Test Engineer- ICE Powertrain controls

Job Description

We are seeking a Test Engineer with 3–5 years of experience in automotive embedded systems testing, specializing in Transmission Control Units (TCU) for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ECU test tools, embedded programming, and calibration activities, supporting the development and validation of transmission control software.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain software test cases for Transmission Control Units (TCU)
• Perform SIL, MIL, HIL, and vehicle-level testing for transmission control software
• Use INCA, CANalyzer, and CANoe for ECU communication, measurement, calibration, and diagnostics
• Validate control logic, I/O behavior, and fault handling of micro-controller–based systems
• Perform software calibration and support tuning activities to meet performance and drivability requirements
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and work closely with development teams for root cause analysis
• Support regression testing, integration testing, and release sign-off activities
• Ensure compliance with OEM and program-specific quality and functional safety processes
• Create and maintain test documentation, reports, and traceability artifacts

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience with INCA, CANalyzer, and CANoe
• Strong programming skills in C / C++
• Working knowledge of C#, Python, or similar scripting languages for test automation
• Experience in micro-controller I/O programming, signal handling, and control logic validation
• Solid understanding of embedded automotive software testing
• Experience with software testing, validation, and calibration
• Familiarity with CAN communication protocols and automotive diagnostics (UDS preferred)

Domain Knowledge

• Strong understanding of automatic and/or manual transmission systems
• Experience working with Transmission Controllers (TCU) for ICE vehicles
• Knowledge of vehicle-level testing environments and powertrain interactions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with an Automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier
• Exposure to test automation frameworks
• Knowledge of ASPICE, V-model development, or OEM-specific development processes
• Understanding of drivability, shift quality, and torque management concepts

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, or related discipline)