Mercedes-Benz Digital Tech Ltd.
Automotive
OTAValidation&AutomationEngineer
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“OTA Validation & Automation Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Digital Tech Ltd.. Skills: OTA Validation, Test Automation, Automotive Software, CI/CD. Define OTA test strategy. Execute OTA test strategy”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure zero-failure deployment; Maximize test coverage; Maximize test efficiency; Resolve critical software bugs; Ensure compliance and safety
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Issue analysis; Problem-solving; Troubleshooting
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Automotive software validation experience, Android, Linux, QNX environments, IVI or Gateway testing experience, Software Update (OTA) process understanding, Diagnostic update features validation, Vehicle bus systems knowledge, CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet knowledge, UDS, DoIP, SOME/IP protocols knowledge, Onboard-Offboard communication chain familiarity, Backend, TCU, target ECUs familiarity, Cybersecurity mechanisms verification, Test automation frameworks design, Manual OTA test cases automation, Test infrastructure management experience, HIL benches management, Test vehicles management, Flashing tools management, CI/CD pipelines integration, Root cause analysis skills, Defect lifecycle management, Fluent in English, Fluent in Chinese
Nice to Have
Robot Framework experience, CAPL experience, Jenkins experience, GitLab CI experience, Jira/Confluence experience
What You'll Do.
Define OTA test strategy
Execute OTA test strategy
Schedule validation cycles
Coordinate end-to-end testing
Ensure zero-failure deployment
Conceptualize test automation frameworks
Build test automation frameworks
Maintain test automation frameworks
Maximize test coverage
Maximize test efficiency
Transition manual test cases
Automate test scripts
Perform defect triage
Resolve software bugs
Establish reporting standards
Generate test reports
Review system requirements
Review technical specifications
Design detailed test plans
Map requirements to test cases
Execute validation plans
Verify cybersecurity standards
Verify regulatory compliance
Identify testing bottlenecks
Implement new methodologies
Accelerate validation cycle
Coordinate test infrastructure allocation
Coordinate test infrastructure maintenance
Manage reference setups
Configure test infrastructure
Update test infrastructure
Validate automotive software
Validate Gateway systems
Validate diagnostic features
Analyze communication traces
Debug communication issues
Verify digital signatures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with development teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Technical communication; Reporting; Presentations
Process & Methodology
Test management, Risk management, Defect lifecycle management
Full Job Description
Are you passionate about ensuring the reliability and quality of next-generation automotive software? We are seeking a dedicated OTA Test and Automation Engineer to drive the validation strategy for our Remote Update (OTA) systems. In this pivotal role, you will lead the testing lifecycle, architect automation frameworks, and ensure the seamless delivery of software updates to in-car components and Electronic Control Units (ECUs), including infotainment systems. Your Role & Responsibilities As the OTA Test and Automation Engineer, you will: Lead OTA Test Management: Define and execute the comprehensive test strategy for Remote Software Updates. You will manage test scope, schedule validation cycles, and coordinate end-to-end testing across various vehicle variants and ECU configurations to ensure zero-failure deployment. Drive Test Automation Strategy: Conceptualize, build, and maintain robust test automation frameworks for OTA. Your goal is to maximize test coverage and efficiency by transitioning manual test cases into automated scripts (CI/CD integration) for both HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) environments. Deep-Dive Issue Analysis: Act as the primary point of contact for defect triage. You will analyze complex failure logs, identify root causes of update interruptions or failures, and work closely with development teams to resolve critical software bugs before release. Quality Reporting & Visualization: Establish transparent reporting standards. You will track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), generate detailed test reports, and present the current maturity and stability status of OTA features to management and stakeholders. Requirements Analysis & Test Design: Review system requirements and technical specifications to design detailed test plans. You will ensure that all customer requirements, from user experience to functional stability, are mapped to verifiable test cases. Security & Compliance Verification: execute validation plan
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