AMOL NAVALE
Diagnostic Engineer
Pune
Summary
Diagnostic & Embedded Engineer with hands-on experience in UDS diagnostics, ECU flashing, CAN communication, and software validation. Skilled in diagnostic tool development, automated flashing, communication analysis, and cross-functional debugging. Strong understanding of automotive ECUs, requirements interpretation, and test execution using industry-standard tools like Vector CANoe, ETAS INCA, BusMaster, PCAN. Proficient in Python, Embedded C, C++, C# VB.NET, and automation for validation workflows.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Diagnostic Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra
09.2024 - Current
- Developed and validated diagnostic and flashing tools for truck and bus ECUs.
- Worked closely with software teams for flashing and diagnostic tool development and integration with vehicle systems.
- Implemented UDS services for diagnostics and ECU programming using J2534 PassThru devices.
- Performed communication testing over CAN, UDS, and OBD-II using tools like Vector CANoe, PCAN, BusMaster, and ETAS INCA.
- Tested and debugged critical ECU functions, including vehicle diagnostic parameters and DTCs.
- Automated ECU flashing workflows using Python scripts for flash initiation, log parsing, error handling, and result analysis.
- Worked with cross-functional teams, including software, calibration, testing, and vehicle integration.
- Contributed to debugging vehicle-level communication and functional issues.
Engineer
Flash Electronics
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Supported electronics manufacturing and testing operations for electronics and embedded components. Diagnose breakdowns and troubleshoot problems.
- Support and lead continuous improvement, problem-solving, and process-improvement activities.
- Assisted in root-cause analysis for ECU-related problems, and supported corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with components such as Vector CANoe (VN1630A), CAN bus systems, Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (IPDU), Engine Control Units (ECUs) and Valeo flashing tools.
- Configured and used network interfaces for Vector tools including CANoe for simulation, diagnostics, and communication analysis.
- Performed bootloader and application software flashing for IPDU modules (OBC + DCDC + PDU) using OEM-approved flashing utilities.
- Analysed online/offline log files, interpreted CAN traces, and investigated CAN signal loss or communication drop issues from ECUs.
- Conducted vehicle-level issue analysis, including ECU node absence, bus simulation, diagnostics, calibration support, and flash programming activities.
- Performed root cause analysis (RCA) and implemented corrective actions to resolve ECU, communication, or flashing-related problems.
Advanced Embedded Systems and IoT Course
Emertxe Information Technology
08.2022 - 02.2023
- This course is a Government of India certified program, aligned with Skill India/NSDC under the Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (https://www.essc-india.org/) – Embedded Software Engineer QP ELE/Q1501.
Education
BE - E&TC
Pravara Rural Engg. College
Loni04-2022
DIPLOMA - E&TC
Sanjivani K.B.P Polytechnic College
Kopargaon04-2019
SSC - General Studies
S.V. Vidyalaya Dhotre
Dhotre03-2015
Skills
Automotive Basics: Vehicle architecture (ECUs in vehicle), Sensors and actuators, ECU types (Engine, ABS)
Automotive Protocols: CAN / CAN FD, OBD diagnostics, LIN, UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229), SAE J1939
Diagnostic Tools: Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, BUSMASTER, PCAN, J2534 interface tools, ETAS INCA
ECU Diagnostics: Diagnostic sessions, UDS services, DTC handling /DTC management, ECU parameter reading
ECU Flashing: Bootloader basics, Firmware flashing, HEX file structure, Calibration tools, ODX / PDX files
Programming Languages: Shell Scripting, C, C using OOPs concept, Python, C#, VBNET
Embedded Development: Embedded C, RTOS, Microcontroller basics, Interrupt handling, Peripheral drivers Memory (Flash, RAM, EEPROM), Actuators, Sensors, GPIO, UART, SPI, I2C
IoT Development: MQTT, NodeMCU, Raspberry Pi
Other Skills: ECU flashing & diagnostics, Data logging & analysis, Communication Analysis, Fault tracing & root cause analysis
Timeline
Diagnostic Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra
09.2024 - Current
Engineer
Flash Electronics
06.2023 - 09.2024
Engineer
Mahindra & Mahindra
02.2023 - 06.2023
Advanced Embedded Systems and IoT Course
Emertxe Information Technology
08.2022 - 02.2023
BE - E&TC
Pravara Rural Engg. College
DIPLOMA - E&TC
Sanjivani K.B.P Polytechnic College
SSC - General Studies
S.V. Vidyalaya Dhotre
Coursework
- Embedded Systems Development
- Microcontrollers Programming and Interfacing
- Real-time Operating Systems (RTOS)
- Analog and Digital Electronics