Sr. Test Automation Engineer

Cognizant

Dearborn (MI)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 103,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) Plan and contributions

Paid holidays and PTO

Onsite role

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an Automotive Test Automation Engineer to deliver stable test environments and automate functional testing for distributed features. The role collaborates with systems, wiring, and software teams to validate electrical features on the bench and ensure quality before production for vehicle launches.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in dynamic systems and embedded real-time controls, solid C/C++ skills, and strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities in a

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace or related field with emphasis on control systems.
Experience with data analysis, scripting and modeling & simulation of dynamic systems using Python, TestRail, Matlab, Simulink or Stateflow.
Familiarity with AUTOSAR standards and tools for automotive software development.
3+ years in dynamic systems and embedded real‑time controls for automotive or similar electromechanical systems, including C/C++.
Effective communication, documentation, and teamwork in a global setting.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute functional test scenarios within Agile sprints.
Interface with development and test teams to implement automated tests and tools.
Review requirements to ensure testability and traceability.
Log test results, debug failures, and manage defects in JIRA.
Reproduce and troubleshoot defects with feature engineers.
Participate in root cause analysis of hardware and software issues.
Contribute to design, documentation, and testing of infotainment systems.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/ME/Aerospace with control systems

Tools

Pycharm

VS Code

Selenium

Appium

Matlab

Simulink

Stateflow

JIRA

Job description

Role - Automotive Test Automation Engineer

Required Experience - 3+ Yrs. of Experience

Job Requirements

The Automotive Test Automation Engineer is responsible for delivering a stable and representative test environment to perform automated testing and functional integration of distributed features. This engineer should be capable of working with various Engineering Support teams including systems, wiring, design release engineers, and software teams as required to validate electrical features on the bench and resolve any electrical issues before it gets to production to support successful vehicle launch.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute functional test scenarios and test utilizing user stories contained within Agile Sprints.
Interface with development and test teams to understand testing requirements and implement automated tests and related tools.
Review project requirements to ensure requirements are testable.
All test results following to the merge of related test codes in to Master to be logged (pass/fail), failures to be debugged to assess the root cause of failures allowing only valid defects to be entered into the defect tracking system, JIRA.
Work with feature engineers to reproduce and troubleshoot defects found in the system.
Participate in root cause analysis of hardware quality problems and software defects.
Participate in system design, documentation, and testing to deliver a best in-class infotainment system.
During sprint planning provide estimates on the amount of time needed to complete testing related tasks.
Review hardware laboratory nodes and apply corrective and predictive maintenance processes to upkeep that the nodes are in satisfactory condition and functionality.
Develop debugging process to identify errors in the scripts.
Analyze the root cause of software failures to correctly prioritize them for subsequent fixing, providing timely validation rounds for both manual and automation.
Contribute in enhancements towards automation development, optimizing, new feature validation, and testing for upcoming vehicle programs and testing efforts.
Identify areas of improvement in all facets of testing and velocity tracking.
Develop and maintain code, scripts, and tools designed to advance and expand test automation capabilities.
Participate in code review sessions and execute automated tests, providing detailed feedback and comprehensive bug reports to ensure high‑quality software and efficient testing workflows.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field with emphasis on control systems

Experience with data analysis, scripting and modeling & simulation of dynamic systems using Python, TestRail, Matlab, Simulink or Stateflow

Experience with standard systems engineering tools including boundary diagrams, fault tree analyses, FMEAs, P-diagrams, etc.

Familiarity with AUTOSAR standards and tools for automotive software development

Problem‑solving skills with a passion for new technology development

Demonstrated effective communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills in a team environment

Demonstrated ability to manage and balance multiple tasks and timelines

Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team

3+ years experience in dynamic systems and embedded real‑time controls development for automotive or similarly complex electromechanical systems, including C or C++

Subject matter expertise in chassis (brakes, steering, suspension) system hardware and control

Understanding of automotive powertrain systems and controls (including hybrids), with fundamental knowledge of dynamics, hydraulics, electric machines, batteries and mechatronics

Qualifications Preferred

ADAS – Advanced Driver Assist Feature Testing Experience

OTA – Over The Air Update Experience

Test Bench Construction

Tools

Pycharm, VS Code, Squish, Chromium/Selenium, Appium, GCS, Hopscotch – Postman, and Matlab
Vector CANalyzer, VDR, VCM, CANAPE, CANOE, and Diagnostic Interface: ISO14229, 11Bit, max. 1MBaud
TestRail, JIRA Cloud, Github, Jenkins, JFROG, Grafana, Nexus, Confluence, Jama, ATI Vision, SAP, MIRO, Figma, MS Suite, Oracle, PowerBI, and Qliksense
Ford DET, ULT, DLT, Fenix‑Fire, VADR, ORFIN, FDSP, FDRS, CVC, GVMS, PTS, IVS, eCats, SAVE, Watchdog, Mobile apps (Fordpass, Ford Pro), LLM (Ford AI Tools), and QUIP

Keywords

Automotive, Test Automation, Python, CAN

About Cognizant’s IoT Practice

Intelligent, IoT‑enabled products will soon result in the proliferation of data and disrupt virtually all industries. To be successful, both large and small companies must leverage IoT capabilities by designing modern products that fundamentally connect people with processes. Within Cognizant IOT, we engineer industry‑aligned, IoT‑enabled products that merge industry needs with human drivers. Our intelligent products will revolutionize experiences and result in exciting, transformative outcomes. Without human‑centered thinking, connected products are just standalone things—but with it, our modern connected products facilitate a unified way of life enjoyed by all.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

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