Validation Tools Engineer (Santiago de Querétaro)

Project Description

The Test Tools Developer/Integrator is a hands‑on engineer who works on development and bring up/debug of "Test Automation" solutions (combination of HW or SW) necessary to test/validate/measure/record a Product feature or the Product itself.

The Test Tool Developer/Integrator reports hierarchically to the Test Tools Coordinator Team Lead and functionally to the Test Tools Coordinator.

The Test Tools Developer/Integrator shall be in close contact with TIAT teams around the world to define the approach to follow for the automation of test cases.

The Test Tool Developer/Integrator is part of the TIAT Team therefore is a services engineer who can be reached by several different team members (Validation, SysTest, SysIntTest, Quality) requesting support. As part of his duties the Test Tool Developer/Integrator shall follow up the support request together with the "TIAT Team Leader" to prioritize activities.

Test Tools Supported

• System Validation test benches: closed loop HIL, reinjection HIL, system integration test bench, Calibration Test Bench, Continuous Integration and Continuous Testing Benches
• DV/PV/EMC test benches
• Vehicle rest bus simulation
• Vehicle recording system, incl. vehicle fitout, ground truth reference system
• Virtual validation tools - SIL, virtual sensor models, etc.
• Various injection / acquisition tools to input / collect output test data from a tested Product
• SW development for all of the above

Responsibilities

• Reviews requirements for test automation provided by the project test teams (System Validation Team, Mechatronic Test Team, SW Test Team, depending on the Product Line strategy)
• Development of automation solutions following customer standard architectures by having a round table discussion with other TIAT team members
• HW procurement and inventory control
• HW and SW integration of test setups
• Shipment of equipment from or to other sites
• Contact standard suppliers in case their support is needed for the development of a tool
• Create and update a basic L3 timing plan for "Automation Coverage" readiness
• Provides estimations in terms of automation development efforts and costs
• Keep the requester informed with status/stage/blocking issues on the development of the automation solution
• Reach TIAT Team Lead/Test Tool Coordinator/Requester in case support is needed
• Ensures quality and validation of the automation solution before it is released/deployed
• Create documentation for the automation solution
• Backup documentation and source code of the automation solution following customer standards (SVN)
• Continuous identification of areas for improvement
• Support development, deployment and support of benches at customer locations in Troy, and off‑site customer locations as needed

Mandatory Skills

• High proven development experience in LabView and TestStand
• High proven experience with programming languages (Python, C++, CAPL, etc)
• Proven experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, Automotive Ethernet, LIN)
• Proven experience with Ethernet, TCP/IP, Switches
• Experience with A2B & analog audio
• Experience with design and development of "Testing Solutions"
• High degree of innovation and creativity
• High level of motivation and work ethic with an emphasis on practical, hands‑on work
• Very good overall communication skills, goal‑orientation mindset, good interpersonal skills
• International, collaborative and proactive mindset

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Experience with Linux OS
• Experience with VECTOR CANOE
• Experience in testing RF
• Experience in image processing, video pipeline and computer vision
• Experience with requirements engineering and design tools
• Automotive/ADAS experience would be an advantage
• Ability to document comprehensively and concisely
• Ability to travel domestically as required up to 30% for customer support