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Infotainment Systems Test Engineer (Belmont, CA)

Role Summary: This open position is part of a team that focuses on the series development support of electronic/electronic systems with particular relevance to the US, Mex and Canadian markets. People most suited for this position are able to derive technical systems from market-driven ideas, assertively work with suppliers building trust and finding common ground solutions, and work well in a multi-disciplined environment.

Role responsibilities:

  • Regular Interaction with international partners (internal and external)
  • Partner with development department for test, launch and series support of electronic car systems(test procedures, plans routes, execution, coordination etc.—both lab and field)
  • Work with suppliers of automobile and testing electronics hardware and software
  • Coordinate Bluetooth compatibility tests with external companies
  • System and concept validation, Error und Bug-Fix verification
  • Communicate test contents and results to the Group using advanced equipment and standardized systems for error reporting, prepare regular project status reports
  • Establish and maintain an error reporting database, cross-link objective quality results to other US specific navigation test databases
  • Ensure actuality and function of test setups (systems and vehicles), maintain and operate infotainment test-bench systems
  • Build-up, package, and integrate new prototypes into cars
  • System and error analysis, Pre-analyze system behavior in error situations
  • Derive reproducibility of system malfunction, Cluster and categorize error patterns
  • Use state-of-the art testing, logging and analysis tools

Qualifications (Skills & Experiences & Education):

  • Years of experience 1-2
  • Prior experience in related areas of expertise (vehicle electronics testing, CAN, MOST, embedded automotive systems, development/testing of multi-media, telephone, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.)
  • Prior experience in working with tier-1 suppliers
  • Bluetooth communication protocols (HFP,SAP,A2DP)
  • Mobile technologies (WIFI, Apps testing)

Education:

  • Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, or related field desired; no degree but 2+ years or relevant experience will be acceptable
  • Relevant coursework

Specialized skills, knowledge or certifications unique to this role Required:

  • Automotive electronics knowledge
  • Embedded and integrated automotive systems, system level thinking
  • Automotive information and multi-media
  • navigation systems, GPS OR Bluetooth technology
  • noise and echo cancelation technologies
  • media and radio technologies
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Motivated team player, with positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Knowledge of automotive bus systems

Desired:

  • Controller Area Networks (CAN)
  • Media oriented systems transport (MOST)
  • German language skills desired, but not necessary

Work flexibility (travel requirements, work schedule, etc.):

  • Travel as needed within U.S. to support test drives, shows and project specific training 15-20%
  • Flexible working schedule, temporarily Maybe weekends, for test drives.(this comes from the need to get tests done, some testing may carry over to weekends etc.)
  • This is a full testing position, person needs to be able to test from A-Z: create tests, set up testing, perform actual test, validate data, and report on the data that was found.
  • Looking for test experience for Navigation, radio and Bluetooth: ideal candidate has experience with all three, but experience in testing any one category will be acceptable
  • Interview process: Phone interview first, and then in person interviews.

Job Location: Belmont, California

To Apply: If you are interested in this position and meet the above requirements please submit your completed application and resume to: daryl.takaki@ketteng.com or fax it to 310-817-2742. For information by phone please call 310-604-9894 x103.


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