Rutuja Thakare
Test Engineer
Munich
Summary
Persistent Test Engineer with around 7 years of comprehensive experience in the Automotive Industry. Passionate about propelling automotive technology forward, providing strong technical directions across the field. Specializing in Hardware-in-loop (HIL) testing and system testing, expertise extends to the complete STLC for testing. A responsible and articulate individual with strengths in solution findings, development, optimization, validation, and implementation of new ideas. A dedicated professional bringing a unique blend of technical prowess, innovation, and a collaborative spirit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Test Engineer
FMS Future Mobility Solutions GmbH
6 2023 - Current
- Creating detailed test report for onboard charging (OBC) system within high voltage environment.
- Analyzing test reports, checking and verifying correctness of input signals on AC and DC oscilloscopes, also monitoring and analyzing OBC operations using CANoe logs to verify correct system behavior and diagnose issues.
- Gaining in-depth knowledge of high voltage test benches and their operation, including setup, calibration, and maintenance for accurate and reliable testing.
- Developing, enhancing and executing ENNA - Python based language scripts to automate performance module tailored for HCP3 Infotainment system, ensuring high efficiency and reliability.
- Working with infotainment test bench set-up for script executions to streamline testing process for HCP3 system developed by CARIAD.
- Conducting thorough troubleshooting and debugging of scripts and system performance issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal downtime.
- Led HIL testing efforts for HCP1 project, working with tools ECU test, INCA, DiagRA, and more, ensuring robust hardware-in-loop validation
- Automated test sequence execution for basic validation, microcontroller communication, and diagnostic checks, using tools such as ECU test and INCA
- Proficient in manual testing of system modules with INCA, coupled with hands-on experience in CANoe for effective communication testing
- Requirement analysis, generating detailed test reports, and working on debugging, error reporting, and resolution processes
- Identifying defects via comprehensive manual and automated testing of software applications leads to contributing to enhancement of overall system performance
- Provide analytical skills in report creation for failed automated test cases
- Engaged in effective collaboration, documenting and executing testing procedures, ensuring quality and reliability of software applications
- Seamlessly integrating with tools like MS Excel for efficient data management and analysis.
- Enhanced software quality by designing and executing comprehensive test plans.
Software Test Engineer
Magna Electronics India (A group of Magna Automotive India Pvt. Ltd)
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked on Unit Testing initiatives for Radar sensor modules, leveraging Vector Cast tool with C++ code
- Contributed to ADAS by analyzing embedded C++ code and creating detailed design activity diagrams for radar sensor modules
- Played key role in crafting activity diagrams for ADCAM using Enterprise Architect for enhanced clarity and understanding
- Demonstrated expertise in crafting and executing comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Engineered test strategies that significantly improved efficiency and effectiveness of Unit Testing for radar sensor-related modules.
Senior Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
12.2017 - 03.2022
- Senior software engineer with 4.3 years of expertise in Hardware-inloop (HIL) testing, specializing in after-treatment components using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
- Proficient in Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) and Processor-in-the-Loop (PIL) testing
- Achieved 90% reduction in validation efforts by developing Automated Test Scripts using NI Teststand and LabVIEW in HIL environment, streamlining after-treatment feature testing
- Executed thorough Regression, Functional, acceptance testing, ensuring robustness and functionality of systems in HIL environment
- Crafted Standard Test Procedures (STPs) for manual testing, providing comprehensive guidelines for systematic and effective manual testing processes
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills through requirement analysis, actively participating in defect reporting, bug fixing, and addition of new features in after-treatment components
- Successfully verified and validated Defect Change Requests (DCR) using Simulink Models
- Knowledge of communication protocols, including CAN and J1939, contributing in communication after-treatment modules
- Acquaintance with hardware components such as ECM, Harness, Adblue Dosing System, Bosch Doser, Pumps, and various sensors, facilitating creation of comprehensive test environment
- Working experience in Automotive Software Development, specializing in after-treatment components using Simulink and Stateflow, ensuring high performance and quality of software
- Collaborated on development and testing of after-treatment components, utilizing wide array of tools and methodologies
- Collaborated closely with customers, actively engaging in requirement analysis, proposal development, and test plan creation, aligning testing processes with client expectations.
Education
Batchelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications
Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology And Research
Amravati, India 06.2013 - 05.2017
Skills
HIL Testing
System Testing
ECU Test
INCA
DiagRA
VectorCast
Enterprise Architecture
MATLAB-Simulink-Stateflow
NI Teststand, LabView
CAN, J1939
Vector CANalyzer, CANoe
GitHub
SVN, PTC Integrity
C, C
Python: Script Development & Enhancement
CANalyzer, CANoe
Awards
Client Champ Award - Received Client Champ Award by KPIT Technology for developing and implementing automation scripts to support full automation regression coverage for CES projects. Customer has appreciated it very well.
Timeline
Software Test Engineer
Magna Electronics India (A group of Magna Automotive India Pvt. Ltd)
04.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies Ltd.
12.2017 - 03.2022
Batchelor of Engineering - Electronics and Telecommunications
Prof. Ram Meghe Institute of Technology And Research
06.2013 - 05.2017
Test Engineer
FMS Future Mobility Solutions GmbH
6 2023 - Current
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