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Telematics Automation Test Lead
Client: Cummins Inc.
Location: Columbus, Indiana
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Telematics Automation Test Lead to drive automation testing initiatives for connected vehicle and telematics programs. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in automation frameworks, automotive communication protocols, and end-to-end system validation across vehicle, cloud, and application layers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the automation testing strategy for telematics and connected vehicle programs
- Develop, execute, and maintain automation test scripts for telematics systems and connectivity features
- Validate end-to-end workflows: ECU → Vehicle Network → Cloud → Mobile/Web Applications
- Analyze requirements, test cases, and system specifications to define automation scope
- Perform data validation for GPS, CAN, diagnostics, events, alerts, and telemetry data
- Debug test failures, analyze logs, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues
- Ensure compliance with automotive quality standards and best practices
- Continuously enhance automation frameworks and improve test coverage
Required Skills & Competencies
- 5–7 years of experience in test automation, preferably in automotive/telematics domains
- Hands-on experience with Python, Selenium, REST-Assured, and OBD tools
- Strong understanding of telematics systems, vehicle connectivity, and IoT architectures
- Knowledge of automotive protocols: CAN, UDS, MQTT, HTTP/REST, TCP/IP
- Experience in API testing and backend service validation
- Familiarity with Linux/embedded environments and log analysis
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, or a related field