System Testing Support

Katalyst-Healthcares-; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Katalyst-Healthcares- is seeking an Automotive Validation Engineer in San Francisco to develop and execute ECU power management validation. You will create test plans, validate Sleep/Wakeup, and test various Reset scenarios across ECU benches and vehicle platforms.

The role requires hands-on CAN/LIN/UDS diagnostics, experience with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer, and proficiency in test automation. Bachelor's or Master’s in Electrical/Electronics/Automotive/Computer Engineering is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive ECU validation and testing.
• Strong understanding of ECU power modes, Sleep/Wakeup, and Reset behavior.
• Hands-on experience with CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and UDS diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Create test plans, test cases, and validation reports for ECU Sleep/Wakeup and Reset features.
• Validate ECU power state transitions (Run, Sleep, Standby, Wakeup).
• Test wakeup sources including CAN, LIN, Ignition, Network Management, and GPIO triggers.
• Validate Reset scenarios such as Power-On Reset, Watchdog Reset, Software Reset, and Brown-Out Reset.
• Execute testing on ECU benches, HIL setups, and vehicle platforms.
• Analyze CAN/LIN traces, debug failures, and perform root cause analysis.
• Track defects and collaborate with software, systems, and integration teams.
• Support test automation and continuous validation activities.

Skills

ECU validation

CAN/LIN/UDS

Test automation

Automotive testing

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics/Automotive/Computer Engineering

Tools

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer

CAPL

Python

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an Automotive Validation Engineer to develop and execute validation activities for ECU power management functions, including Sleep/Wakeup behavior, Reset functionality, and Power Mode transitions. The role involves creating test plans, developing test cases, executing validation, analyzing issues, and ensuring compliance with system and OEM requirements.

Responsibilities

• Create test plans, test cases, and validation reports for ECU Sleep/Wakeup and Reset features.
• Validate ECU power state transitions (Run, Sleep, Standby, Wakeup).
• Test wakeup sources including CAN, LIN, Ignition, Network Management, and GPIO triggers.
• Validate Reset scenarios such as Power-On Reset, Watchdog Reset, Software Reset, and Brown-Out Reset.
• Execute testing on ECU benches, HIL setups, and vehicle platforms.
• Analyze CAN/LIN traces, debug failures, and perform root cause analysis.
• Track defects and collaborate with software, systems, and integration teams.
• Support test automation and continuous validation activities.

Required Skills

• Experience in automotive ECU validation and testing.
• Strong understanding of ECU power modes, Sleep/Wakeup, and Reset behavior.
• Hands-on experience with CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and UDS diagnostics.
• Proficiency with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer and automotive test tools.
• Experience creating test plans, test cases, and validation reports.
• Experience in test automation.
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR, Network Management, and ECU state management is preferred.
• Familiarity with CAPL, Python, or test automation frameworks is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Computer Engineering, or related field.

Preferred Domain Experience

• BCM, Gateway, Telematics, Infotainment, Domain Controller, or Body Electronics ECUs.