Vincenzo Costa

Worked under the SME Maintenance FIP for Speed Triple and Tiger programmes. Supported validation activities and automation development for robotic motorcycle control.

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Developed and maintained calibration files for automated motorcycle testing.
• Provided general integration and validation support for software and electronics systems.
• Designed and tested a robotic rider system capable of controlling clutch, gearshift, and rear brake on a rolling road.
• Reported directly to the Feature Integration and Performance team (FIP) to support maintenance and performance goals.

Tools used: Vector CANoe/CANape, calibration tools, in-house automation systems.

Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd (6 months project): part of the Software Integration team with focus on faults reported in the User Acceptance Testing activity on sports cars programmes (Aston Martin Vanquish). Main Responsibilities:

• Reviewed and classified faults reported by drivers during UAT sessions, distinguishing between software bugs, expected behaviors, hardware faults, etc.
• Analyzed CAN logs and Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to identify the root causes of issues.
• Managed Jira tickets for faults, including raising, reviewing, maintaining, and retesting them as needed.
• Collaborated with module and feature owners to differentiate between known issues and new bugs, assigning appropriate priorities.
• Worked closely with Vehicle Line Managers to review and prioritize reports and bugs from testing activities.

Tools used: CANoe/CANalyzer/CANape, EVOdiag, AMDS diagnostic tool, Jira, Teamwork, Excel, Office Suite

McLaren Automotive Ltd (2 months project): Software update and troubleshooting of McLaren 750s at Baltimore port upon shipment to retailers.

Tools used: MDS2 diagnostic tool

Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Coordinating the planning and budgeting electrical/software changes on all series programmes driven by model year updates and by field/warranty reports since launch.
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• Manages the overall feature implementation plan for the project, aligning developing content with vehicle milestones and validation plans.
• Responsible for all the vehicle electronics technical deliverables (attributes, DVP, DFMEAs, Part Release,...) of the project, in accordance to the McLaren Development Process
• Define and manage the electrical content budget for the project, in collaboration with the Programme Manager
• Represent the “Electronics” department within the project team, reporting information, concerns and milestone achievements
• Be the point of contact for escalations coming from the field

Electronics System and Controls Main Point of Contact - McLaren Artura. Main responsibilities and tasks:

• Served as the primary point of contact for all external stakeholders concerning the McLaren Artura.
• Led external contractor teams in updating software across the McLaren Artura fleet, ensuring smooth operations and compliance.

Relevant Experiences:

• Baltimore Port, McLaren US HQ, and McLaren Retailers (5 months): Managed software updates for the McLaren Artura fleet in the US, including overseeing the external contractor team. Provided specialized support for Artura launch events at key McLaren retailer showrooms, including McLaren Beverly Hills, McLaren Newport, and McLaren Boston.
• McLaren Production Centre & Chipping Warden, UK (3 months): Led external contractor teams in software updates at key locations, including providing critical support at Southampton Port to ensure successful worldwide shipments.

Tools Used: Vector Canape, Canalyzer, Canoe, DTS Monaco.

McLaren Automotive Ltd - Woking, UK (1 year and 8 months)
Role: Main Support Engineer for McLaren Artura

• Provided primary support for the McLaren Artura production line during the FEU to Job 1 phase, focusing on software, electronics, and electrical systems.
• Coordinated a dedicated engineering production team and facilitated additional support from project engineers to ensure vehicle integrity during and after assembly.
• Led fleet software updates and supported shakedown tests to validate vehicle performance.

Utilized tools including Vector Canape, Canalyzer, Canoe, and DTS Monaco.

SolarEdge - Napoli, Italy (4 months)
Role: Validation Engineer for VCU on FIAT Ducato

• Contributed to the validation team for the Vehicle Control Unit (VCU) in the full-electric FIAT Ducato van.
• Responsible for writing and executing test cases in both in-vehicle and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) environments.

Utilized tools such as Vector Canalyzer, Canoe, CAPL, Dianalyzer, Matlab/Simulink, and dSpace ControlDesk for validation processes.