Automotive test analyst Lead

Cognizant; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Senior Test Lead in Mexico City to plan and execute automotive verification and validation of complex vehicle ECUs using CANoe and CANalyzer. The role centers on robust testing, defect prevention, and high-quality delivery in a day-shift office setting with collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with automotive networks, protocol testing, and strong English communication to document findings and engage with global

Qualifications

• Hands-on automotive verify/validate experience across vehicle ECUs
• Deep understanding of automotive networks, protocols, and timing
• Proficient with CANoe and CANalyzer for test setups and log analysis
• Experience working from a collaborative office environment with cross-functional teams
• Fluent English for documentation and technical discussions

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end automotive verification and validation activities for electronic control systems ensuring coverage of functional safety and performance requirements
• Oversee creation and optimization of detailed test strategies and test plans for automotive protocols aligning test scope with system requirements and timeline commitments
• Provide guidance on design and execution of test cases using CANoe and CANalyzer ensuring accurate simulation monitoring and analysis of networks and protocol behavior
• Coordinate defect identification documentation and triage by collaborating with development teams to drive timely resolution
• Execute regression and robustness testing to validate fixes and assess system stability
• Analyze test results and logs from automotive tools to detect anomalies and prepare evidence for issue reporting
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to prioritize test activities manage risk areas and align with customer expectations
• Manage daily test operations from office including resource allocation environment readiness and status reporting
• Conduct reviews of test artefacts such as requirements traceability matrices and coverage reports
• Support planning and execution of on site test activities when travel is required
• Drive continuous improvement of verification processes by proposing enhancements to test frameworks automation approaches and documentation
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and quality policies while promoting disciplined testing and data driven decisions
• Communicate clearly in English in written and spoken forms to present test findings and align project teams

Skills

CANoe/CANalyzer

Automotive verification

Test planning

English proficiency

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior Test Lead role focuses on planning and executing automotive verification and validation activities for complex vehicle electronic systems using tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer ensuring robust protocol testing defect prevention and high quality delivery. The candidate will work from office in a day shift environment collaborate closely with cross functional teams and may travel as needed to customer or test locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end to end automotive verification and validation activities for electronic control systems ensuring comprehensive coverage of functional safety and performance requirements across assigned projects.
• Oversee creation review and optimization of detailed test strategies and test plans for automotive protocols aligning test scope with system requirements and timeline commitments.
• Provide guidance on design and execution of test cases using CANoe and CANalyzer ensuring accurate simulation monitoring and analysis of communication networks and protocol behavior.
• Coordinate defect identification documentation and triage by collaborating with development teams to drive timely resolution and reduce defect leakage to later project phases.
• Execute regression and robustness testing in a structured manner to validate fixes assess system stability and ensure consistent quality across software releases.
• Analyze test results and logs from automotive communication tools to detect anomalies assess root causes and prepare clear evidence for issue reporting and product improvement.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to prioritize test activities manage risk areas and ensure that verification efforts align with customer expectations and organizational quality objectives.
• Manage daily test operations from office including resource allocation environment readiness and status tracking while maintaining transparency through concise reporting and dashboards.
• Conduct reviews of test artefacts such as requirements traceability matrices test specifications and coverage reports to confirm completeness and alignment with verification standards.
• Support planning and execution of on site or customer location test activities when travel is required ensuring readiness of test setups and effective coordination with local teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of automotive verification and validation processes by proposing enhancements to test frameworks automation approaches and documentation practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant automotive standards and company quality policies while promoting a culture of disciplined testing and data driven decision making.
• Communicate clearly in English in both written and spoken forms to present test findings participate in technical discussions and align project teams on quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Possess strong hands on experience in automotive verify and validate activities for vehicle electronic systems with a proven track record of delivering reliable test outcomes over multiple projects.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of automotive communication protocols and their practical application in real world vehicle networks including configuration message analysis and timing evaluation.
• Apply expert level proficiency in CANoe and CANalyzer to build test setups simulate network behavior capture traffic and interpret logs for verification and validation purposes.
• Bring solid domain expertise in auto verification and validation enabling effective test design that reflects actual vehicle operating scenarios and edge cases.
• Show ability to work effectively from office in a collaborative day shift environment coordinating with diverse teams and adapting quickly to project priorities.
• Utilize strong English language skills for reading writing and speaking to document test artefacts interact with global stakeholders and contribute to clear technical communication.

Certifications Required

Preferred certification in automotive testing or ISTQB Foundation or equivalent validation certification related to automotive systems.