Cognizant

Automation Test Engineer / LAB Support Services

Cognizant • $88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Python, Bash, and CAPL for automated testing in automotive environments
  • In-depth knowledge of automotive protocols and communication interfaces
  • Hands-on expertise in verification and validation processes for complex automotive products
  • Familiarity with automotive testing tools and lab setups
  • Ability to translate requirements into clear test cases and scripts
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
  • Analytical skills for diagnosing software and system issues

Responsibilities

  • Design verification and validation strategies for automotive systems using scripting skills
  • Develop and optimize automated test scripts to enhance test efficiency
  • Execute structured test plans including regression and performance testing
  • Analyze test results to identify defects and collaborate with engineers for resolutions
  • Prepare detailed test documentation for audit purposes
  • Create realistic test scenarios reflecting actual vehicle conditions
  • Support failure analysis with actionable insights to reduce defects
  • Plan and execute lab testing while managing occasional travel for real-world tests
  • Adhere to quality standards and regulations ensuring safer automotive solutions
  • Continuously refine testing methodologies and adopt new tools to enhance productivity

Benefits

  • Occasional travel to customer or test sites for real-world testing
  • Collaborative office environment
  • Opportunity to work on innovative automotive solutions
  • Professional development through mentoring opportunities
  • Contribution to road safety and improved product reliability
Full Job Description
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Job Summary

Automotive Test Automation Engineer will drive end to end verification and validation activities for automotive systems by designing and executing robust test strategies using scripting expertise in Python Bash and CAPL while ensuring compliance with automotive protocols and quality standards to deliver safe reliable products that positively impact road safety and customer trust in a collaborative office based environment with occasional travel requirements

Responsibilities
  • Design comprehensive verification and validation strategies for automotive systems using scripting experience in Python Bash and CAPL to ensure thorough functional and integration coverage across all product releases
  • Develop maintain and optimize automated test scripts and frameworks tailored to automotive protocols to improve test efficiency repeatability and defect detection rates in day to day product assurance activities
  • Execute structured test plans for auto verification and validation including regression performance and robustness testing to confirm that software and system behavior consistently meets defined safety and quality criteria
  • Analyze test results and system logs to identify root causes of defects and anomalies then collaborate with cross functional engineering teams to drive timely resolution and continuous improvement of product quality
  • Prepare clear and detailed test documentation including test cases test reports and traceability records to maintain audit ready evidence of verification and validation coverage for all assigned projects
  • Apply deep understanding of automotive protocols to design realistic test scenarios that reflect real world vehicle and network conditions thereby increasing confidence in product reliability and field performance
  • Coordinate closely with product development teams to review requirements architectures and designs ensuring that verification and validation needs are incorporated early in the lifecycle and that testability is maximized
  • Support failure analysis activities by reproducing complex issues through targeted scripts and test setups and by providing actionable insights that help reduce future defects and enhance system robustness
  • Plan and perform office based lab testing while managing occasional travel to customer or test sites when needed to execute on vehicle or integration tests under authentic operational environments
  • Adhere to organization quality standards and industry regulations during all verification and validation activities ensuring that delivered automotive solutions contribute to safer transportation and improved user confidence
  • Continuously refine test methodologies introduce new automation practices and adopt emerging automotive validation tools to increase productivity and shorten release cycles without compromising quality
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize defects based on impact risk and frequency enabling informed decisions that align product assurance outcomes with business goals and societal safety expectations
  • Provide mentoring and technical guidance to team members on scripting practices automotive protocols and systematic validation approaches fostering a culture of quality awareness and shared learning


Qualifications
  • Demonstrate solid experience in scripting with Python Bash and CAPL applied to automated test development and execution within automotive verification and validation environments
  • Bring strong knowledge of automotive protocols and communication interfaces enabling precise design of test cases that reflect actual vehicle and network behaviors under varied operating conditions
  • Show proven hands on expertise in auto verification and validation processes including test planning test execution defect logging and coverage analysis for complex automotive products
  • Exhibit familiarity with automotive testing tools hardware interfaces and lab setups supporting efficient execution of manual and automated tests in an office based environment with occasional travel
  • Display ability to interpret requirements and design documents and translate them into clear test scenarios and automated scripts that ensure traceability and measurable coverage of system functionality
  • Utilize effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with multidisciplinary teams ensuring that product assurance insights are integrated into development decisions and release readiness assessments
  • Apply analytical and problem solving skills to diagnose intricate software and system issues based on test outcomes and logs ultimately contributing to safer and more reliable automotive solutions


Certifications Required

ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level or equivalent automotive testing certification preferred

Additional employment information
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.

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340,400 employees
Market Cap
$28.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.3 billion
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+6.5%
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$16.6 billion
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