Field OTA Test Engineer

Job Title : Field OTA Test Engineer

Location : Dallas TX

Duration: Long Term

Client : Cognizant

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for testing and validating connected Features testing In-Bench, Customer Field Vehicles at plants, validating software updates, firmware and ECU reprogramming.

Collaborate with a cross-functional team for SW release timelines of various controllers and plan OTA testing on vehicles at plants.

Develop and execute test plans for wireless software updates.

Collaborate with cross functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve OTA update failures.

Identify Defects, log defects with logs and monitor/track in defect tracking system.

Utilize diagnostic tools (CANoe) to capture and analyze communication logs during OTA testing.

Ability to create OTA test packages & In vehicle Remote diagnostic testing

Work closely with software and backend teams to verify update integrity and rollback mechanisms.

Maintain detailed documentation of test cases, results, and issues for continuous improvement.

Responsible for reporting bugs in system, take part in triage calls to support defects and get it resolved.

Responsible for updating ECUs with SW's /Firmware via OBD Tools and via OTA

Hands-on experience with Automotive Network is a plus

Good understanding of Telematics Controller & OTA process is required.

Use CAN Bus Communication, monitor CAN Traffic and Understand CAN Node acknowledgements, Diagnostic messages priority.

Drive Requirements driven testing (100% Traceability Requirements, Development, Test, Defect)

"Require 50-75% travel to plants & dealers in DFW area. Occasional (or 25%) Travel to Plant/Dealerships out of state"

Bachelor’s Degree

Solid experience on Telematics & OTA - Requires 2++ years of professional experience.

Must have 2++ years of prior professional experience on “In-Vehicle” level testing.

Great communication and collaboration skills with ableness to explain prior projects.

Must have experience with test cases creation, planning & execution.

Have knowledge on defect/bug creation and able to explain with proper examples.

Solid knowledge on flashing ECUs.

Must have knowledge on CANoe/Canalyzer tools.

Must have knowledge on analyzing CAN/CANFD/UDS/J1939.

Must have a clean driving record

Must endure being outdoors often in extremely warm/hot weather climate.

Onsite full-time (no hybrid nor remote).

Will require 50-75% travel to local plants & dealers in the Dallas area. Occasional (or 25%) travel to Plant/Dealerships (out of state)

Able to handle OBD, diagnostic tools

CANoe expertise

Making defect calls to the team, explaining what they are troubleshooting

Project duration is 2++ years

The Test Engineer will perform functionality on vehicles. Vehicle testing, validation exp. OTA functionality. Bench level, CANalyzer, hands on.

Global OTA and other connected services features.

We are seeking a skilled OTA testing engineer to lead and execute vehicle connectivity and software update validation via OTA for Customer Field Vehicles.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in vehicle telematics, communication protocols, and diagnostic tools to ensure seamless software updates in vehicles.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in STEM or Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.

2++ years of professional experience in OTA testing, vehicle telematics, or automotive software validation.

Strong knowledge of OTA architecture, vehicle networks (CAN, Ethernet), and automotive protocols (UDS, J1939, etc)

Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools (Vector CANoe) or Vehicle Spy

Experience working with heavy-duty vehicle electronic systems is a plus.

Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.