Vehicle Validation Engineer EV Powertrain

Job Description

We are looking for a Vehicle Validation Engineer with strong EV Powertrain experience to support vehicle-level validation, testing, and troubleshooting of electric vehicle systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with EV powertrain components, vehicle integration, diagnostics, CAN communication, and validation testing.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle-level validation and testing of EV powertrain systems and components.
• Develop and execute validation and test plans for EV propulsion systems.
• Validate electric motor, inverter, HV battery, DC-DC converter, onboard charger (OBC), and related powertrain systems.
• Perform vehicle integration testing and verify system functionality against requirements.
• Conduct functional, performance, regression, and diagnostic testing.
• Analyze test results, identify failures, and perform root-cause analysis and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and analyze CAN/CAN FD signals and vehicle communication using tools such as CANoe/CANalyzer.
• Perform UDS diagnostics and support fault-code/DTC investigation.
• Work with HIL/SIL test environments and automated validation where applicable.
• Support HV and LV system validation, including charging, regenerative braking, torque control, and power management.
• Collaborate with Controls, Embedded Software, Systems, Calibration, and Hardware teams to resolve validation issues.
• Reproduce field and vehicle issues and document defects using appropriate tracking tools.
• Support vehicle testing during different operating conditions, including drive cycles, charging cycles, thermal conditions, and performance testing.
• Prepare detailed test reports, validation status, defect reports, and technical documentation.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in automotive vehicle validation/testing.
• Strong experience with EV/Hybrid powertrain systems.
• Good understanding of:
  • Electric motors and inverters
  • HV battery systems and BMS
  • DC-DC converters
  • Onboard chargers
  • Regenerative braking
  • HV/LV power distribution
  • Vehicle energy and torque management
• Hands-on experience with CAN/CAN FD and UDS diagnostics.
• Experience with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer or similar tools.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience creating and executing test cases, test procedures, and validation plans.
• Understanding of automotive communication protocols and ECU integration.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink and/or HIL validation is preferred.
• Experience with defect tracking and requirements management tools.