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OTA Validation Engineer
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Full-Time Mid Pythonaiasicategan
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Experience
Mid
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Employment type – Full Time
Job Title – OTA Validation
Job Location – Columbus, IN
Duration- Full Time
Experience level— 3+ years
Mandatory Skills – OTA Avalidation
Job Description –
Role Overview
The Validation Engineer is responsible for end-to-end validation of digital and embedded solutions for OEM customers. This role focuses on executing high-quality tests, analyzing issues, contributing to test strategy, and supporting OTA and data acquisition validation under Agile development practices. The engineer works closely with the Test Lead, developers, backend teams, and OEM partners to ensure reliable, scalable, and production-ready solutions
Responsibilities:
Test Execution & Quality
Execute end-to-end validation of embedded and digital solutions across development, integration, and release phases
Perform functional, regression, OTA, and data acquisition testing as per defined test strategies
Identify gaps in test coverage and proactively suggest improvements
Ensure test quality, repeatability, and traceability—not just execution
Protocols, Tools & Debugging
Validate communication using CAN, J1939, and UDS protocols
Capture and analyze logs using CANalyzer, PCAN, or related tools
Debug issues across device, network, and application layers
Support root cause analysis and work closely with developers to drive resolution
OTA & Integration Validation
Execute OTA update scenarios, including edge cases and failure handling
Validate backend–device interactions involving cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
Support OEM integration testing and field issue reproduction
Automation & Process Improvement
Develop or enhance scripts, tools, or small automation solutions to improve efficiency
Reuse and maintain existing automation and test accelerators
Contribute ideas to improve overall validation processes and standards
Documentation & Reporting
Document test cases, results, defects, and observations clearly in PLM systems
Maintain accurate and timely test status reporting
Create reusable test artifacts that add long-term value to the team
Agile Collaboration
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and defect triage
Provide clear progress updates and highlight risks early
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Embedded / Device Validation – Intermediate: Execute tests independently and debug issues
OTA Validation – Intermediate: Execute defined scenarios and understand update flows and failure modes
CAN / J1939 / UDS – Working knowledge: Analyze messages, logs, and basic diagnostic flows
CANalyzer / PCAN Tools – Working knowledge: Message simulation, log analysis, and basic scripting
Backend / Cloud Awareness – Basic: Understand end-to-end system flow involving cloud and devices
Test Documentation – Intermediate: Clear, structured documentation in PLM tools
Agile Testing – Working knowledge: Testing within sprints, defect tracking, and progress reporting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with automation scripting (Python, etc.)
Experience validating telematics or connected vehicle systems
Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Employment type – Full Time
Job Title – OTA Validation
Job Location – Columbus, IN
Duration- Full Time
Experience level— 3+ years
Mandatory Skills – OTA Avalidation
Job Description –
Role Overview
The Validation Engineer is responsible for end-to-end validation of digital and embedded solutions for OEM customers. This role focuses on executing high-quality tests, analyzing issues, contributing to test strategy, and supporting OTA and data acquisition validation under Agile development practices. The engineer works closely with the Test Lead, developers, backend teams, and OEM partners to ensure reliable, scalable, and production-ready solutions
Responsibilities:
Test Execution & Quality
Execute end-to-end validation of embedded and digital solutions across development, integration, and release phases
Perform functional, regression, OTA, and data acquisition testing as per defined test strategies
Identify gaps in test coverage and proactively suggest improvements
Ensure test quality, repeatability, and traceability—not just execution
Protocols, Tools & Debugging
Validate communication using CAN, J1939, and UDS protocols
Capture and analyze logs using CANalyzer, PCAN, or related tools
Debug issues across device, network, and application layers
Support root cause analysis and work closely with developers to drive resolution
OTA & Integration Validation
Execute OTA update scenarios, including edge cases and failure handling
Validate backend–device interactions involving cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)
Support OEM integration testing and field issue reproduction
Automation & Process Improvement
Develop or enhance scripts, tools, or small automation solutions to improve efficiency
Reuse and maintain existing automation and test accelerators
Contribute ideas to improve overall validation processes and standards
Documentation & Reporting
Document test cases, results, defects, and observations clearly in PLM systems
Maintain accurate and timely test status reporting
Create reusable test artifacts that add long-term value to the team
Agile Collaboration
Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, and defect triage
Provide clear progress updates and highlight risks early
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
Embedded / Device Validation – Intermediate: Execute tests independently and debug issues
OTA Validation – Intermediate: Execute defined scenarios and understand update flows and failure modes
CAN / J1939 / UDS – Working knowledge: Analyze messages, logs, and basic diagnostic flows
CANalyzer / PCAN Tools – Working knowledge: Message simulation, log analysis, and basic scripting
Backend / Cloud Awareness – Basic: Understand end-to-end system flow involving cloud and devices
Test Documentation – Intermediate: Clear, structured documentation in PLM tools
Agile Testing – Working knowledge: Testing within sprints, defect tracking, and progress reporting
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with automation scripting (Python, etc.)
Experience validating telematics or connected vehicle systems
Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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