Automotive Test Automation Engineer

Automotive Test EngineerThe Automotive Test Engineer is responsible for delivering a stable and representative test environment to perform automated testing and functional integration of distributed features. This engineer should be capable of working with various Engineering Support teams including systems, wiring, design release engineers, and software teams as required to validate electrical features on the bench and resolve any electrical issues before it gets to production to support successful vehicle launch. Responsibilities include:Identify system boundaries and define requirements for simulator I/O, instrumentation, and automation solutionsDefine test scope and instrumentation strategiesDevelop test automation with dSPACE and/or Python programmingCollaborates with core engineers, suppliers, feature experts and test engineers to design, implement and troubleshoot instrumentation as requiredReview component level electrical schematics and functional specifications and translate the requirements into hardware and signal requirements for virtual implementationValidate and troubleshoots simulator and maintain test benchesTroubleshoots vehicle systems and test environment functionality to minimize false positive incident reportsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer ScienceRelevant automotive experienceKnowledge of CAN based communication and diagnostic toolsProficiency in the understanding of embedded controller networks (CAN, LIN)Knowledge of Python and/or dSPACE programmingPreferred Qualifications:Familiarity with development and verification of plant and control models in Matlab/Simulink for execution in hardware in the loop test environmentsExperience with dSpace hardware architecture, design, setup, and troubleshootingBench functional integration, test execution, measuring and instrumentation experience