Test Environment Operations Engineer

Job Title: Test Environment Operations Engineer

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Experience:

2–5 Years

Overview

Test Environment Operations Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Daily Operation of Test Benches
• Ensure continuous daily operation of automotive E/E development benches and HiL systems.
• Perform morning readiness checks, system initialization, and calibration.
• Monitor system health, communication networks, power supply, and bench performance.
• Troubleshoot operational issues to maintain maximum uptime.
• Diagnostic Testing Execution
• Execute UDS, DTC, fault memory, and diagnostic test procedures.
• Perform positive, negative, and boundary diagnostic scenarios.
• Validate diagnostic functionality for different ECU variants and software versions.
• Support developers during debugging sessions and verification activities.
• HiL System Operation
• Operate HiL systems (dSPACE, Vector, ETAS or similar) for simulations and automated tests.
• Configure restbus simulations, real-time models, and I/O assignments.
• Monitor real-time simulation states and ensure synchronization with physical hardware.
• Execute fault injection and robustness validation routines.
• Test Monitoring & Data Evaluation
• Collect and analyze test data, logs, bus traces, and diagnostic responses.
• Use CANoe/CANalyzer, INCA, MATLAB, or equivalent tools for data evaluation.
• Provide structured feedback on anomalies, diagnostic issues, or unexpected behaviors.
• Support root-cause analysis with detailed logs and insights.
• Issue Detection, Troubleshooting & Reporting
• Detect deviations in test execution, bench stability, or diagnostic responses.
• Troubleshoot hardware, wiring, network, and software-related issues.
• Maintain detailed incident logs, bench downtime records, and fixes.
• Prepare reports and communicate findings to development teams.
• Configuration & Environment Management
• Ensure test environments align with the latest software releases and diagnostic datasets.
• Update test scripts, restbus configurations, and automation sequences.
• Maintain clear documentation for bench operation, procedures, and configurations.
  

Technical Skills (Advanced)

HiL & Test Environment Operation

• Experience with HiL platforms: dSPACE SCALEXIO, Vector VT, ETAS LABCAR.
• Hands-on knowledge of simulation model execution, I/O mapping, and sensor/actuator emulation.
• Ability to monitor real-time simulations and troubleshoot hardware/software issues.
  

Diagnostic Testing

• Strong understanding of UDS (ISO 14229), OBD, DoIP.
• Experience validating DTCs, session control, security access, and diagnostic services.
• Skilled in interpreting communication traces via Vector tools.
  

Data Analysis & Tools

• Proficient with CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, MATLAB, Excel.
• Skilled in analyzing logs, bus traces, and diagnostic datasets.
• Scripting knowledge in CAPL or Python is an advantage.
  

E/E System Knowledge

• Understanding of ECU communication networks (CAN, LIN, Ethernet).
• Basic knowledge of power states, wake-up behavior, and network management.
  

Process & Standards

• Experience working in ASPICE environments.
• Familiarity with V-model development and CI-based test environments.
  

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and structured working style.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear communication and effective documentation habits.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced development environments.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience operating HiL systems, test benches, or automotive development environments.
• Experience with diagnostics, ECU communication tools, and test data evaluation.
• Prior experience in automotive R&D or validation is highly preferred.