Automotive Telematics Validation Engineer

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE); Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Inn Hotels LLC (UAE) in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an Automotive Telematics Validation Engineer to validate telematics ECUs, perform bench flashing, and set up HIL test benches across vehicle networks. You will use Vector CAN tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer, work with SOME/IP and MQTT, and develop automation with Python.

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is required, and strong troubleshooting with telematics systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with automotive telematics validation.
• Experience with ECU bench flashing.
• Experience with HIL bench setup, testing, and execution.
• Strong experience with Vector CAN tools, particularly CANoe and CANalyzer.
• Experience with vehicle validation and testing.
• Knowledge of SOME/IP and MQTT.
• Experience with Python or similar automation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform telematics ECU bench flashing and support ECU validation activities.
• Set up and configure Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches.
• Execute HIL testing and validation activities.
• Use Vector CAN tools, including CANoe and CANalyzer, for communication analysis and testing.
• Perform vehicle-level validation and testing of telematics systems.
• Troubleshoot issues identified during bench, HIL, and vehicle validation.
• Analyze system behavior and support identification of root causes for telematics-related issues.
• Develop or utilize automation solutions using Python or similar automation tools.
• Work with automotive communication technologies including SOME/IP and MQTT.
• Collaborate with engineering and validation teams to support telematics system testing and issue resolution.
• Document test results, issues, and validation findings.

Skills

Automotive telematics

ECU flashing

HIL testing

Vehicle validation

SOME/IP

MQTT

Python

Troubleshooting

Validation

Education

Engineering or Computer Science degree

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

Vector CAN Tools

Job description

Auburn Hills, United States | Posted on 09/15/2026

Job Title: Automotive Telematics Validation Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Employment Type: W2

Job Overview

Our client is looking for an Automotive Telematics Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in telematics ECU validation, bench flashing, HIL testing, vehicle validation, and automotive communication technologies.

The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting and validation skills, along with experience using Vector CAN tools , including CANoe and CANalyzer. Experience with SOME/IP, MQTT, and Python-based automation is also required.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform telematics ECU bench flashing and support ECU validation activities.
  


• Set up and configure Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches.
  


• Execute HIL testing and validation activities.
  


• Use Vector CAN tools , including CANoe and CANalyzer, for communication analysis and testing.
  


• Perform vehicle-level validation and testing of telematics systems.
  


• Troubleshoot issues identified during bench, HIL, and vehicle validation.
  


• Analyze system behavior and support identification of root causes for telematics-related issues.
  


• Develop or utilize automation solutions using Python or similar automation tools .
  


• Work with automotive communication technologies including SOME/IP and MQTT .
  


• Collaborate with engineering and validation teams to support telematics system testing and issue resolution.
  


• Document test results, issues, and validation findings.
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent .
  


• Hands-on experience with automotive telematics validation .
  


• Experience with ECU bench flashing .
  


• Experience with HIL bench setup, testing, and execution .
  


• Strong experience with Vector CAN tools , particularly:
  
  
  
  • CANoe
    
  
  
  • CANalyzer
    
  
  
  
  


• Experience with vehicle validation and testing .
  


• Strong troubleshooting and validation skills in telematics systems.
  


• Knowledge of SOME/IP and MQTT .
  


• Experience with Python or similar automation tools .
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

Key Skills

Automotive Telematics | ECU Flashing | HIL | HIL Bench Setup | CANoe | CANalyzer | Vector CAN Tools | Vehicle Validation | Vehicle Testing | SOME/IP | MQTT | Python | Test Automation | Troubleshooting