Job Description

Techniche Global are supporting leading automotive manufacturer to appoint a Connected Cars Validation Engineer

Key responsibilities:

To support the Electrical & Electronic (EE) Test team with:

End to End system validation for connected car telematics systems in line with project schedules. 

Interoperability testing of connected systems

Creation of test plans to meet with project and design milestones.

Confirming vehicle level quality, function & reliability standards are maintained when changes are implemented.

Conducting root cause investigation of complex concerns on vehicles 

Confirmation of vehicle specification and test parts required for test

Using industry standard management systems such as JIRA and TestRail.

Technical support and software management for the vehicle manufacturing plant and the vehicle test fleet.

Management of suppliers, technicians, and guest engineers Qualifications and Experienced required:  

Have relevant experience in automotive electrical and electronic system development, completing a minimum of two vehicle developments, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience

Be able to travel abroad, typically a few days to 2 weeks, but on rare occasions travel may be long distance and for longer periods or at short notice

Degree qualified in a relevant discipline.

Knowledge of software programming and software quality assurance.

Have experience of software application into vehicle ECUs in the manufacturing environment – flashing, coding/configuration, and calibration.

Have experience of risk assessing software modifications and develop appropriate test plans.

Have experience of validation multiple software versions simultaneously and adapting prioritizing validation activitie

Understand network communications and multiple bus principles (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).

Be able to operate CANalyzer, CANoe, Matlab software or similar for capturing data, analysis of data and preparing/executing test procedures.

Experience of offboard telematics systems including servers, network providers and commercial software applications

Be able to follow system circuit diagrams and identify electrical connections.

Be able to demonstrate and have practical experience in problem solving tools and techniques e.g., Kepner Tregoe / SixSigmBe conversant with digital oscilloscopes, and basic electrical test equipment