Assistant Manager - Software Testing & HIL Validation

Role Overview

The role focuses on the testing and validation of Electric Vehicle (EV) systems, with a strong emphasis on Battery Management Systems (BMS), Vehicle Control Units (VCU), Motor Control Units (MCU), and other EV controllers. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing HIL environments, automating test cases, and ensuring compliance with automotive standards. Your contributions will directly impact the reliability, performance, and safety of next-generation electric mobility solutions.

Key Responsibilities

EV System Understanding

• Analyze and validate the functional behavior of EV systems, including:
  • Powertrain ECUs
  • Vehicle Control Unit (VCU)
  • Battery Management System (BMS)
  • Motor Control Unit (MCU)
  • Instrument Cluster

Battery & EV Vehicle System Knowledge

• Understand battery functional requirements, vehicle specifications, and key performance parameters
• Support testing and validation activities based on system requirements

HIL Environment Development

• Design, develop, and maintain HIL setups using Vector tools, including:
  • CANoe
  • CANalyzer
  • vTESTstudio
  • CANoe.DiVa
• Work with dSPACE platforms for Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing
• Integrate EV controllers into HIL systems for software testing and validation

Requirement Analysis & Automation

• Interpret system-level requirements and convert them into automated test cases
• Ensure end-to-end traceability from requirements through test execution and defect management

Test Case Development

• Develop and automate test cases based on system requirements for:
  • Functional testing
  • Integration testing
  • Regression testing

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain:
  • Test plans
  • Test cases
  • Test reports
  • Issue logs
  • Best-practice documents
  • Lessons learned documentation

Test Execution & Analysis

• Execute manual and automated tests on HIL systems for:
  • VCU
  • MCU
  • BMS
  • Instrument Cluster
• Analyze test results and identify defects
• Support debugging activities in collaboration with development teams

HIL Infrastructure Management

• Design, simulate, and maintain scalable, reliable, and robust HIL infrastructure

Tool Proficiency

• Utilize Vector tools for:
  • Simulation
  • Diagnostics
  • Validation
  • Test automation
• Key tools include:
  • CANalyzer
  • CANoe
  • vTESTstudio
  • CANoe.DiVa

Communication Protocols

• Work with automotive communication and diagnostic protocols, including:
  • CAN
  • CAN FD
  • UDS
  • OBD

Software & Product Lifecycle Support

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align validation and testing activities with:
  • Product development lifecycle
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Release and quality assurance processes

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electronics Engineering
  • Automotive Engineering
  • Related Engineering Discipline
• Hands-on experience with Vector tools, including:
  • CANalyzer
  • CANoe
  • vTESTstudio
  • CANoe.DiVa
• Experience with:
  • dSPACE platforms
  • HIL testing environments
  • SIL testing environments
• Proficiency in test automation using:
  • Python
  • CAPL
  • MATLAB
• Strong understanding of:
  • EV architecture
  • Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery technology
  • Vehicle communication protocols
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret technical data and implement effective solutions

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• High attention to detail and quality orientation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach toward learning and continuous improvement