What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIL Validation Engineer position at KPIT?
About KPIT
KPIT is reimagining the future of mobility, forging ahead with group companies and partners to shape a world that is cleaner, smarter, and safer.
With over 25 years of specialized expertise in Mobility, KPIT is accelerating the transformation towards Software and AI-Defined Vehicles through its advanced solutions, platforms, and products—propelled by mobility-infused AI frameworks, software craftsmanship, and systems integration mastery.
Vision in Motion
Fueled by 2000 vehicle production programs and powering 20 million vehicles on the road with KPIT software, our experience is unmatched. At the same time, we push boundaries, developing solutions that enable Mobility OEMs to innovate at speed and scale.
Responsibilities:
- Create, Update and maintain Validation Test Plan, Test Spec, Test Scripts
- Develop Test automation scripts with CAPL, Python or any other scripting language.
- Review program series cards to understand new and/or modified features
- Review system. Vehicle level requirement and report for any issues, clarifications, or
- ambiguities
- Plan test cases for given features
- Plan and Execute test on Component HiL, Subsystem HiL, VHiL, Vehicle (50%)
- Execute role-specific engineering activities (Design, Validation, debugging)
- Perform root cause analysis and issue resolution
- Generate reports, documentation, and stakeholder updates
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers
Requirements:
- Degree: Bachelor’s in EE/ECE/Mechanical/Automotive or equivalent
- Hands-on experience in Hardware-in-Loop (HiL) and/ or Vehicle Validation in any
- Automotive Domain.
- System and Software Feature tests, OTA Tests, Network Testing (CAN, ETH, SOMEIP,
- LIN)
- Experience with Vector Tools (CANoe/CANalyzer/ vTESTstudio), dSPACE (Configuration
- Desk/ Automation Desk), Matlab/ Simulink, Lauterbach, Diagnostic Tools.
- Experience with CAPL, Python or any other scripting language.
- Electrical Testing Tools - Voltmeter /Oscilloscopes / digital multi-meter
- Usage of tools like DOORs, RQM, Jira, GitHub
- Knowledge of SDLC, ASPICE, ISO26262, ISO 14229
- ISTQB certification is a plus.
- Ability to troubleshoot ECUs, System HIL, and test environment functionality
- Problem solving skills
- Clear and concise written communication skills
- Experience in IVI domain
Compensation and Benefits:
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time KPIT employee, you are eligible for the following benefits:
- Geo Blue PPO and HSA plan.
- MetLife – Dental and Vision plan.
- Healthcare and Dependent care flexible spending account(FSA).
- 401k with employer match.
- Company-paid Basic Life and Long-term disability insurance.
- Voluntary benefits include Critical Illness, Hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft, and legal service.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Holidays.
- Employee discounts and perks.
- Gym benefit.