*

• Strong cross-functional leadership—can drive teams without direct authority.
• Excellent communication skills for global collaboration (France, suppliers, multicountry teams).
• Ability to negotiate technical requirements and balance trade-offs (cost/quality/performance).
• Project management capabilities—timing management, issue tracking, milestone delivery.
• Problem-solving mindset; experience leading task forces for critical issues.

*Education*

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Automotive Engineering (Dipl.-Ing. equivalent preferred).

*Languages*

• Fluent English (written & verbal) for global coordination.

Experience
8-10 years

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – We stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers, developing solutions that create a sustainable today and tomorrow.
• Continuous learning - Our Learning & Leadership Development team has established a world-class learning ecosystem that enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.
• Global organisation - We provide solutions to leading brands from various sectors, giving you the opportunity to work with top-tier companies providing impactful solutions to our customers' customers.