ATE Software Engineer

Job Title : Automotive Mid-Level Software Engineer – ATE / LabVIEW

Location : Chennai

Experience Level : 3–7 years (Mid-Level)

Job Summary : We are seeking a skilled Automotive Software Engineer with hands-on experience in Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and LabVIEW development. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain automated test systems used in validation, verification, and end-of-line testing of automotive electronic control units (ECUs) and related systems.

Key Responsibilities : Design, develop, and maintain automated test systems for automotive ECUs and components.

Develop and debug LabVIEW applications for test automation, data acquisition, and measurement control.

Integrate hardware and software interfaces (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, RS-232, PXI, PCI, DAQ, etc.) into test systems.

Collaborate with hardware, validation, and systems engineers to define test requirements and system architecture.

Develop test scripts, procedures, and documentation according to automotive quality standards .

Support debugging and root cause analysis of test system and DUT (Device Under Test) failures.

Participate in continuous improvement of test frameworks and tools for efficiency and reliability.

Ensure test system calibration, data integrity, and compliance with company and customer standards.

Required Skills & Qualifications : Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer, or Mechatronics Engineering .

3–7 years of hands-on experience in LabVIEW development (Certified LabVIEW Developer preferred).

Strong understanding of ATE systems and hardware integration .

Experience with DAQmx , PXI , PCI , cRIO , or CompactDAQ systems.

Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, FlexRay, Ethernet).

Knowledge of measurement and instrumentation principles .

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications : NI Certified LabVIEW Developer (CLD) .

Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or End-of-Line (EOL) testing.

Familiarity with data management systems and test report automation .

Key Tools & Technologies : LabVIEW, NI Hardware (PXI, PCI, DAQ, cDAQ)

Automotive communication tools & test benches