Lab & Execution Engineer ADAS

Project Description:

We are seeking a hands-on Lab & Execution Engineer to support ADAS subsystem stability in an automotive development environment. This role is responsible for lab bring-up, HIL maintenance, test execution, troubleshooting, and ensuring bench stability aligned with production-level software releases.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in automotive test environments, hardware troubleshooting, vehicle networking, and automation support.

Responsibilities:

Lab Bring-up & Commissioning

- Set up, wire, and configure automotive test benches (HIL/SIL) from scratch

- Integrate ECUs and manage power distribution and grounding

- Perform bench validation prior to execution activities

- Support new hardware integration and lab expansions

HIL Maintenance & Troubleshooting

- Maintain and troubleshoot ADAS HIL environments (dSPACE SCALEXIO/AutoBox or NI PXI)

- Configure and validate I/O channels

- Support real-time debugging and signal validation

- Identify root cause of hardware vs software failures

Vehicle Networking & Diagnostics

- Monitor and debug CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet networks

- Use Vector CANoe/CANalyzer to monitor bus health and analyze traffic

- Support ECU flashing, reprogramming, and diagnostics activities

Test Execution & Failure Triage

- Execute automated test suites in lab environments

- Perform initial root cause analysis of test failures

- Differentiate between:

- Hardware connectivity issues

- Firmware/software mismatches

- Automation script defects

-Document findings and escalate appropriately

Lab Automation & Efficiency

- Develop and maintain Python utility scripts

- Support and enhance existing automation frameworks

- Improve lab efficiency through scripting and process optimization

Environment & Configuration Management

- Manage firmware/software versions across multiple test benches

- Ensure parity between lab configuration and production vehicle software

- Prevent configuration drift and maintain documentation

Instrumentation & Electrical Troubleshooting

- Use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and programmable power supplies

- Diagnose power, grounding, and signal integrity issues

- Support low-level electrical debugging on ECUs and test hardware

Mandatory Skills Description:

- 3+ years of experience managing automotive lab and testing environments

- ADAS subsystem test experience

- Minimum 3 years of experience in software/hardware testing with focus on execution and hardware troubleshooting

- Hands-on experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE or NI preferred)

- Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet)

- Proficiency in Python scripting

- Experience working with automotive ECUs and embedded systems

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

- Strong analytical and structured troubleshooting skills

- Ability to work independently in a lab environment

- Clear technical communication and documentation

- Proactive and ownership-driven mindset

Languages:

English: C1 Advanced