Design & Quality (DEQ) Engineer (Product Test and Validation)

Design & Quality (DEQ) Engineer (Product Test and Validation)

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Industry: Automotive

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Experience:

• 5 - 6 years of relevant work experience
• At least 4 years in product design and development
• Minimum 3 years of experience in automotive industry

Education:

• Bachelors or masters degree in electrical & Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or

Instrumentation

Company Overview:

Desay SV Automotive is a global leader in developing intelligent solutions for automotive electronics.

With cutting-edge products in the areas of domain controllers, infotainment, and advanced driver

assistance systems (ADAS), Desay SV is committed to driving innovation and excellence in the

automotive industry. As part of its global expansion, the company has a strong presence in key markets

including Southeast Asia, China, and Europe, offering solutions tailored to both passenger and

commercial vehicles.

1. Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Interface:
• Serve as the primary liaison between the customer and Desay R&D teams, focusing on

test strategy development (DV, PV), test plan review, and proposing test cases.

• Requirement Gathering:
• Collaborate closely with customers to document their test requirements and

specifications, ensuring all details are captured accurately.

• Test Requirement Analysis:
• Analyse and evaluate customer test requirements, identifying key technical risks and

potential deviations that could impact the project.

• Technical Collaboration:
• Participate in cross-functional discussions with disciplines including Electrical

Engineering (EE), Software (SW), and Mechanical Engineering (ME) to align on test

requirements.

• Acquisition Support:
• Engage in acquisition activities such as RFI and RFQ, providing feedback on customer

test plans and ensuring alignment with project goals.

• In-Vehicle Testing:
• Conduct joint in-vehicle testing sessions with customers, collecting and analyzing test

data to ensure compliance with requirements.

• Test Plan Management:
• Ensure timely updates to the test plan and test status in coordination with the

headquarters. Regularly present the test status to customers.

• Issue Resolution:
• Address and resolve product testing issues during the product lifecycle, leveraging

lessons learned to enhance future project outcomes.

• Project Management:
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that quality, cost, and schedule

objectives are met.

• Value Engineering Support:
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineering, Software Architects, and Platform teams to

support Value Engineering (VE) initiatives, particularly in testing aspects.

• Project Life Cycle Expertise:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the Project Life Cycle (PLC), applying this

knowledge to enhance project outcomes.

2. Skills & Requirements

• Testing Standards & Specifications:
• Strong knowledge of automotive industry test standards and specifications, including

Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical, Life, and EMI / EMC tests.

• Basic understanding of vehicle structure and electronics, crucial for effective test

planning and execution.

• Working Experience in Automotive Certifications
• Product Certification & Quality Management:
• Familiarity with the product certification process and relevant standards.
• Knowledge of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and DFMEA (Design FMEA)

processes.

• Solid foundation in Quality Management principles and practices.
• Test Strategy & Execution:
• Proficient in designing and reviewing test strategies, analyzing test case requirements,

and creating comprehensive test and certification plans.

• Experience with product development and adherence to industry standards such as ISO

26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE.

• Ability to execute Test reporting, defect tracking and supportive functions
• Work experience with Automated Test environment /Manual Test benches, Test

environment setup and debugging

• Technical Tools:
• Proficiency in using Vector tools like CANoe, CANape, and CAPL scripting is

advantageous.

• Hands-on experience in Testing Instrument Clusters, Infotainment systems, Climatic

controller, USB Charger, Wireless Charger testing, and good knowledge of CAN, LIN,

Ethernet, and Diagnostics.

• Experience working on various on-board communication methods – UART, SPI, I2C,

I2S, Microwire.

• Communication & Presentation:
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to communicate and present complex

information clearly and effectively.

• Travel Requirements:
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (10-20%) as needed.