**Role & seniority: ** Testing & Validation Engineer (EOL / Functional Testing), 4–6 years experience (mid-level)

**Stack/tools: ** NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop); test rigs/fixtures; electrical test instruments; protocols CAN/CAN-FD, SocketCAN, UDS, OBD-II, I2C, SPI

**Top 3 responsibilities: **

Own and develop EOL & functional test strategy for EV battery packs and rapid DC charging systems
Create test specifications, test plans, acceptance criteria and support validation of test setups (rigs/fixtures)
Build/maintain automated test environments (ATE/HIL), debug failures, perform root-cause analysis, and improve cycle time/robustness

Must-have skills:
- Hands-on EOL/functional testing of electrical/electromechanical systems (4–6 years)
- Strong electrical fundamentals incl. power electronics, rectifiers, power supplies
- Practical experience with ATE and HIL
- Proficiency in LabVIEW/TestStand
- Working knowledge of CAN/CAN-FD, UDS/OBD-II, I2C, SPI and ability to analyze test data
Nice-to-haves:
- Experience integrating with system integrators for test rig installation/validation
- Deep familiarity with electrical/electro-mechanical validation techniques and safety/regulatory compliance specifics (beyond baseline)
Location & work type: Not explicitly stated; role is within **Testing & Validation

Full Description

You'll be working with the Testing & Validation team.

This team focuses on building robust End of Line (EOL) and Functional Testing systems for EV Battery Packs and Rapid Chargers. The team is responsible for ensuring quality, reliability, repeatability, and performance of critical electrical and electronic systems before they reach customers.

Our philosophy: Break. Believe. Build

Break stuff. Break assumptions. Break the thumb rule.

Believe in the team. Believe in the process. Believe through failures.

Build fast. Build passionately. Build to simplify.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will own the End of Line (EOL) and Functional Testing of EV Battery Packs and Rapid Chargers. You will work closely with Design, System Integration and Manufacturing teams to develop effective test strategies and build test infrastructure that ensures consistent quality in production.

Requirements

Develop EOL and Functional Testing strategy for EV battery packs and rapid DC charging systems Define and write detailed test specifications, test plans and acceptance criteria Design, support and maintain Automated Test Equipment (ATE) and HIL (Hardware-In-the-Loop) environments Identify test methodologies, instruments and validation techniques for electrical and electro-mechanical systems Work with system integrators to develop, install and validate test rigs and fixtures Use tools such as NI LabVIEW, NI TestStand and related platforms to support test automation Perform debugging, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis of failures during EOL testing Analyze test data and provide actionable feedback to design and manufacturing teams Improve test process cycle time, accuracy, robustness and repeatability Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements

The ideal candidate requires

4-6 years of hands-on experience in EOL / Functional Testing of electrical or electromechanical systems Strong knowledge of electrical fundamentals, power electronics, rectifiers and power supplies Hands-on experience with Automated Test Equipment (ATE) Experience in HIL test environments Proficiency in NI LabVIEW and/or NI TestStand

Experience with protocols: CAN, CAN-FD, SocketCAN, UDS, OBD-II, I2C, SPI Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work cross-functionally with Design, System Integration and Manufacturing teams

What Matters

Structured, data-driven approach to problem solving Detail-oriented mindset with high ownership Strong communication and documentation skills High collaboration and team orientation Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

About Us

Exponent simplifies energy for EVs.

Co-founded by Arun Vinayak (Ather Energy's Founding Partner & Former Chief Product Officer) and Sanjay Byalal (Former hardware strategic sourcing and cell strategy lead, Ather and Former Supply Chain Lead, HUL), Exponent focuses on solving two sides of the energy problem by building the e^pump (charging station) and e^pack (battery pack) which together unlock 15-min rapid charging

The 200+ strong team has tons of EV experience and is in the process of hiring more professionals to build & scale Exponent as one of the best EV Energy Companies out of India

Test Engineer

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