Test Lead Engineer_ Automotive Diagnostics
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private LimitedBangalore, India (Hybrid)
Job Profile
Test Management & Quality Assurance Engineer
Drive Quality. Lead Testing. Enable Reliable Releases.
We are looking for a Test Management & Quality Assurance Engineer who can take ownership of Test Planning, Test Execution, Defect Management, and Stakeholder Communication for automotive after-sales diagnostic solutions. This role is ideal for professionals who excel at coordinating testing activities, driving business acceptance testing, managing defects to closure, and ensuring high-quality releases while supporting automation through Python scripting.
Key Responsibilities
Test Management & Quality Assurance
- Lead end-to-end Test Management and Test Planning activities.
- Define test strategy, scope, schedules, and quality gates.
- Drive Business Acceptance Testing (BAT/UAT) and release validation.
- Support Regression, Integration, System, and Acceptance Testing cycles.
- Ensure delivery readiness and release quality governance.
Defect & Incident Management
- Own the complete defect lifecycle, including defect triage and analysis, prioritization and severity assessment, defect tracking and reporting, resolution follow-up, and closure verification.
Stakeholder Communication
- Communicate testing progress, risks, issues, and quality metrics.
- Provide regular status updates to business and technical stakeholders.
- Facilitate testing reviews and release sign-offs.
Automotive Diagnostic Validation
- Validate and support solutions related to vehicle communication, ECU diagnostics, software installation and validation, test infrastructure management, and automotive after-sales diagnostic systems.
Collaboration & Automation
- Collaborate with Business, Product, Development, and System Teams.
- Develop and maintain Python-based automation scripts to improve testing efficiency.
- Support continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Required Skills
Core Competencies
- Test Management
- Test Planning & Strategy
- Quality Assurance
- Bug / Incident Management
- Defect Lifecycle Management
- BAT / UAT Testing
- Release Governance
- Stakeholder Management
Technical Skills
- Python Scripting
- JIRA / ALM Tools
- TestComplete (Preferred)
- Test Automation Frameworks
Domain Expertise
- Automotive Diagnostics
- OBD-II
- UDS (ISO 14229)
- CAN
- LIN
- FlexRay
- Vehicle Diagnostics & Validation
What We Are Looking For
- Strong leadership in testing and quality assurance
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
- Structured, analytical, and detail-oriented approach
- Ownership mindset with strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and global teams
- Passion for delivering high-quality and reliable software releases
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline
Ideal Candidate Profile
A quality-focused Test Management professional with strong expertise in Test Planning & Execution, Quality Assurance, Defect & Incident Management, Stakeholder Coordination, and Release Governance, combined with hands-on experience in Python-based automation and working knowledge of automotive diagnostics technologies and protocols.
Benefits
- Discounts for Employees
- Possible Health Benefits
- Mobile Phone for Employees
- Possible Meal-Discounts
- Company Retirement
- Hybrid Work Possible
- Mobility Offers
- Events for Employees
- Coaching
- Flextime Possible
- Near-Site Childcare
- Parking
- Canteen, Café
- Good Public Transport
- Barrier-Free Workplace
- Inhouse Doctor
Contact
Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India Private Limited
Plot No. 5-P, EPIP 1st Phase
560066 Bangalore
MBRDI Recruitment E-Mail: mbrdi_recruitment@mercedes-benz.com