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Sasikumar Subramanian
Rugby,UK
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Summary
Lead system integration engineer with 18 years of experience in automotive embedded systems, focusing on connected cars and diagnostic services. Expertise in executing integration tests for cockpit control modules and managing cloud-based diagnostics and SOTA update pipelines. Proven track record with global OEMs, utilizing HIL systems and MATLAB/Simulink for modelling and ECU diagnostics. Certified Scrum Master with strong leadership in defect convergence and team mentoring.
Overview
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Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work history
Lead System Integration Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
Gaydon, Warwickshire
2023.08 - Current
- Lead system integration & validation activities for Connected vehicle and infotainment features across multiple vehicle programmes.
- Validated cockpit control module features over Automotive Ethernet,including SOME/IP service orientated communication and Software download over DoIP protocols for networked ECU's.
- Performed connected diagnostics validation (SOVD) and Linux based application (Event manager) in the cockpit module to prove out Vehicle-to-Cloud communication.
- Validated Telematics ECU & Android HMI features in both HIL and vehicle environment throughout the complete product development life cycle.
- Created and maintained vector CANoe configuration for VT system in Git repo for CI/CD based pipelines with additional test capabilities for SOTA & SOVD features.
- Analysed requirements from TRM and authored system test cases in JIRA to ensure complete coverage and defect tracking.
- Performed customer mobile application validation to ensure the reliable interactions between vehicle,cloud services and end-user interfaces.
- Provided technical leadership and mentoring for system testing and diagnostic validation activities.
Senior HIL Engineer
CHANGAN UK R&D CENTRE
Birmingham, United Kingdom
2022.10 - 2023.08
- Improved hybrid powertrain supervisory control unit (VCM) validation by creating MATLAB/SIMULINK plant model and configured it in ETAS LabCar HIL.
- Automated HIL testcases in ECU-TEST tool for regression testing.
Senior System Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Chennai
2017.11 - 2022.09
- Participated in complete vehicle development lifecycle from pre-study and supplier nomination phase to vehicle SOP build, maintaining alignment with project timelines.
- Performed vehicle-level functional and diagnostics validation using breakout box, measuring various electrical signals for root cause analysis.
- Participated in crash homologation test and identified the root cause for door lock issue.
- Have successfully matured Mule proto vehicle and cranked with all newly developed EE Proto parts.
- Have set up Electric powertrain bench which includes BMS & VCU Sub systems.
- Designed and Developed Vector VT test HIL integration benches for PSA EE Architecture.
- Trained young engineers on HIL, fleet, and vehicle validation, enhancing team capabilities and knowledge transfer.
Senior Validation Engineer
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India
Chennai
2014.08 - 2017.10
- Have performed Vehicle Functional & Non-Functional (Ex: Diagnostics, Sleep/Wakeup, Dark current measurement, EOL, Proxi configuration & DID’s) Validation for Complete EE Systems.
- Have successfully completed MATLAB Simulink Modelling for MY17 vehicle program with dSPACE HIL Interface and Control desk GUI.
- Analysed all Vehicle functions & Sub systems requirements to create Test procedures and Test scripts using Python.
- Created I/O and Signal lists from HW requirements for EE Systems dSPACE HIL configuration, ensuring comprehensive system integration.
- Collaborated with multiple ECU Tier one Suppliers for defect convergence and root cause analysis during validation phase, enhancing product reliability.
System Engineer & Onsite Co-Ordinator
HITACHI Automotive Systems
Japan
2009.02 - 2011.10
- Commissioned AND HIL & dSPACE HIL for transmission control unit.
- Test case development, Model in Loop, Hardware in Loop & Auto code generation activities for Engine and Transmission control modules.
- Have designed and developed CAN Calibration Protocol (CCP) for calibrating & Monitoring ECU RAM Variables in M32R Micro controller family.
- Diagnostics validation using KWP & UDS Protocol.
- Coordinated project activities between offshore teams and clients to enhance communication and ensure timely deliverables.
System Engineer
SRM Technologies Private Ltd
Chennai
2007.07 - 2014.07
- Performed model-based testing in MIL environment for automatic transmission and engine control modules, validating its functionality and performance for each SW release.
- Test procedures and Test cases are developed for Automatic (AT) transmission control and Engine control Systems.
- Commissioned AND & dSPACE HIL for transmission control unit using MATLAB plant model and developed the automation framework for system validation.
- Performed Diagnostics & EOL validation for different vehicle programs.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication
SRM University
Chennai, IndiaSkills
- Over-the-air updates (OTA)
- SOVD & Connected diagnostics
- Automotive communication protocols (CAN,LIN & Ethernet)
- Vector CANoe & Its toolset
- ETAS INCA
- HIL system Integration
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Fusa validation (ISO 26262)
- CAPL & Python
- AWS Kiro
- Datadog
- GitLab CI/CD
- JIRA
Certification
- JLPT (Japanese) L3
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
- TuV - HV Safety training certification
- CMMI L5 Training
Timeline
Lead System Integration Engineer
Jaguar Land Rover
2023.08 - Current
Senior HIL Engineer
CHANGAN UK R&D CENTRE
2022.10 - 2023.08
Senior System Engineer
TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES
2017.11 - 2022.09
Senior Validation Engineer
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles India
2014.08 - 2017.10
System Engineer & Onsite Co-Ordinator
HITACHI Automotive Systems
2009.02 - 2011.10
System Engineer
SRM Technologies Private Ltd
2007.07 - 2014.07
Bachelor of Technology - Electronics and Communication
SRM University