Test Engineer

Karluna Mühendislik; Konak; On-site; TRY 1,515,000 - 2,274,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing electric vehicle company based in Turkey is looking for a Test Engineer to validate vehicle control units and functions for high-performance electric vehicle projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related field, with a minimum of 2–3 years of experience in system or embedded software testing. Familiarity with automotive testing standards and tools is essential, along with strong analytical skills and fluency in English. This role offers the chance to be part of an innovative team in a dynamic R&D environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in system, hardware, or embedded software testing.
• Experience in preparing and executing test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on requirements.
• Hands-on experience with embedded systems and ECU testing.

Responsibilities

• Validate and verify vehicle control units and vehicle-level functions.
• Prepare and execute test plans and document test results.
• Analyze and report defects and follow up with development teams.

Skills

System testing

Hardware testing

Embedded software testing

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Jira

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

Karluna Engineering was founded in 2022 in İzmir and specializes in electric vehicle production. Karluna Engineering will begin production of L7E class light commercial vehicles in İzmir/Aliağa at the beginning of 2026.

We are seeking a talented Test Engineer to join our expanding team. This role is critical for the validation and verification of vehicle control units and vehicle-level functions in our high-performance electric vehicle projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in system, hardware, or embedded software testing, preferably in the automotive or electric vehicle industry.
• Experience in preparing and executing test plans, test cases, and test procedures based on requirements.
• Hands‑on experience with embedded systems and ECU testing (e.g. VCU, BMS, OBC, TCU, instrument cluster, etc.).
• Practical experience with automotive communication protocols such as CAN, CAN FD, LIN; familiarity with tools like CANoe, CANalyzer, or similar.
• Ability to use laboratory measurement and diagnostic equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply, signal generator, etc.).
• Experience in logging, analyzing, and reporting test results; ability to clearly document defects and follow up with development teams.
• Familiarity with issue tracking and task management tools (e.g. Jira or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured and detail‑oriented working style.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

Additional Skills:

• Experience with HIL/SIL test environments, ECU test benches, or automated test setups.
• Knowledge of ISO 26262, ASPICE, or similar automotive standards and their impact on testing activities.
• Basic scripting skills (e.g. Python, Bash, MATLAB) for test automation, data processing, and report generation.
• Familiarity with UDS/diagnostic protocols, OBD, and vehicle diagnostics tools.
• Understanding of telematics and connectivity (TCP/IP, MQTT, GNSS, LTE) and their impact on test scenarios.
• Experience with continuous integration / continuous testing concepts and tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams (System, Hardware, Software, Production) and communicate test findings clearly and constructively.
• Strong sense of ownership, willingness to learn, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic R&D environment.