Telematics Validation Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an experienced Telematics Validation Engineer to validate automotive telematics systems, embedded features, and connectivity across CAN, UDS, and diagnostic interfaces. You will plan and execute test procedures for end-to-end validation, with emphasis on CANoe/CANalyzer tools and cross-functional defect resolution.

The role requires a bachelor's in a relevant engineering field and 3+ years in automotive telematics or vehicle validation, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Embedded Systems, or related Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive telematics, embedded systems, or vehicle validation.
• Strong knowledge of CAN/CAN-FD, UDS, diagnostics, and automotive communication protocols.
• Experience with CANoe/CANalyzer, HIL testing, and vehicle or bench validation.
• Familiarity with TCU, GPS/GNSS, cellular connectivity, and connected vehicle systems.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and test documentation skills.
• Experience with Jira, ALM, or similar defect-tracking tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans, test cases, and test procedures for automotive telematics systems.
• Validate TCU/telematics control units, connected vehicle features, and vehicle communication interfaces.
• Perform testing of CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, and diagnostic communication.
• Validate cellular connectivity, GPS/GNSS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cloud-connected vehicle functionality.
• Conduct HIL, bench, vehicle, and end-to-end system testing.
• Use CANoe, CANalyzer, or similar automotive validation tools to monitor and analyze communication.
• Perform defect identification, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Log and track defects using Jira, ALM, or similar tools and support resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Validate software updates, diagnostics, connectivity performance, and system integration.
• Prepare test reports and ensure compliance with automotive quality and validation processes.

Skills

Automotive validation

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

CANoe

CANalyzer

HIL testing

Jira

ALM

UDS

Job description

Job Opportunity - Telematics Validation Engineer

Location : Auburn Hills, MI

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Telematics Validation Engineer to validate automotive telematics systems and connected vehicle features. The role will focus on testing embedded telematics functionality, communication interfaces, and end-to-end vehicle connectivity to ensure system reliability, performance, and compliance with requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans, test cases, and test procedures for automotive telematics systems.
• Validate TCU/telematics control units, connected vehicle features, and vehicle communication interfaces.
• Perform testing of CAN/CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, and diagnostic communication.
• Validate cellular connectivity, GPS/GNSS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cloud-connected vehicle functionality.
• Conduct HIL, bench, vehicle, and end-to-end system testing.
• Use CANoe, CANalyzer, or similar automotive validation tools to monitor and analyze communication.
• Perform defect identification, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Log and track defects using Jira, ALM, or similar tools and support resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Validate software updates, diagnostics, connectivity performance, and system integration.
• Prepare test reports and ensure compliance with automotive quality and validation processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Automotive, Embedded Systems, or related Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in automotive telematics, embedded systems, or vehicle validation.
• Strong knowledge of CAN/CAN-FD, UDS, diagnostics, and automotive communication protocols.
• Experience with CANoe/CANalyzer, HIL testing, and vehicle or bench validation.
• Familiarity with TCU, GPS/GNSS, cellular connectivity, and connected vehicle systems.
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and test documentation skills.
• Experience with Jira, ALM, or similar defect-tracking tools preferred.