System Test Tools Developer

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 Functional 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 for 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.

Below is a list of Test Tools (but not limited to) that Test Tool Developer/Integrator shall support with:

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 Description:

• HIGH proven development experience in LabView and TestStand.
• HIGH proven Experience with programming languages (Phyton, 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.