Test Bench Maintenance Engineer

SWITS DIGITAL Private Limited; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in India is seeking a Test Bench Maintenance Engineer with 4 to 6 years of experience in automotive HiL and E/E integration. The ideal candidate will maintain and upgrade test benches, troubleshoot hardware issues, and manage HiL platforms. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required. This is a mid-senior level contract role, focusing on management and manufacturing functions.

Qualifications

• 4 – 6 years of experience in automotive HiL, E/E integration, or test bench maintenance.
• Strong hands-on expertise in automotive E/E integration and HiL systems.
• Deep knowledge of HiL platforms, diagnostics, and hardware troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, adapt, and upgrade E³ 1.2 test benches.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues and network configurations.
• Maintain and operate HiL platforms (dSPACE, Vector, ETAS).

Skills

Test Bench Maintenance

HiL Systems

Troubleshooting Skills

Communication Skills

Automation Scripting

Diagnostics

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

CANoe

CANalyzer

Job description

Job title : Test Bench Maintenance Engineer

Location : Bangalore

Experience : 4 – 6 Years

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Test Bench & HiL Maintenance Engineer with strong hands‑on expertise in automotive E/E integration, HiL systems, and test environment maintenance. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining, adapting, and upgrading E³ 1.2 test benches, ensuring stable, accurate, and up‑to‑date environments to support vehicle E/E validation activities. This role requires deep knowledge of HiL platforms, diagnostics, network configuration, and hardware troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Bench Maintenance & Upgrades
• Perform regular maintenance of E³ 1.2 test benches to ensure stability and operational readiness.
• Upgrade hardware components (ECUs, switches, breakout boxes, power modules) based on engineering baselines.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues, communication drops, wiring faults, and bench instabilities.
• Test Setup Adaptation & Network Configuration
• Adapt test bench setups for new ECU variants, features, and software releases.
• Configure and validate CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet networks.
• Ensure alignment of HiL configuration with wiring layouts and simulation models.
• HiL System Management
• Maintain and operate HiL platforms (dSPACE, Vector, ETAS).
• Manage I/O mapping, sensor/actuator simulation, restbus simulation, and fault injection modules.
• Perform synchronization, calibration, and update activities for real-time simulation systems.
• E/E Integration & Hardware Alignment
• Ensure test bench hardware is aligned with the latest vehicle E/E architecture.
• Review harness diagrams, wiring schematics, and system documentation for proper bench setup.
• Integrate new modules such as ECUs, gateways, sensors, and load boxes.
• Test Automation & Tools
• Create and maintain automation scripts using LabVIEW, Python, CAPL, or similar tools.
• Develop diagnostic utilities and communication monitoring tools.
• Implement automated health checks and bench monitoring sequences.
• Diagnostics & Communication Validation
• Validate UDS, OBD, DoIP, and XCP protocol communication on HiL and bench setups.
• Troubleshoot UDS request/response issues, DTC handling, and diagnostic failures.
• Use tools such as CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, and diagnostic consoles for analysis.
• Documentation & Configuration Management
• Maintain updated documentation: wiring layouts, bench diagrams, interface definitions, and configuration logs.
• Track all bench changes in accordance with baseline and configuration management standards.
• Provide user training and technical support to validation teams.

Technical Skills (Advanced)

Test Bench & HiL Expertise

• Hands‑on experience with dSPACE SCALEXIO, Vector VT System, ETAS LABCAR.
• Strong understanding of restbus simulation, I/O configuration, sensor/actuator modeling, and fault injection.

E/E Integration Knowledge

• Solid understanding of vehicle E/E architecture and ECU interfacing.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and network topology documents.

Automation & Scripting

• LabVIEW (strong advantage for automation).
• Python, CAPL, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, INCA, XCP-based tools.

Diagnostics

• Experience with UDS (ISO 14229), OBD, DTC behavior, and diagnostic routines.

Standards & Processes

• Familiarity with Automotive SPICE processes.
• Understanding of ISO 26262 hardware/system testing (good to have).

Soft Skills

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Hands‑on approach to working with hardware and lab equipment.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 4 – 6 years of experience in automotive HiL, E/E integration, or test bench maintenance.
• Strong practical experience with diagnostics, communication tools, and HiL platforms.
• Experience in automotive R&D, validation, or test labs is preferred.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting