Telematics Test Engineer

Telematics Test Engineer 
Columbus , IN - Need Loacal 
Contract

Core Technical Skills
1)    Telematics / Connected Vehicle Testing (OTA updates, connected services)
2)    Embedded Systems Validation (ECM, devices testing)
3)    CAN, J1939, UDS Protocols
4)    CANalyzer / PCAN Tools
5)    End-to-End System Testing (device → cloud)

Automation & Tools:
Test Automation (Python / scripting)
Debugging & Troubleshooting (logs, network issues)
PLM Tools (test cases, defects tracking)

Cloud & Integration:
Basic AWS / Azure Knowledge
Backend & Cloud Integration Testing

Description:
Onsite in Columbus. 9-6 (flexible within standard business hours)
Bachelor''''s degree in a related field is required for this position.

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.