Test Engineer (Connected Car Online Service in Development)
Contract: FTE Contract (12 months (with possible extension))
Location: Customer (North West): Hybrid, minimum 4 days per week onsite
Area: Electrical Engineering
End‑to‑End & Integration Testing
* Plan and execute system, integration, and end‑to‑end testing for a connected car online service in development
* Define test approach, scope, and test types
* Create, maintain, and execute test cases using structured test management tools
* Validate interactions between:
* Vehicle software
* Backend / online services within the Group environment
* Mobile app and in‑car HMI components
* Ensure correct vehicle, hardware, and software configurations for test execution
Issue Analysis & Resolution
* Analyse technical issues identified during testing or integration activities
* Create, manage, and track defect tickets in line with defined SLAs
* Support root cause analysis in collaboration with engineering and IT teams
* Coordinate retesting and verification of implemented fixes
Coordination & Stakeholder Interaction
* Work closely with engineering, IT, and digital service teams onsite
* Coordinate testing activities with internal and external stakeholders
* Support regional or market‑specific testing activities where required
* Maintain clear communication regarding test status, risks, and issues
Reporting & Documentation
* Maintain test documentation, execution results, and evidence
* Provide regular test status updates and reporting
* Support release readiness and quality assessment activities
* Other tasks as assigned by your manager.
Requirements
* Experience in automotive testing, system testing, or integration testing
* Good understanding of connected car or digital vehicle services
* Hands‑on experience working with vehicles and/or automotive test rigs
* Proven experience with defect management and test tracking tools
* Structured and analytical working style
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders
* Experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive industry
* Knowledge of vehicle telemetry, online services, or backend‑integrated systems
* Experience working in Agile development environments
* Prior onsite delivery experience within OEM test organisations
* Desired tool experience: ODIS, CP Tool, iDEX
* Desired tool experience: Vector CANoe / CANalyser
* Desired tool experience: JIRA, Confluence
* Degree educated in relevant field. ECUK registration would be beneficial
* Effective teamwork skills in a global team environment
* Effective in solving quality challenges
* High level of analytical ability, where problems are unusual and difficult
* MS-Office proficiency
* Willingness to travel to customer location as required, local and global
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with German as a plus
Benefits
* Health cash plan, following successful probation
* 5% employer pension contributions
* Hybrid working
* 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
* Generous absence cover
* Cycle 2 Work scheme
* Octopus EV scheme
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