Test Automation Engineer

About the Role

This role is responsible for delivering a stable and representative test environment to perform automated testing and functional integration of distributed features in automotive systems. The engineer will collaborate with various Engineering Support teams, including systems, wiring, design release engineers, and software teams, to validate electrical features on the bench and resolve issues before production to support successful vehicle launches.

Please note: This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute functional test scenarios and tests utilizing user stories contained within Agile Sprints.
• Interface with development and test teams to understand testing requirements and implement automated tests and related tools.
• Review project requirements to ensure they are testable.
• Log all test results following the merge of related test codes into Master (pass/fail), debug failures to assess root causes, and ensure only valid defects are entered into the defect tracking system (JIRA).
• Work with feature engineers to reproduce and troubleshoot defects found in the system.
• Participate in root cause analysis of hardware quality problems and software defects.
• Contribute to system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best-in-class infotainment system.
• Provide estimates on the time needed to complete testing-related tasks during sprint planning.
• Review hardware laboratory nodes and apply corrective and predictive maintenance processes to ensure nodes are in satisfactory condition and functionality.
• Develop debugging processes to identify errors in scripts.
• Analyze the root cause of software failures to prioritize them for subsequent fixing and provide timely validation rounds for both manual and automated testing.
• Contribute to enhancements in automation development, optimization, new feature validation, and testing for upcoming vehicle programs.
• Identify areas of improvement in all facets of testing and velocity tracking.
• Develop and maintain code, scripts, and tools designed to advance and expand test automation capabilities.
• Participate in code review sessions, execute automated tests, and provide detailed feedback and comprehensive bug reports to ensure high-quality software and efficient testing workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field with an emphasis on control systems.
• 3+ years of experience in dynamic systems and embedded real-time controls development for automotive or similarly complex electromechanical systems, including C or C++.
• Experience with data analysis, scripting, and modeling & simulation of dynamic systems using Python, TestRail, Matlab, Simulink, or Stateflow.
• Experience with standard systems engineering tools including boundary diagrams, fault tree analyses, FMEAs, and P-diagrams.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR standards and tools for automotive software development.
• Subject matter expertise in chassis (brakes, steering, suspension) system hardware and control.
• Understanding of automotive powertrain systems and controls (including hybrids), with fundamental knowledge of dynamics, hydraulics, electric machines, batteries, and mechatronics.
• Problem-solving skills with a passion for new technology development.
• Demonstrated effective communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills in a team environment.
• Proven ability to manage and balance multiple tasks and timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team.

Preferred Qualifications

• ADAS – Advanced Driver Assist Feature Testing Experience.
• OTA – Over The Air Update Experience.
• Test Bench Construction Tools: Pycharm, VS Code, Squish, Chromium/Selenium, Appium, GCS, Hopscotch – Postman, and Matlab.
• Vector CANalyzer, VDR, VCM, CANAPE, CANOE, and Diagnostic Interface: ISO14229, 11Bit, max. 1MBaud.
• TestRail, JIRA Cloud, Github, Jenkins, JFROG, Grafana, Nexus, Confluence, Jama, ATI Vision, SAP, MIRO, Figma, MS Suite, Oracle, PowerBI, and Qliksense.
• Ford DET, ULT, DLT, Fenix-Fire, VADR, ORFIN, FDSP, FDRS, CVC, GVMS, PTS, IVS, eCats, SAVE, Watchdog, Mobile apps (Fordpass, Ford Pro), LLM (Ford AI Tools), and QUIP.