Automotive Cockpit Validation Engineer

Stellantis; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellantis is seeking an experienced validation engineer to drive Cockpit, Infotainment, and Cluster validations across vehicle and bench environments in Chennai. The role emphasizes diagnostics, CAN signals, app connectivity, and ADAS-related validations, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration.

The candidate will work with global teams, utilize established automotive diagnostic tools, and contribute to defect analysis, traceability, and validation status reporting.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in the Automotive domain with a strong focus on Cockpit, Infotainment, Instrument Cluster, and Connected Vehicle Systems Validation.
• Hands-on experience in Cockpit Validation at both vehicle and bench levels.
• Experience in validating Cluster diagnostics, CAN signals, vehicle alerts, HMI interactions, and integration between Infotainment and Cluster systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate Cockpit, Infotainment and Cluster features at vehicle and bench levels.
• Validate Radio/Tuner, Media, Bluetooth, Navigation, and Connected Apps features.
• Perform diagnostics, CAN data analysis, fault isolation, and validation status tracking.
• Use diagnostic tools and scripting to support validation and issue debugging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across regions to support validation activities.

Skills

Cockpit validation

Infotainment validation

Cluster validation

Diagnostics knowledge

Test automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ECE/EEE/EIE/CSE)

Tools

WiTECH

DTS Monaco

CANoe Diagnostic Console

ODIS

Vector CANoe

Vehicle Spy

CANalyzer

Job description

B.E./B.Tech in ECE, EEE, EIE, CSE, or related engineering disciplines.

Experience:

5-7 years of relevant experience in the Automotive domain with a strong focus on Cockpit, Infotainment, Instrument Cluster, and Connected Vehicle Systems Validation.

Technical Skills & Responsibilities:

Hands-on experience in Cockpit Validation at both vehicle and bench levels.

Strong knowledge of Infotainment feature validation, including:

Radio/Tuner: AM, FM, DAB, SXM or equivalent tuner features

Media: USB, Bluetooth Audio or equivalent media sources, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay validation

Bluetooth: pairing, connectivity, telephony, audio streaming and profile validation

Navigation, location-based services and route guidance validation

Connected Apps, App Store, Wi-Fi, hotspot, OTA and connectivity features

Strong knowledge of Cluster feature validation, including:

Warning lamps, tell-tale indicators and chime behavior

Gauges: speedometer, tachometer, fuel, temperature, power meter and related displays

Driver Information Center (DIC) and vehicle information screens

Trip computer functions including trip distance, fuel economy, range and related calculations

ADAS visual alerts, notifications and cluster warning messages

Startup/shutdown animations, tell-tale sequencing and display wake-up/sleep behavior

Experience in validating Cluster diagnostics, CAN signals, vehicle alerts, HMI interactions, and integration between Infotainment and Cluster systems.

Hands-on experience in Proxy Alignment, Proxy Configuration, Proxy Settings management, Variant Coding, Feature Configuration, and Vehicle ECU Configuration activities.

Good understanding of automotive diagnostics including ECU flashing, coding, configuration, troubleshooting, DTC analysis, and fault isolation.

Hands-on experience with diagnostic tools such as WiTECH, DTS Monaco, CANoe Diagnostic Console, DDT2000, ODIS, Vector VH650/VH850, or equivalent OEM diagnostic tools.

Working knowledge of diagnostics protocols such as UDS and KWP2000, vehicle communication diagnostics, and Network Management concepts.

Good knowledge of Automotive Communication Protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and FlexRay.

Hands-on experience using Vector tools including CANoe, CANalyzer, CANStress, and Vehicle Spy.

Experience in log collection, trace analysis, issue debugging, root cause analysis, defect reporting, and validation status tracking.

Experience in test automation frameworks and automation scripting would be preferred.

Additional Skills:

Knowledge of integrated cockpit systems including Infotainment, Cluster, Telematics, Connectivity, and ADAS-related user interfaces would be preferred.

Familiarity with Agile development methodology and tools such as JIRA, DOORS/DNG, RTC, and Requirement Traceability processes will be preferred.

Strong communication, stakeholder management, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Ability to work effectively with global cross-functional teams and support validation activities across multiple regions.

At Stellantis, we assess candidates based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, and disability.

Diverse teams will allow us to better meet the evolving needs of our customers and care for our future.