Santhosh Patil
Leamington Spa,United Kingdom
Summary
Automotive software and systems validation specialist with extensive experience in test automation and HIL/SIL/MIL testing. Proficient in DSPACE tools, MATLAB Simulink, and Vector tools such as CANape and CANoe for effective software validation. Skilled in UDS diagnostics, failure insertion, and developing test frameworks focused on vehicle issue analysis. Expertise in CI/CD processes, microcontroller applications, and automotive electrical architecture, with strong capabilities in Python scripting, VB Script, and CAPL for automation tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Lead Rig Engineer
JLR Gaydon
Gaydon, England, United Kingdom
2024.07 - Current
- Development of HIL setup for I/O, plant model simulation, and seating systems.
- Restbus simulation for CAN, LIN and Ethernet.
- Tested equipment, machinery and instruments to assess proper functioning.
- Software is downloaded to various ECUs with respect to system testing.
- Integrating actuators and sensors for end-to-end validation.
- Creating hardware harnesses for simulators and external hardware.
- Requirements engineering for seating systems.
- Software functional test ideas, test specifications for requirements, and test specification reviews.
- Leading test validation team.
- Guidance to team regarding test validation and scripting.
- Kept project leaders regularly updated with progress, maintaining open, productive communication.
- Prepared detailed reports and presentations to communicate project status and results to senior management and clients.
- Monitored project progress against timelines and budgets, making adjustments as necessary to meet key milestones.
- Continually improved methods and procedures for processes, measurement, documenting and workflow techniques.
- Analysed system failures and implemented corrective actions to prevent recurrence, enhancing system robustness.
- Developed and delivered technical training programmes for junior engineers and technicians, fostering professional growth.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of relevant regulations to verify work complied with legislation.
Senior Technical Lead
Mercedes Benz Research & Development India
Bengaluru, India
2021.02 - 2024.07
- Development of HIL test setup for I/O and plant model simulation for HVAC systems.
- REST bus simulation for CAN, LIN, FlexRay, and Ethernet.
- Creating hardware harnesses for simulators and external hardware.
- Requirements engineering for HVAC systems.
- Software functional test ideas, test specifications for requirements, and test specification reviews.
- Development of automated tests (VBScript - PROVEtech) for HVAC.
- Managed engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring work was carried out within set time and budgetary requirements.
- Conducted regular team meetings to maintain up to date on project progress, work required to stay within targets and allocate tasks.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices, technical skills development, and professional growth.
- Delivered detailed technical reports and presentations to senior management, providing insights into project progress, challenges, and solutions.
- Monitored project progress against timelines and budgets, making adjustments as necessary to meet key milestones.
- Implemented new ideas and methods for improving contribution to organisation's goals and enhancing development processes.
Senior Engineer
Vitesco Technologies Group Of Continental AG
Bengaluru, India
2017.08 - 2021.01
- Analysing customer's requirements, as basis for creating HIL test setup and development of plant model simulation.
- Develop Simulink models for controllers: TCU, SGA.
- Communication modelling of CAN, FlexRay, and SENT protocols.
- Simulation and validation of speed sensors, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, and position sensors.
- Creating hardware harnesses for simulators and external hardware.
- Requirements engineering for transmission systems and software.
- Software functional test ideas, test specifications for requirements, and test specification reviews.
- Development of automated tests (Python) for transmission control systems.
- Continuous integration testing using Jenkins.
- Software release activities and communication with customers regarding status, project roadmap, and updates.
Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies
Bengaluru, India
2016.02 - 2017.07
- Test bench preparation for automated test validation.
- Identifying test cases and reviewing.
- Validation of signal, frame gateway testing, and other gateway-related functionalities.
- Preparing test plans and test reports, maintaining a query tracker, and resolving issues.
- KPI / functional requirement testing for ADAS
- Resolving issues in HIL test bench.
Engineer
General Motors Technical Centre India
Bengaluru, India
2014.06 - 2016.02
- Assisted in design and development of hardware fixtures for multiple subsystems.
- Supported creation of simulators and load boxes for instances when actual vehicle parts were unavailable.
- Participated in preparation of harness for bench level and ECU level with confirmation tests.
- Facilitated interfacing of different ECUs and conducted unit level and bench level testing.
- Coordinated logistics for consignments related to vehicle parts and bench parts.
- Maintained and tracked inventory effectively.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Visveswaraya Technological University
BengaluruSkills
- dSPACE Configuration desk, Control desk, Automation desk, Motion desk & Ethernet configuration tool
- MATLAB Simulink, Stateflows
- CANape, CANoe, other vector tools
- Test automation
- Automotive software and system validation
- CI/CD
- Microcontroller
- Automotive electricle architecture
- PROVEtech, DTS09 (Diagnostic) tools
- CAN & LIN
- Automotive Ethernet (100BASETX), DOIP
- UDS diagnostics, Failure insertion
- Test framework development and vehicle issue analysis
- HIL/SIL/MIL testing
- XCP testing
- Jenkins
- Python scripting, VB Script & CAPL
- Agile project management
- Configuration management (JIRA, Confluence, IBM Doors)
Certification
- ISTQB - Foundation Level
- MATLAB & SIMULINK
Languages
English
Kannada
Hindi
Telugu
Personal Information
Skills
- Autosar, OSEK, Powersar.
- PTC Integrity, IMS, MKS, SVN, DOORS, PREEVISION, STARC, Confluence, JIRA, KANBAN, Lucid park.
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that the information furnished above is true to best of my knowledge and references for the same will be provided on instruction.
Timeline
Lead Rig Engineer
JLR Gaydon
2024.07 - Current
Senior Technical Lead
Mercedes Benz Research & Development India
2021.02 - 2024.07
Senior Engineer
Vitesco Technologies Group Of Continental AG
2017.08 - 2021.01
Software Engineer
KPIT Technologies
2016.02 - 2017.07
Engineer
General Motors Technical Centre India
2014.06 - 2016.02
Bachelor of Engineering - Electronics & Communication Engineering
Visveswaraya Technological University