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RAKESH V
Hyderabad
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Summary
Accomplished Validation Engineer with 5 years in automotive R&D, specializing in EV subsystem validation for powertrain, HV battery, body, and chassis. Expertise includes HIL testing, ECU integration, diagnostics, and functional safety. Led execution of over 900 test cases and rapid HIL setups, delivering EV projects on time. Proficient in Vector and ETAS toolchains, driving process enhancements through data analysis and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Research Engineer - System Engineer
Hyundai Mobis
Hyderabad
05.2025 - Current
- Led system engineering for BDC on automotive platforms, ensuring compliance with OEM requirements and automotive standards
- Performed requirement analysis, feature definition, and system-level design for body control
- Coordinated CAN/UDS-based ECU communication between the Body Domain Controller (BDC) and subsystems including door locks, windows, mirrors, lighting, and wipers.
- Configured and validated Body Domain Controller subsystems (BCM, SMK, IAU, TPMS) ensuring compliance with EV requirements
- Executed bench-level and vehicle-level test cases, analyzing results and driving corrective actions with cross-functional teams
- Supported OTA flashing and diagnostics (UDS on CAN) for ECU validation and release testing
- Triaged and resolved issues using JIRA and Polarion
Engineer - HIL Testing Engineer (E- Powertrain)
Mahindra
Bangalore
06.2022 - 04.2025
- Over 2 years 11 Months of experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation, working on advanced modules such as Vehicle Control Module (VCM), Battery Management System (BMS), Intelligent Power Distribution Unit (iPDU), and Electric Powertrain (MCU).
- Experience in System release testing for systems like Electric Vehicle Architecture (350V) & (450V) for VCU, BMS, IPDU, MCU
- Experience in Vehicle testing like Electric powertrain functional testing
- Requirement analysis including Functional safety requirements and creating the worst-case test case requirements and passing criteria for VCU & BMS
- Possess experience in verification and validation, System functional testing (electric power train), FUSA Testing, E2E testing Automation testing of high-voltage systems
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skill
- Experience in UDS testing
Quality Engineer - Electrical Quality Engineer
Akash Enterprises
Bangalore
09.2020 - 10.2021
- Investigated electrical faults (short circuits, voltage drops, overheating) and implemented corrective actions to enhance system reliability
- Ensure compliance with automotive standards like ISO 26262 (Functional Safety) and IEEE
- Inspected electrical panels, bus bars, and connectors to ensure durability and high-voltage safety compliance
- Audited supplier components for quality and reliability to maintain product integrity
- Prepare checklists and reports for inspections, compliance, and traceability
Education
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Acharya Institute of Technology (VTU)
Bangalore, India04-2020
Skills
- Testing Expertise: System Integration Testing, Manual Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Vehicle-Level Testing, SOP Validation, End-of-Line (EOL) Testing, End-to-End (E2E) Testing, FUSA Testing, UDS Testing
- Protocols: CAN, UDS, J1939, LIN
- Debug / Analysis Tools: Trace32, CANoe, CANalyzer, GDS, ETAS INCA
- Languages & Modelling: Simulink, CAPL
- SDLC / Process: Agile, V-Model
- Issue & Requirement Management: JIRA, Confluence, Polarion, IBM DOORS
- Flash tools
Core Competencies
- Protocols & Communication: CAN, UDS, J1939,LIN
- ECU Testing & Validation: VCU, BMS, MCU, OBD, BDC
- HIL Expertise: HIL Commissioning, System‑level HIL Testing, ETAS LABCAR
- Test Automation & Tools: ECU Tracetronics (Python), CAPL Programming, MATLAB Simulink
- Debug & Calibration Tools: CANoe, CANalyzer, ETAS INCA
- Software Release & Management: SW Release Management, Confluence, JIRA, Polarion
- Vehicle‑Level Validation: Functional Testing, Pre‑SOP Validation, EOL Testing, FUSA Testing, End‑to‑End (E2E) Testing
- Process & Methodologies: Agile, V‑Model
Languages
- English, Advanced
- Kannada, Native
Training
- MATLAB/SIMULINK, Mathworks
- CAPL, Vector Informatica
Key Achievements
- Successfully developed and executed 900+ manual and automated test cases for EV validation.
- Recognized as a key contributor and best team player for rapid HIL setup and test execution within just 1.2 years.
- Commended by management for being a hybrid team player, capable of working across functional safety, customer requirements, software, and vehicle validation (FSM, SIL, HIL, and vehicle).
- Completed and released 2 projects with 4 variants in a compressed timeline of 16 months.
- Successfully performed FUSA testing (End‑to‑End and Fault Injection) ensuring compliance with ISO 26262 standards.
Timeline
Senior Research Engineer - System Engineer
Hyundai Mobis
05.2025 - Current
Engineer - HIL Testing Engineer (E- Powertrain)
Mahindra
06.2022 - 04.2025
Quality Engineer - Electrical Quality Engineer
Akash Enterprises
09.2020 - 10.2021
B.E. - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Acharya Institute of Technology (VTU)