Software Test And Validation Engineer

About The Job

We believe that our employees are the foundation of our success and the source of our strength. Our vision is to become Turkey's most valuable and preferred industrial company that champions equality in the workplace. Join us in shaping the future of the automotive industry at Ford Otosan!

JOB DESCRIPTION

•Design, create, and execute manual and automated test cases based on requirements, specifications, and other relevant inputs

•Perform functional and diagnostic testing in HIL systems, test benches, and vehicle test environments.

•Identify, analyse, report, and track software defects in close collaboration with cross-functional teams

•Develop and maintain I/O, sensor, actuator, and communication network models (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, etc.)

•Integrate, configure, and update MATLAB/Simulink-based models within HIL environments

•Develop, configure, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments to support ECU validation activities

•Actively participate in and support Software Change Management processes

Required Qualifications & Experience

•BSc/MSc in Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Electrical & Electronics, Control Engineering

•Minimum 4 years of experience in automotive industry

•Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated capability in algorithmic thinking and decision-making

•Strong knowledge of electronic components and circuit-level analysis

•Good knowledge of automotive communication protocols, particularly CAN and LIN

•Proficiency in at least one programming language such as C, C++, Python, along with a good understanding of software development processes

Skills & Competencies:

•Strong interest and curiosity in software testing and validation activities

•Well-developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

•A strong team player with a collaborative mindset, committed to working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals Intellectually curious and motivated to continuously learn new skills, methodologies, and technologies

•Ability to share technical expertise and knowledge with others and contribute to innovative solutions through creative thinking

•Capable of delivering clear, effective, and practical solutions to technical challenges

•Excellent professional communication skills, both written and verbal

•Open-minded and adaptable, with the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and changing environment

•Highly self-motivated, able to work under strict deadlines, and flexible in terms of working hours when required

Role Location

Sancaktepe / İstanbul

When You Start Your Career In "Ford Otosan";

• We have hybrid working model and you can enjoy being part of an agile team.

• You'll become a member of Koç Pension Foundation

• You'll choose the side benefits with Flextra

The only criterion evaluated in the recruitment and employment is suitability for the job; equal opportunity is provided without any discrimination.

What About Us?

Ford Otosan, being one of the top three exporting companies in Turkey since 2004, has achieved 13 consecutive years of automotive industry championship and is Turkiye goods product export champion for 9 years in a row. Ford Otosan operates in 4 main centers with its Gölcük and Yeniköy Plants in Kocaeli, Eskişehir Plant in Eskişehir, Sancaktepe R&D Center and Spare Parts Warehouse in İstanbul and Craiova Plant in Romania employs more than 20,000 people. Kocaeli and Eskişehir Plants are listed among Ford's 'Best Vehicle Production Centers' and Eskişehir is the only factory in Turkiye that can produce vehicles, engines, and powertrains in the same center.

Ford Otosan, standing out with its sensitivity regarding social responsibilities, also carries out several social responsibility projects in many fields including education, healthcare, culture, arts, and sports on “Future. Now” vision. Ford Otosan, also carrying out awareness studies on gender equality since 2013 with the understanding of "Equality at Work", became the only automotive and the first and only industrial company from Turkiye to be included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index in 2021.

The building blocks of our new corporate culture, which we call “Dynamic Balance”, our values are mutual trust and respect, value each other and affection, openness to change and innovation, open and transparent communication.

A common culture brings us to a common sense and purpose, helps us to work in a positive atmosphere of trust, ties us closer and helps us to reach a stronger future all together.