Powertrain Test Engineer – Transmission & Engine

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (EE) or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience or academic/project exposure to:
• ECUs (Electronic Control Units)
• Powertrain systems
• CAN communication
• Experience through internships, SAE/Baja teams, university automotive projects, or hands-on engineering projects will be considered.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics .
• Basic understanding of voltage, current, resistance, and electrical troubleshooting .
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Execution

• Support ECU development activities by executing defined test plans.
• Validate technical change points and document test results.
• Coordinate testing activities with project stakeholders to meet schedules.
• Track test progress and communicate status, issues, and results.

ECU Specification & Development Support

• Support development and validation of Powertrain ECU specifications .
• Assist with electrical hardware and software requirements.
• Support design reviews, requirement validation, and functional analysis.
• Utilize tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, MS Visio , or similar engineering tools.

Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting of prototype and mass-production vehicles.
• Use automotive diagnostic tools to identify Powertrain electronics and ECU-related issues .
• Analyze electrical and communication problems and support root-cause investigations.
• Assist with evaluating corrective actions and technical solutions.

ECU Hardware & Software Testing

• Execute verification and validation activities for ECU hardware and software.
• Perform testing related to:
• Electrical functionality
• EMC
• ECU communication
• Technical change-point verification
• Collect, analyze, and document test data.
• Prepare formal test reports and support verification reviews.

Compliance & Requirements Verification

• Verify assigned systems against applicable requirements, regulations, and standards.
• Support activities related to ISO standards, cybersecurity, and required certifications .
• Maintain compliance documentation and support system validation activities.