Telematics Test Engineer

Job Request Title: Telematics Test Engineer

Location:  Columbus, IN 47201 (Onsite)

Duration: 12 Months+ Contract

Job Description

• Own end-to-end test execution, including test automation and test result documentation in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, following Agile practices.
• Execute validation for over-the-air (OTA) software updates, connected services, and data-acquisition features, including normal, negative, and edge cases.
• Provide technical support to integrate Cummins digital solutions from development through release.
• Debug complex issues across the ECM, telematics device, and cloud or backend systems.
• Develop automation tools or scripts to improve testing efficiency and expand test coverage.
• Share test progress and critical technical issues with project managers in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain reusable test artifacts, test evidence, and coverage records that remain useful beyond the contract period.
• Maintain test execution standards, including documentation quality, test-bench readiness, and clear progress reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Telematics / connected-vehicle validation - Advanced: Validate OTA software-update and connected-services workflows.
• Embedded or device validation - Advanced: Execute end-to-end test flows, debug complex issues, and support high-quality validation across projects.
• Protocols (CAN / J1939 / UDS) - Advanced: Analyze network communication, interpret logs, and troubleshoot issues.
• CANalyzer / PCAN tools - Intermediate: Perform message analysis, simulation, and tool-based troubleshooting.
• Cloud platforms and backend services (Azure / AWS) - Basic: Understand system architecture and support end-to-end integration testing.
• Automation - Intermediate: Develop tools or scripts to improve efficiency and expand test coverage.
• Collaboration - Basic: Communicate technical issues clearly and support partner integration activities.
• Documentation - Intermediate: Clearly document test results, issues, and technical concepts for stakeholders.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems - Intermediate: Create, manage, and maintain test artifacts, test results, and defect records within a PLM system.
• Agile practices - Basic: Plan and execute testing within Agile frameworks, including sprint work, defect tracking, and clear progress updates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience improving validation processes or reusable test frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-to-device integration architecture in telematics systems.
• Experience creating dashboards or reports to track validation progress and quality.