Cognizant

Automotive Test Automation Engineer

Cognizant
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29 days ago
Dearborn, MI, USAMid Level

Base Salary

$74k - $83k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute functional test scenarios and automated tests for distributed automotive features using sprint user stories.
  • Implement and maintain automation code, scripts, tools, debugging processes, and validation workflows.
  • Review project requirements for testability and provide testing estimates during sprint planning.
  • Log test results in JIRA, debug failures, identify root causes, and submit valid defects with detailed reports.
  • Collaborate with feature, systems, wiring, design release, software, development, and test teams to reproduce and troubleshoot defects.
  • Perform root-cause analysis of hardware quality issues and software failures, including prioritization and validation of fixes.
  • Participate in system design, documentation, code reviews, and testing for infotainment and other vehicle systems.
  • Inspect and maintain hardware laboratory nodes using corrective and predictive maintenance processes.
  • Identify improvements to testing practices, automation capabilities, and velocity tracking for upcoming vehicle programs.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field emphasizing control systems.
  • At least 3 years of experience with dynamic systems and embedded real-time controls development for automotive or similarly complex electromechanical systems.
  • Experience with data analysis, scripting, and dynamic-system modeling and simulation using Python, TestRail, MATLAB, Simulink, or Stateflow.
  • Experience with C or C++ and standard systems engineering tools such as boundary diagrams, fault tree analyses, FMEAs, and P-diagrams.
  • Familiarity with AUTOSAR standards and automotive software development tools.
  • Subject matter expertise in chassis hardware and controls, including brakes, steering, and suspension.
  • Understanding of automotive powertrain systems and controls, including hybrids, dynamics, hydraulics, electric machines, batteries, and mechatronics.
  • Preferred experience with ADAS feature testing, OTA updates, and test bench construction.
  • Ability to communicate, document, troubleshoot, manage multiple timelines, and collaborate effectively within diverse global teams.

Benefits

  • Onsite work arrangement.
  • Base salary of $74,000–$83,000 per year plus cost-of-living allowance and bonus.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) plan and contributions, long-term and short-term disability coverage, and employee stock purchase plan.

Tech Stack

AppiumCC++GrafanaJenkinsMATLABPostmanPythonSelenium

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About Cognizant

10,000+ employees

Cognizant is a public IT services and consulting firm that designs, builds, and runs enterprise technology, including digital engineering, cloud modernization, data/AI, and managed services. It sells consulting, systems integration, and outsourcing on multi-year engagements to large enterprises in healthcare, banking, retail, communications, and manufacturing. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, Cognizant is NASDAQ-listed (CTSH) and a Fortune 500 company.

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