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  Lead and mentor the EE Vehicle Test & Validation team, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development.
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  Define team objectives, monitor performance, and provide coaching/feedback.
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  Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Design, Software, ADAS, Connectivity, Charging, Quality).
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  Ensure adherence to company policies, compliance, and safety standards during test activities.
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  Contribute to test project budgeting, resource allocation, and cost optimization.
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  Plan, organize, and manage full vehicle validation schedules in line with project milestones.
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  Drive issue closure through structured defect tracking and regular reviews with stakeholders.
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  Define the vehicle-level EE validation strategy, ensuring coverage across all relevant domains (Infotainment, Connectivity, ADAS, Diagnostics, Charging, Body Electronics, etc.).
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  Plan and execute end-to-end validation campaigns on full vehicles, covering functional, integration, performance, and durability aspects.
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  Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (ECE, AIS, FMVSS, NCAP, ISO 26262, ISO 15118, etc.) for EE-related features.
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  Drive issue identification, root cause investigation, and reporting with complete evidence (logs, traces, videos).
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  Provide regular test progress reports (daily, weekly, milestone-based) to management and escalate risks.

Requirements

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  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Electronics /Automotive Electronics or equivalent
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  Minimum 5+ years of experience in automotive or Electrical/Electronics company
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  Minimum 3+ years of experience in Homologation and Compliance validation regarding EE
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  Have a solid knowledge of EE domain
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  Deep knowledge of regional regulations and standards in India market. Strong understanding about local customer expectations, traffic behavior and local geographic to develop customer use case
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  Experience in using tools: CANoe, Automation…
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  Be open to working in VF MFG plant, Thoothukudi (Tuticorin), Tamil Nadu. Be willing to undertake occasional international travel for project-related tasks or training opportunities.
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  Responsiveness, agility, discipline, and willingness to take over responsibility and to learn
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  Quick adaptability and proactive
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  Good at communication and teamwork
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  Strong work ethic and motivation
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  Driver's license (class B up) is +
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  Good English skills: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing.