Powertrain Validation Engineer

Tata Elxsi; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent healthcare options

Family Focus & Balance

401(k) match

Discount marketplace

Job summary

Tata Elxsi is seeking a Validation Engineer in San Francisco to perform verification and validation testing on vehicle Drive Unit integration. You will create test plans, document results, and troubleshoot equipment including CANoe, CANalyzer, and related tools.

Expect up to 50% travel for field validation and supplier activities. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in EV drive systems, familiarity with CAN/XCP, high-voltage safety, and a BS/MS in Electrical Engineering.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in EV drive systems, including system analysis and validation.
• Strong understanding of EV drive motor and inverter fundamentals, and vehicle-level validation.
• Experience analyzing CAN and XCP data using CANalyzer, Canape, PCAN View, INCA, and terminal interfaces.
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols CAN, XCP.
• Experience working safely with high-voltage systems (up to ~500 VDC).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced development environment with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute verification and validation testing for vehicle Drive Unit integration testing.
• Create structured test plans and maintain comprehensive test suites, ensuring clear documentation to support engineering design decisions.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot test equipment, including tools like CANoe, CANalyzer, power supplies, electronic loads, and dynos.
• Manage test infrastructure, including hardware configurations, equipment calibration, software versions, and test documentation.
• Investigate field issues by analyzing vehicle logs (CAN), performing root cause analysis, validating fixes, and driving issues to closure.
• Support integration and supplier validation activities, requiring up to 50% travel to field sites.

Skills

EV drive systems knowledge

CAN/XCP data analysis

Collaboration & communication

Problem solving

Thrives in fast-paced environment

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CANalyzer

Canape

PCAN View

INCA

CANoe

Job description

Tata Elxsi brings together the best technology and user-centric design expertise to help customers deliver innovative solutions and great consumer experiences. Our integrated Design and Technology teams help enterprises reimagine their products and services – from strategy, consumer research and insights, to service and experience design, technology implementation, integration, launch, and beyond.

Discover opportunities to work with bright and passionate teams on challenging projects, learn and master the latest automotive software and digital technologies, and grow with us.

We are looking for bright and passionate Validation Engineers:

Responsibilities

• Execute verification and validation testing for vehicle Drive Unit integration testing.
• Create structured test plans and maintain comprehensive test suites, ensuring clear documentation to support engineering design decisions.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot test equipment, including engineering tools (e.g., Vector CANoe, CANalyzer), power supplies, electronic loads, dynos.
• Manage test infrastructure, including hardware configurations, equipment calibration, software versions, and test documentation.
• Investigate field issues by analyzing vehicle logs (CAN), performing root cause analysis, validating fixes, and driving issues to closure.
• Support integration, and supplier validation activities, requiring up to 50% travel to various field sites.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in EV drive systems, including system analysis and validation.
• Strong understanding of EV drive motor and inverter fundamentals, and vehicle-level validation.
• Experience analyzing CAN and XCP data using tools like CANalyzer, Canape, PCAN View, INCA, and terminal interfaces.
• Working knowledge of automotive communication protocols (CAN, XCP)
• Experience working safely with high-voltage systems (up to ~500 VDC).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced development environment with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Salary: $80-100K annually based on experience

Tata Elxsi offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Tata Elxsi is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer.

Tata Elxsi complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tata Elxsi does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to Tata Elxsi offices, client sites or Tata Elxsi events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law.

In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

What are our perks for Full time employee?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives!. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: medical, commuters & Dependant FSA, Competitive PTO, Sick Time, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) match with Safe Harbor Plan,
• Perks AT works: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace