Siddhanth Vulipe
Novi,Michigan
Summary
Experienced Senior Test & Validation Engineer specializing in automotive telematics, infotainment, OTA updates, and connected vehicle systems with hands-on experience in vehicle-level, bench-level, and field validation. Skilled in functional, regression, and field validation across CarPlay, Android Auto, OTA and embedded ECU systems. Adept at collaborating with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with automotive standards. Known for a data-driven approach, technical precision, and strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced development environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Test Engineering Senior Analyst
ACCENTURE
12.2022 - Current
- Led end-to-end certification testing for Apple CarPlay across multiple global OEMs.
- Validated telematics-enabled infotainment features including OTA software updates, remote diagnostics, and connected services.
- Executed vehicle-level and bench-level OTA testing for infotainment and supporting ECUs, verifying update success, rollback, and failure recovery.
- Analyzed telematics communication issues using CAN logs, system traces, and network captures to isolate root causes.
- Supported backend-to-vehicle integration testing by validating connectivity behavior under varying network conditions.
- Coordinated with backend and platform teams to validate software releases impacting connected vehicle functionality.
- Planned and executed wireless software (OTA) update test strategies in collaboration with software, backend, and release management teams to support controller SW release timelines.
- Managed field test logistics including ECU flashing, route selection, and issue replication.
- Streamlined testing workflows through automation and data-driven test case selection, improving turnaround time.
- Supported multiple program launches by ensuring MFi compliance and certification readiness.
Test Engineer
UMLAUT INC
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed validation of telematics and connected vehicle features across infotainment and vehicle ECUs.
- Executed OTA update testing involving backend triggers, vehicle response validation, and post-update functional verification.
- Troubleshot telematics-related failures using CANoe, CANalyzer, Vehicle Spy, and ECU diagnostic tools.
- Validated connectivity behavior across Bluetooth, USB, cellular, and Wi-Fi interfaces under real-world conditions.
- Collaborated with backend, firmware, and system integration teams to resolve connected services issues.
- Logged, analyzed, and reproduced vehicle communication issues using CANoe, CANalyzer, and Vehicle Spy3.
- Partnered with system integration, software, and electrical teams to validate firmware updates and ECU changes.
- Supported certification processes and field testing in North America, Europe, and APAC regions.
- Authored detailed validation plans and DVP&R reports aligned with OEM testing standards.
Validation Engineer
TANGENSIS
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Executed firmware validation and system-level testing for next-gen automotive and handheld devices.
- Designed test strategies covering functional, regression, and stress scenarios.
- Defined and implemented firmware validation plans aligned with system requirements and hardware specs.
- Partnered with firmware and hardware engineers to root-cause embedded software issues and provide debug data.
- Automated repetitive validation cases using Python and dSPACE setups.
- Delivered structured reports summarizing validation metrics, issue trends, and test coverage.
- Supported firmware release cycles by validating builds, identifying anomalies, and verifying corrective actions.
System Validation Engineer
HYUNDAI MOBIS NORTH AMERICA
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Led validation of telematics and connected vehicle features including OTA updates, remote diagnostics, and ECU reflashing.
- Created and validated OTA packages and confirmed successful deployment via vehicle and backend diagnostics.
- Performed remote diagnostics and in-vehicle validation to verify telematics ECU behavior and fault reporting.
- Analyzed CAN, LIN, and MOST communication to validate telematics data exchange and system stability.
- Supported plant-level vehicle validation for connected services prior to production release.
- Performed in-vehicle remote diagnostics and OTA package creation, validating successful ECU updates via both OTA and OBD diagnostic tools.
- Executed feature-level test cases for voice recognition, audio streaming, and phone projection features.
- Performed Android Auto and Apple CarPlay regression tests, verifying software release stability.
- Coordinated with HMI and software teams to analyze error logs, CAN traces, and field complaints.
- Developed and maintained traceability matrices linking system requirements to validation test results.
- Delivered validation summaries to OEM clients highlighting system readiness and key issue trends.
Quality Verification Engineer
CNH INDUSTRIAL
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Conducted quality verification and validation on skid steers and compact loaders for North American and European markets.
- Ensured build quality and functional compliance across hydraulic, electrical, and structural systems.
- Performed vehicle-level inspections, reporting deviations to production and design teams.
- Used diagnostic tools and schematics to trace faults and verify assembly accuracy.
- Supported prototype and pre-production builds by providing real-time feedback to manufacturing engineers.
Mechanical Engineer
LOGGING IN
11.2017 - 04.2019
- Designed BIW, speaker packaging, and chassis components using CATIA V5 and Teamcenter.
- Collaborated with suppliers and OEM engineers to ensure manufacturability and cost optimization.
- Conducted design feasibility studies and DFMEA reviews to identify and mitigate potential failure risks.
- Developed and released 2D drawings with GD&T per OEM standards.
- Utilized knowledge-based engineering (KBE) methods for rapid design iterations and suspension component validation.
- Coordinated between CAD, CAE, and prototype teams for early-stage concept validation.
Education
Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems Engineering
California State University
Northridge, CA01.2017
Skills
- Matlab
- AutoCAD
- CATIA
- DSPACE
- MS Office
- CANoe
- CANalyzer
- Vehicle Spy3
- Wireshark
- Weiver
- JIRA
- MFi Certification Hub
Timeline
Test Engineering Senior Analyst
ACCENTURE
12.2022 - Current
Validation Engineer
TANGENSIS
06.2022 - 10.2022
Test Engineer
UMLAUT INC
02.2022 - 03.2023
System Validation Engineer
HYUNDAI MOBIS NORTH AMERICA
07.2019 - 10.2020
Quality Verification Engineer
CNH INDUSTRIAL
04.2019 - 07.2019
Mechanical Engineer
LOGGING IN
11.2017 - 04.2019
Master of Science - Manufacturing Systems Engineering
California State University