Product Development Test Engineer
Location : Allen Park, MI (Hybrid - 4 days onsite)
Pay : $42.31 per hour
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Test Engineer to support vehicle software development, validation, and release activities through hands-on management of a fleet of test vehicles. This role plays a critical part in ensuring vehicles are properly configured, updated, maintained, and operational to enable continuous software testing and delivery.
You'll collaborate closely with software engineers, test teams, technicians, and feature owners to diagnose complex vehicle and software issues, perform advanced root cause analysis, and improve operational efficiency through scripting, automation, and tooling.
This is an ideal role for engineers with experience in vehicle systems, embedded / software environments, test automation, and fleet operations .
Key Responsibilities
Vehicle & Fleet Operations
- Manage and operate assigned test vehicles to support software validation and release milestones
- Coordinate vehicle availability, sign-out / sign-in, configuration control, and usage across multiple engineering teams
- Track vehicle status, location, usage, and health to ensure test readiness
- Support audits and ensure compliance with fleet and vehicle policies
Vehicle Software & Configuration Management
Execute and manage vehicle software baselining across multiple ECUsPerform OTA, service, manufacturing, and manual software updatesVerify software integrity, configuration accuracy, and system behavior post-updateSupport software release readiness by validating baseline stability and vehicle operabilityMaintenance & Diagnostics
Oversee preventive, corrective, and predictive maintenance for test vehiclesSupport hardware, ECU, power, safety, and vehicle network systemsQuickly identify and resolve vehicle-related blockers impacting test executionScripting, Automation & Tool Development
Develop and maintain scripts and tools (primarily Python ; C++, shell, or similar considered) to automate :Vehicle auditing and health checks
Log and telemetry collectionDTC analysis and categorizationDashboards, reporting, and operational workflowsImprove fleet utilization, reduce manual effort, and increase operational reliability through automationRoot Cause Analysis & Issue Resolution
Perform advanced root cause analysis for recurring vehicle faults, connectivity issues, and test failuresAnalyze logs, diagnostics, CAN data, traces, and telemetry to isolate failuresDifferentiate between software, hardware, and operational issuesDocument findings and ensure defects are tracked and prioritized in JIRA or equivalent systemsCross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with product, software, validation, and operations teams to align vehicle readiness with program milestonesProvide effort estimates during sprint planning for vehicle operations, software updates, and tooling tasksContribute to technical documentation, operational procedures, and best practicesDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to vehicle management and software update reliabilityRequired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field3-5 years of experience in software engineering, automotive product development, vehicle software operations, or test systemsHands-on experience managing test vehicles and executing vehicle software updatesStrong scripting and automation experience (Python preferred)Proven ability to debug complex systems and perform advanced root cause analysisPreferred Qualifications
Experience with Python or similar scripting languagesAPI integration and data parsing experienceLog analysis, diagnostics, and telemetry interpretationTest automation frameworks and tooling development.NET development experience (for internal tools, dashboards, or enterprise tooling)Technical writing and process documentation experienceEmployee Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlansEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Commuter / Parking AccountsPeople PerksHealth Savings Account (HSA)AD & D InsuranceIf you're ready to start on the path to your future, click "Apply Now."
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About Us
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