Senior Engineer - UAT VES

Mahindra And Mahindra Ltd.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited is seeking an Automotive Audio Validation professional to lead end-to-end testing across infotainment, telematics, voice, and connected audio systems. The role focuses on defining robust test strategies, ensuring vehicle-level validation, and driving audio quality improvements for series production.

The ideal candidate has 3–6 years of experience and holds a BE/ME in EEE, ECE, CSE or IT.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in automotive audio validation and testing.
• Proven ability to conceptualise, design, develop and take audio solutions to series production.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end audio validation and testing across infotainment, telematics, voice, multimedia, and audio subsystems.
• Define and implement robust audio test strategies, validation plans, and release criteria.
• Drive system- and vehicle-level audio verification including playback, recording, microphone performance, acoustic tuning, and user experience.
• Oversee development of audio test frameworks, automation solutions, and validation methodologies to improve coverage and efficiency.
• Coordinate UAT and customer-focused validation at vehicle level for production readiness.
• Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution for audio issues across software, hardware, and system layers.
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, and customer-specific requirements.
• Evaluate audio performance against KPIs like sound quality, voice intelligibility, echo cancellation, noise suppression, and Bluetooth audio quality.
• Prepare and present quality metrics, defect trends, release readiness reports, and risk assessments to stakeholders.

Skills

Audio validation

Test strategy

Automation

UAT

Education

B.E./B.Tech in EEE/ECE/CSE/IT

Job description

Responsibilities

• 1) Lead end-to-end audio validation and testing activities across Automotive Infotainment, Telematics, Voice, Multimedia, Amplifier, Tuner, Bluetooth, and Connected Audio systems.
• 2) Define and implement robust audio test strategies, validation plans, and release criteria aligned with customer expectations and project milestones.
• 3) Drive system-level and vehicle-level audio verification covering playback, recording, microphone performance, acoustic tuning validation, voice quality, latency, synchronization, and user experience.
• Collaborate with Software, Hardware, DSP, Acoustic Engineering, Systems, and Integration teams to ensure seamless audio feature delivery.
• Oversee development and enhancement of audio test frameworks, automation solutions, and validation methodologies to improve test coverage and efficiency.
• Execute and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and customer-focused validation at vehicle level, ensuring production readiness.
• Lead defect triage, root cause analysis, and resolution activities for audio-related issues across software, hardware, and system integration layers.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality and process standards including ASPICE, ISO 26262, AUTOSAR, and customer-specific requirements.
• Evaluate audio performance against KPIs such as sound quality, voice intelligibility, echo cancellation, noise suppression, Bluetooth audio quality, and acoustic benchmarks.
• Prepare and present quality metrics, defect trends, release readiness reports, and risk assessments to stakeholders and customer teams.

Key Deliverables

• Technical leadership and subject matter expertise in Automotive Audio Validation, Acceptance Testing, and Release Management.
• System Integration Testing and End-to-End Audio Validation across infotainment and connected vehicle platforms.
• Vehicle-level Audio Qualification and Customer Acceptance Testing.
• Audio Performance Assessment including Acoustic Validation, Voice Quality, Bluetooth Audio, DSP Features, and User Experience Evaluation.
• Release Readiness Reviews and Go/No-Go Recommendations based on quality metrics and customer requirements.
• Risk Assessment and Quality Impact Analysis for customer software releases.
• Test Strategy, Validation Reports, Compliance Documentation, and Executive Quality Dashboards.
• Continuous improvement of audio test frameworks, automation capabilities, and validation processes to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.

Experience

3 to 6Years

Qualifications

B.E / M.E in EEE, ECE, CSE , IT

General Requirements

• Innovative mindset
• Passionate about technology
• Ability to conceptualise, design, develop and take it for series production
• Self Motivated and inner fire to develop disruptive solutions in telematics space
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Systematic approach in problem solving for complex issues
• Ability to find solutions for complex problems.
• Ability to visualise newer use cases and enrichment of existing use cases towards better customer value

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Mahindra and Mahindra Limited, we believe that diversity drives innovation, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, caste, race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender identity, nationality, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, educational background, marital or domestic partnership status, pregnancy or childbirth, veteran status, citizenship status, ancestry, financial status, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
We actively encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our teams. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants.
Together, we rise by embracing differences and building a future that reflects the communities we serve.

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