Balaji Vadivel
Gothenburg
Summary
As an Automotive Test Engineer, I have accumulated 13 years of experience in testing and validating braking, autonomous driving, and charging systems at the vehicle level. A proven track record of reducing failure rates and enhancing product quality for the end customer through effective testing strategies and execution. Skilled in adopting new technologies, automating tests, and leading expeditions across Europe and the United States. I am dedicated to utilizing automotive testing capabilities to enhance product quality, safety, and reliability, all while promoting innovation in vehicle development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
System Test Engineer
Volvo Cars
Gothenburg
02.2022 - Current
- Developed test plans for system validation across various vehicle models.
- Documented test results and maintained accurate records in reporting tools.
- Executed functional and non-functional tests to ensure system performance.
- Ensured compliance with safety and quality standards during testing procedures.
- Created automation scripts for automated testing of applications using scripting languages such as Python
- I have led number of expeditions across Europe and the US.
Senior Software Engineer
Bosch
Coimbatore
03.2016 - 10.2021
- Executed HIL test cases and documented defects for comprehensive analysis.
- Managed estimation, planning, and requirements engineering processes with IBM DOORS and XML.
- Demonstrated expertise in CAN, FlexRay communication protocols, and UDS diagnostics.
- Led team mentorship initiatives focused on simulation and continuous testing using Jenkins and Blue Ocean.
- Developed scripts for extracting and reverse engineering ECU data.
Software Engineer
945 Signals
Erode
05.2014 - 02.2016
- Designed web interfaces using ASP.NET, JavaScript, and AJAX.
- Developed Android applications and optimized stored procedures in MS SQL Server.
Project Engineer
Champak Tech
Salem
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Developed PCB layouts and integrated code solutions for embedded systems.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Anna University
Coimbatore04-2013
Skills
- Test planning and automation
- Vehicle testing and HIL
- Defect documentation
- Requirements engineering
- Vehicle communication protocols
- Stress and system testing
- Root-cause analysis
- ASPICE ISO26262
- ISO15118-2/20
Certification
- ISTQB - Foundation Level
- Certified Scrum Master
Accomplishments
- 3x best employee of the year at Bosch
- Leading the testing team
- Led a team as the single point of contact between the customer and the supplier
- Got appreciation for achieving test results and for the good quality product delivered in both my current company and Bosch
Languages
Tamil
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
German
Elementary (A2)
A2
Swedish
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
System Test Engineer
Volvo Cars
02.2022 - Current
Senior Software Engineer
Bosch
03.2016 - 10.2021
Software Engineer
945 Signals
05.2014 - 02.2016
Project Engineer
Champak Tech
08.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics And Communications Engineering
Anna University
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