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Test and Validation Solutions | HIL/SIL Architecture | 12 years | Mercedes-Benz AMG | IIT Bombay

About

Powertrain validation is expensive, slow, and unforgiving. A poorly architected HIL system doesn't just delay a program — it creates ripple effects across testing, certification, and launch timelines that cost OEMs millions. I help automotive engineering teams fix that. Over 11 years across Mercedes-Benz (India and North America) and Blue Binaries, I've designed and delivered end-to-end simulation and validation architectures for some of the most demanding powertrain programs in the industry — including the AMG.EA electric platform and AMG P3 certification framework, which became the standard across the AMG product line. What I actually do for teams: — Architect HIL/SIL frameworks from scratch or untangle existing ones that aren't scaling — Build modular model libraries that accelerate development cycles across multiple programs — Own end-to-end delivery — hardware commissioning, model development, validation strategy, test execution — Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 and ASPICE standards without slowing the team down — Scaled HIL system reliability by 25% through infrastructure modernisation at Mercedes-Benz NA I work across electric, hybrid, and conventional powertrains. The architecture principles are the same — rigorous, reusable, and built to survive a real production program. If you're building or scaling a validation system and need someone who's done it at AMG level — let's talk. 📩 abhimanyu.manyu@gmail.com 🎓 M.Tech (Mechanical Engineering) from IIT Bombay | CGPA 9.1/10

Location

Chennai

AI stack

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Work experience

Senior Manager - System Architect Test and Validation Solutions at BlueBinaries Engineering and Solutions Pvt Ltd, Sep 2025 - Present · 1 yr, Chennai, • Architecting modular model library framework for electric powertrain systems, establishing standardized interfaces accelerating development cycles across multiple vehicle programs. • Developing smart charging infrastructure models supporting EV charging system validation. • Leading stakeholder engagement strategy, managing cross-functional teams, and designing governance framework for model quality standards.

Senior System Integration Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc., Aug 2022 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 11 mos, Farmington Hills, MI, • Owned complete end-to-end system delivery for AMG.EA electric powertrain validation—spanning hardware commissioning, model development, validation strategy, test execution, and debugging. • Architected and commissioned closed-loop validation framework for electric motor and gearbox integration, leading model development and production deployment. • Implemented hydraulic HIL models and designed model architecture for vehicle dynamics, validating system behavior against physical test data. • Drove infrastructure modernization scaling HIL reliability by 25% through architecture planning and standardized configurations. • Mentored junior engineers across full system lifecycle, led global collaboration with India/Germany teams, and created test documentation for ASPICE/ISO 26262 standards.

Senior Engineering Architect - Validation Systems at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Jul 2018 - Aug 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos, Bengaluru, • Lead architect for AMG-P3 program, coordinating TCM and CPC3 validation architecture across testing and development teams. • Designed vehicle reaction test architecture for AMG-P3 certification becoming standard framework (AMG P3 Model Development Award). • Architected integration framework for 9-speed gearbox, establishing modular design patterns adopted across multiple platforms.

System Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Apr 2015 - Apr 2018 · 3 yrs 1 mo, Designed FlexRay communication architecture and architected TCM controller framework for ECM HIL systems.

Post Graduate Engineer Trainee at Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India, Jul 2014 - Apr 2015 · 10 mos

Education

Master of Technology (M.Tech.), Thermal and Fluids Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.), Mechanical Engineering, Institute of Engineering and Technology