Job Summary
This role involves comprehensive testing and validation of electric vehicle (EV) systems, with a strong focus on Motor Control Units (MCU), power electronics software, and other EV controllers.
The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, test automation, and embedded systems validation, contributing to the performance, safety, and reliability of next-generation electric mobility solutions.
Roles and Responsibilities
1. EV System & MCU Validation
Validate functional behavior of EV systems including
MCU and powertrain ECUs
Perform
motor functional testing
(speed, torque, efficiency, response)
Validate
power electronics software functions and traction control systems
2. HIL Testing & Setting Development
Develop and execute
HIL test cases
for MCU-based systems
Design, develop, and maintain HIL setups using:
Vector tools
(CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio, CANoe.DiVa)
Vector / dSPACE / ETAS / NI / OPAL-RT platforms
Integrate controllers into HIL systems for
closed-loop simulation and validation
3. Requirement Analysis & Test Automation
Translate system requirements into
automated test cases
Develop
automation frameworks and regression test suites
Ensure complete
traceability
from requirements to test execution and defect tracking
4. Test Execution & Debugging
Perform
manual and automated testing
of EV software systems
Analyse system behaviour and identify defects
Support
root cause analysis and debugging activities
5. Diagnostics & Communication Testing




Work with communication protocols:
CAN, CAN FD, LIN, SPI, UART
UDS (Unified Diagnostic Services), OBD
Validate
DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)
and fault-handling mechanisms
Perform
fault injection and safety validation
6. Documentation & Reporting
Prepare and maintain:
Test plans and strategies
Test cases and scripts
Validation reports
Issue logs and coverage analysis
Ensure adherence to
automotive standards and best practices
7. Collaboration
Collaborate with
software developers, system engineers, and calibration teams
Align testing activities with
product development lifecycle and release timelines
Required Skills
Strong experience in
MCU software testing and HIL validation
Hands-on expertise with:
Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio)
HIL platforms (Vector/ dSPACE / ETAS / NI / OPAL-RT)
Experience in
test automation using Python, CAPL, or MATLAB
Knowledge of
automotive communication protocols (CAN, UDS, OBD, LIN)
Strong debugging and analytical skills
Core Domain Knowledge (Must Have)
Motor & Control Systems
Electric motors:
PMSM, BLDC, Induction motors
Control techniques:
FOC (Field-Oriented Control)
PWM and sensor less control
Power Electronics
Inverter operation, switching logic, and control strategies
Sensors & Feedback Systems
Current sensors:
Hall-effect, shunt-based
Voltage sensing systems
Encoder types:
Incremental encoders
Absolute encoders
Resolvers
Understanding of
speed and position estimation techniques

📌 Manager - Software Testing & Hil Validation (Bengaluru)
🏢 Mahindra
📍 Bengaluru