Test Engineer

Exponent; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent seeks a skilled EOL/Functional Test Engineer to own the testing of EV battery packs and rapid chargers. You will collaborate with Design, System Integration and Manufacturing to craft robust test strategies and build test infrastructure that ensures quality in production.

You will drive automated testing using NI LabVIEW/TestStand, CAN protocols, and ATE/HIL environments, delivering actionable feedback and reducing cycle time while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of hands-on EOL/Functional testing of electrical or electromechanical systems.
• Strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals, power electronics, rectifiers and power supplies.
• Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and HIL environments.
• Proficient in NI LabVIEW and/or NI TestStand, with CAN/CAN-FD, UDS and related protocols.

Responsibilities

• Own the End of Line (EOL) and Functional Testing of EV battery packs and rapid DC chargers.
• Develop test strategies and build test infrastructure with Design, System Integration and Manufacturing teams.
• Define and write detailed test specifications, plans and acceptance criteria.
• Design, support and maintain ATE and HIL environments.
• Identify test methodologies and validation techniques for electrical/electromechanical systems.
• Work with system integrators to develop, install and validate test rigs and fixtures.
• Use LabVIEW/TestStand and related tools to support test automation.
• Debug, troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis of failures during EOL testing.
• Analyze test data and provide actionable feedback to design and manufacturing.
• Improve test process cycle time, accuracy, robustness and repeatability, ensuring safety compliance.

Skills

EOL Testing

Electrical fundamentals

Power electronics

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

NI LabVIEW

NI TestStand

CAN / CAN-FD / SocketCAN

UDS / OBD-II

I2C / SPI

HIL environments

Automated Test Equipment (ATE)

Job description

You’ll be working with the Testing & Validation team.

This team focuses on building robust End of Line (EOL) and Functional Testing systems for EV Battery Packs and Rapid Chargers. The team is responsible for ensuring quality, reliability, repeatability, and performance of critical electrical and electronic systems before they reach customers.

Our philosophy:Break. Believe. Build

Break stuff. Break assumptions. Break the thumb rule.

Believe in the team. Believe in the process. Believe through failures.

Build fast. Build passionately. Build to simplify.

What you will do

In this role, you will own the End of Line (EOL) and Functional Testing of EV Battery Packs and Rapid Chargers. You will work closely with Design, System Integration and Manufacturing teams to develop effective test strategies and build test infrastructure that ensures consistent quality in production.

• Develop EOL and Functional Testing strategy for EV battery packs and rapid DC charging systems
• Define and write detailed test specifications, test plans and acceptance criteria
• Design, support and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and HIL (Hardware-In-the-Loop) environments
• Identify test methodologies, instruments and validation techniques for electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Work with system integrators to develop, install and validate test rigs and fixtures
• Use tools such as NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand and related platforms to support test automation
• Perform debugging, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of failures during EOL testing
• Analyze test data and provide actionable feedback to design and manufacturing teams
• Improve test process cycle time, accuracy, robustness and repeatability
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate requires

• 4-6 years of hands-on experience in EOL / Functional Testing of electrical or electromechanical systems
• Strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals, power electronics, rectifiers and power supplies
• Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE)
• Experience in HIL test environments
• Proficiency in NI LabVIEW and/or NI TestStand
• Experience with protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, SocketCAN, UDS, OBD-II, I2C, SPI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Design, System Integration and Manufacturing teams

What matters

• Structured, data-driven approach to problem solving
• Detail-oriented mindset with high ownership
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• High collaboration and team orientation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

About Us

Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.

Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy's Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL), Exponent focuses on solving two sides of the energy problem by building the e^pump (charging station) and e^pack (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging

The 200+ strong team has tons of EV experience and is in the process of hiring more professionals to build & scale Exponent as one of the best EV Energy Companies out of India