What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab & Execution Engineer position at Luxoft?
Project Description:
- We are seeking a hands-on Lab & Execution Engineer to support ADAS subsystem stability in an automotive development environment. This role is responsible for lab bring-up, HIL maintenance, test execution, troubleshooting, and ensuring bench stability aligned with production-level software releases.
- The ideal candidate has strong experience in automotive test environments, hardware troubleshooting, vehicle networking, and automation support.
- Responsibilities:
- Lab Bring-up & Commissioning
- - Set up, wire, and configure automotive test benches (HIL/SIL) from scratch
- - Integrate ECUs and manage power distribution and grounding
- - Perform bench validation prior to execution activities
- - Support new hardware integration and lab expansions
- HIL Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- - Maintain and troubleshoot ADAS HIL environments (dSPACE SCALEXIO/AutoBox or NI PXI)
- - Configure and validate I/O channels
- - Support real-time debugging and signal validation
- - Identify root cause of hardware vs software failures
- Vehicle Networking & Diagnostics
- - Monitor and debug CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet networks
- - Use Vector CANoe/CANalyzer to monitor bus health and analyze traffic
- - Support ECU flashing, reprogramming, and diagnostics activities
- Test Execution & Failure Triage
- - Execute automated test suites in lab environments
- - Perform initial root cause analysis of test failures
- - Differentiate between:
- - Hardware connectivity issues
- - Firmware/software mismatches
- - Automation script defects
- -Document findings and escalate appropriately
- Lab Automation & Efficiency
- - Develop and maintain Python utility scripts
- - Support and enhance existing automation frameworks
- - Improve lab efficiency through scripting and process optimization
- Environment & Configuration Management
- - Manage firmware/software versions across multiple test benches
- - Ensure parity between lab configuration and production vehicle software
- - Prevent configuration drift and maintain documentation
- Instrumentation & Electrical Troubleshooting
- - Use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, and programmable power supplies
- - Diagnose power, grounding, and signal integrity issues
- - Support low-level electrical debugging on ECUs and test hardware
Mandatory Skills Description:
- - 3 years of experience managing automotive lab and testing environments
- - ADAS subsystem test experience
- - Minimum 3 years of experience in software/hardware testing with focus on execution and hardware troubleshooting
- - Hands-on experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE or NI preferred)
- - Strong understanding of automotive communication protocols (CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Ethernet)
- - Proficiency in Python scripting
- - Experience working with automotive ECUs and embedded systems
Nice-to-Have Skills Description:
- - Strong analytical and structured troubleshooting skills
- - Ability to work independently in a lab environment
- - Clear technical communication and documentation
- - Proactive and ownership-driven mindset