Field OTA Test Engineer

Field OTA Test Engineer – Must-Have Qualifications

Dallas, TX

Toyota

Job Description:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience in Telematics and OTA (Over-The-Air) testing.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in in-vehicle testing and validation.
• Strong experience in test case development, test planning, and execution.
• Proven ability to identify, document, and track defects, with clear explanation and supporting logs.
• Hands-on experience with ECU flashing and firmware updates using both OTA and OBD tools.
• Proficiency in using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer.
• Solid understanding of automotive communication protocols, including CAN, CAN FD, UDS, and J1939.
• Experience in vehicle diagnostics and use of OBD tools.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively explain technical concepts and issues.

Work Environment & Additional Requirements

• Ability to work onsite on a full-time basis (no remote or hybrid option).
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat.
• Must have a valid and clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel:
• 50–75% locally within the Dallas area (plants and dealerships).
• Up to 25% out-of-state travel as required.

Core Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of OTA architecture and vehicle connectivity systems.
• Experience in vehicle-level and bench-level testing and validation.
• Hands-on expertise in CAN bus monitoring, log analysis, and diagnostic message interpretation.
• Ability to support defect triage calls and collaborate with cross-functional teams for issue resolution.
• Experience in validating software updates, rollback mechanisms, and update integrity.
• Capability to create OTA test packages and perform remote vehicle diagnostics.