Ather Energy Limited
Test Engineer - Electrical Integration
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Qa
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Hands-on expertise in electrical integration, system firmware interaction flow, and embedded hardware and power electronics testing in EV systems.
- Proven capability in test plan creation, test automation execution, and operating lab testing equipment (Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, DAQs, Electronic Loads, Environmental Chambers).
- Proficiency in CAN bus physical/application layer testing, RF testing (GSM, GPS, Wi-Fi, BT), and EMI/EMC with electrical safety compliance standards.
- Strong command of semiconductor device characteristics (MOSFETs, IGBTs, Thyristors) and power management ICs (Gate Drivers, PWM Controllers, LDOs, Switching Regulators).
Nice to have
- Basic programming skills in Python and C for test automation and analytical workflows.
- Fundamental working knowledge of LabVIEW, VeriStand, and TestStand automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with Microcontroller, Microprocessor, and DSP architectures (Registers, Bus, PWM, DMA, Watchdog, ADC, DAC, Timers).
- Experience with specialized power electronics and LED driver testing methods.
Full description
You’ll be our: Lead Test Engineer - Electrical Integration
You’ll be based at : Corporate office, IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru
You’ll be aligned with: Head - Product Validation
You’ll be joining our: Product Validation, Engineering
About the Team and the Role
The Product Validation, Engineering team at Ather is responsible for end-to-end testing of hardware integration and firmware interaction flow, ensuring all products meet stringent quality and safety standards before launch.
This role is for a Lead Test Engineer - Electrical Integration focused on evaluating hardware/firmware interaction flows, developing manual and automated test environments, running system-level test cycles, and leading technical integration validation across electric vehicle core components.
Responsibilities
- Act as the "first customer" by providing constructive feedback during testing phases for hardware integration and firmware interaction flows.
- Execute end-to-end testing of EV hardware integration and system firmware interaction flows across development lifecycle stages.
- Partner with hardware, firmware, software design, and system engineering teams to analyze product specs, features, and xFMEA to build manual and automated test setups.
- Perform test result data analysis, defect identification, recommendations for improvement, and detailed report generation.
- Perform electrical integration, embedded hardware, power electronics, and CAN bus (physical and application layers) system-level testing.
- Conduct specialized compliance and interface testing, including EMI/EMC, electrical safety compliance, and RF testing (GSM, GPS, Wi-Fi, BT).
- Operate lab test equipment including multimeters, clamp meters, dataloggers, DAQs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power analyzers, electronic loads, and environmental chambers.
- Drive test plan creation, test case development, test automation execution, and provide technical leadership across validation initiatives.
Experience and Qualifications
- BE/B-Tech in EEE/ECE/Mechatronics.
- 3-5 years of thorough experience in electrical integration/system level testing of EV/Automotive domains, with 2-3 years of experience in technical leadership.
Must Have Competencies
- Hands-on expertise in electrical integration, system firmware interaction flow, and embedded hardware and power electronics testing in EV systems.
- Proven capability in test plan creation, test automation execution, and operating lab testing equipment (Oscilloscopes, Power Analyzers, DAQs, Electronic Loads, Environmental Chambers).