• Automotive Systems Test Engineer

    Cognizant (Dearborn, MI)


    Title: Automotive Systems Test Engineer

    Position Description:

    The Ford Core Vehicle Controls Software team is looking for an engineer to have the responsibility for validating propulsive controls. You will join a team, with the opportunity to develop robust verification methods, write automated test scripts, support test execution, and demonstrate results through data analysis and reporting. What you will be able to do • Perform Software Validation testing, analysis, and reporting for production software primarily in vehicle, with potential for Hardware-in-the-loop testing also • Report issues using automated reporting systems such as JIRA • Store and retain documents and test records according to established Ford guidelines • Implement new or updated design verification methods (DVMs) into the validation process • Develop automated analysis and reporting methods • Maintain test scripts in the version control system

    Skills Required:

    1. Testing – Test - Must be capable of performing normal driving procedures on public roads in various conditions and in all Ford produced vehicles; If/when issues or test failures arise must be able to assist with root cause determination 2. Jira – Ability to submit/update Jira issues 3. Testing – Tools - Experience with calibration methodologies and tools (ATI Vision and ETAS INCA); Experience with CAN networks and OBD systems and demonstrated ability to utilize related tools (CANalyzer, PTDiag, etc.) 4. Data Acquisition- Experience with calibration methodologies and tools (ATI Vision and ETAS INCA); Experience with CAN networks and OBD systems and demonstrated ability to utilize related tools (CANalyzer, PTDiag, etc.) 5. Embedded Systems - 1+ years’ experience in automotive embedded systems software 6. Data Collection- Experience with calibration methodologies and tools (ATI Vision and ETAS INCA); Experience with CAN networks and OBD systems and demonstrated ability to utilize related tools (CANalyzer, PTDiag, etc.) 7. Embedded Software - 1+ years’ experience in automotive embedded systems software

    Skills Preferred:

    Test Automation, Data Analysis, Python

    Experience Required:

    • 1+ years’ experience in automotive embedded systems software • Must be capable of performing normal driving procedures on public roads in various conditions and in all Ford produced vehicles • Experience with calibration methodologies and tools (ATI Vision and ETAS INCA) • Experience with CAN networks and OBD systems and demonstrated ability to utilize related tools (CANalyzer, PTDiag, etc.)

    Experience Preferred:

    • Ford Tier II certification • Solid understanding of vehicle structure, subsystems, and components (GAS, HEV and BEV) • Understanding of Module hardware/Software Architectures (PCM, HCM, TCM, BCM, Satellite processors – ABS, SJB…) • Familiar with module emulators and interfaces (M5, M6, A7, A8, etk, xetk) • Understanding of testing methodologies and ability to utilize test equipment (multi meter, scope, logic analyzer, etc.) • Ability to analyze test results and drive issue resolution, including participating in root cause identification through code review

    Education Required:

    Bachelor's Degree

    Education Preferred:

    Master's Degree

    Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.