Test Lead Engineer_ Automotive Diagnostics

Mercedes-Benz Group AG · Bangalore

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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 & Validation
  • Test Infrastructure Management
  • 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 SkillsCore 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

Qualifikationen

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
  • Stakeholder Coordination
  • Release Governance

combined with hands-on experience in Python-based automation and working knowledge of automotive diagnostics technologies and protocols.

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