Automotive Cockpit Validation Engineer

Educational Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, EIE, CSE, or related engineering disciplines.

Experience:

• 5-9 years of relevant experience in the Automotive domain with a strong focus on Cockpit, Infotainment, Instrument Cluster, and Connected Vehicle Systems Validation.

Technical Skills & Responsibilities:

• Hands-on experience in Cockpit Validation at both vehicle and bench levels.
• Strong knowledge of Infotainment feature validation, including:
  • Radio/Tuner: AM, FM, DAB, SXM or equivalent tuner features
  • Media: USB, Bluetooth Audio or equivalent media sources, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay validation
  • Bluetooth: pairing, connectivity, telephony, audio streaming and profile validation
  • Navigation, location-based services and route guidance validation
  • Connected Apps, App Store, Wi-Fi, hotspot, OTA and connectivity features
• Strong knowledge of Cluster feature validation, including:
  • Warning lamps, tell-tale indicators and chime behavior
  • Gauges: speedometer, tachometer, fuel, temperature, power meter and related displays
  • Driver Information Center (DIC) and vehicle information screens
  • Trip computer functions including trip distance, fuel economy, range and related calculations
  • ADAS visual alerts, notifications and cluster warning messages
  • Startup/shutdown animations, tell-tale sequencing and display wake-up/sleep behavior
• Experience in validating Cluster diagnostics, CAN signals, vehicle alerts, HMI interactions, and integration between Infotainment and Cluster systems.
• Hands-on experience in Proxy Alignment, Proxy Configuration, Proxy Settings management, Variant Coding, Feature Configuration, and Vehicle ECU Configuration activities.
• Good understanding of automotive diagnostics including ECU flashing, coding, configuration, troubleshooting, DTC analysis, and fault isolation.
• Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as WiTECH, DTS Monaco, CANoe Diagnostic Console, DDT2000, ODIS, Vector VH650/VH850, or equivalent OEM diagnostic tools.
• Working knowledge of diagnostics protocols such as UDS and KWP2000, vehicle communication diagnostics, and Network Management concepts.
• Good knowledge of Automotive Communication Protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and FlexRay.
• Hands-on experience using Vector tools including CANoe, CANalyzer, CANStress, and Vehicle Spy.
• Experience in log collection, trace analysis, issue debugging, root cause analysis, defect reporting, and validation status tracking.
• Experience in test automation frameworks and automation scripting would be preferred.

Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of integrated cockpit systems including Infotainment, Cluster, Telematics, Connectivity, and ADAS-related user interfaces would be preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodology and tools such as JIRA, DOORS/DNG, RTC, and Requirement Traceability processes will be preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams and support validation activities across multiple regions.