Controls Test Engineer

As a Controls Test Engineer at Also, your main responsibilities include designing and executing comprehensive test cases for Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines, collaborating with system engineers and software developers to create and implement test cases, and developing automated test suites. You’ll also perform hands-on testing, troubleshoot systems using specialized lab tools, and contribute to validating control algorithms for our electric vehicles.

To qualify for the Controls Test Engineer role at Also, you should possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Controls, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. You'll need at least 5 years of hands-on experience testing embedded systems or automotive ECUs, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, and a solid understanding of automotive communication protocols, as well as experience with automating UDS test cases and knowledge of vehicle dynamics and control theory.

At Also, quality control is prioritized through a robust testing framework led by the Controls Test Engineer. This includes the design of automated test suites, establishing pass/fail criteria for test cases, and continuous collaboration across teams to ensure comprehensive coverage of tests. You will also validate control algorithms and perform thorough ECU-level testing to uphold the reliability of our electric vehicles.

Controls Test Engineers at Also utilize a variety of tools to facilitate their work, including MATLAB/Simulink for model-based design, Vector CANalyzer and CANape for automotive communication analysis, and various lab and measurement tools to troubleshoot systems. Additionally, familiarity with version control systems, such as Git, and continuous integration workflows is critical for streamlining the testing process.

The salary range for a Controls Test Engineer at Also is competitive, ranging from $165,000 to $230,000 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications. This reflects our commitment to attracting top talent who are ready to contribute to innovative electric mobility solutions.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you've developed or maintained automated test suites. Discuss the tools you used, like MATLAB/Simulink, and any challenges you faced during automation. Show how your efforts improved efficiency and reliability in testing.

Discuss your methodology for troubleshooting, emphasizing systematic approaches, the tools utilized (like oscilloscopes and multimeters), and how you isolate issues. Highlight any successful resolutions and the impact it had on the project's timeline.

Explain your process for developing test cases, such as reviewing requirements and collaborating with team members to ensure coverage. Mention how you define pass/fail criteria and your approach to regression testing to maintain quality over time.

Provide a detailed example showcasing your problem-solving skills. Talk about the issue, tools used, your analytical approach, and the final outcome. Emphasize teamwork or innovative solutions that enhanced testing protocols.

Share your experience with CAN protocols, discussing how you used Vector CANalyzer or CANape for diagnostics. Reflect on specific situations where your expertise helped in debugging communication issues or enhancing test accuracy.

Talk about your proficiency level with MATLAB/Simulink, citing any projects that involved model-based design. Highlight how you've implemented automated scripts and control algorithms, showcasing your engineering skills effectively.

Enumerate the tools you've utilized for validation, such as simulation models in MATLAB/Simulink or hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) testing setups. Discuss how these tools have been instrumental in ensuring software functionality meets the expected performance.

Discuss your engagement with industry literature, attend relevant conferences, or participate in online forums. You can mention how these efforts help you implement innovative strategies within your role to improve testing and validation processes.

Highlight the importance of collaboration with software developers and system engineers. Provide examples where teamwork led to successful project outcomes, showing how coordinated efforts enhance test quality and efficiency.

Describe your experience integrating automated testing with CI workflows. Explain how you've contributed to enhancing CI processes and the benefits it brings to testing efficiency and product reliability, focusing on specific successes you've achieved.