Gokuldas R

Automotive Embedded Validation Engineer with 3+ years of experience in ADAS, Body, Powertrain, and next-generation ECU validation for BMW projects. Strong expertise in Automotive Ethernet, SOME/IP, CAN/CAN FD, UDS diagnostics, HIL testing, and ISO 26262 functional safety validation. Hands-on experience in system, software, and component-level verification using CANoe, ECU-Test, Wireshark, Trace32, INCA, and Vector toolchains.

Skilled in fault injection, ECU communication analysis, diagnostics validation, and automated test development using CAPL and Python in ASPICE-aligned environments.

Functional Safety Test Engineer (System & Software) - KPIT Technologies

(2025-07)

• Performed system and software validation of IPNext ECU for BMW platform in ASPICE and ISO 26262-compliant environment.
• Validated Automotive Ethernet and SOME/IP communication between ECUs using CANoe and Wireshark.
• Executed HIL-based functional and fault-injection testing for safety-critical ECU functionalities.
• Analyzed network traces, ECU logs, and software behavior using Wireshark, Trace32, Logic Analyzer, and ECU-Test.
• Developed and executed automated test workflows using ECU-Test and Vector toolchain.
• Verified safety mechanisms, fault reactions, and safe-state transitions for ASIL-compliant systems.
• Collaborated with system, software, diagnostics, and integration teams for root cause analysis and defect resolution.

Component Test Engineer – Functional Safety - KPIT Technologies

(2023-09 - 2025-07)

• Executed component-level functional safety testing for BMW Combined Charging Unit (CCU) supporting ECE, Chademo, GBT, and NACS charging standards.
• Developed and automated safety and regression test cases using ECU-Test, CANoe, ControlDesk, and INCA.
• Validated diagnostics (UDS), CAN communication, and safety-related ECU behavior according to ISO 26262 requirements.
• Performed ECU flashing and diagnostics using ESys and Ediabas.
• Managed test execution, defect lifecycle, and requirement traceability using Octane and Jira.
• Supported safety verification activities aligned with ISO 26262 and ASPICE processes.

Programmer – HIL Testing (ADAS & Powertrain) - SRM Technologies

(2023-01 - 2023-09)

• Conducted HIL testing for ADAS and Engine ECUs focusing on diagnostics, communication, and robustness validation.
• Developed automated test setups and scripts using vTESTstudio and CANoe.
• Verified CAN Tx/Rx behavior, ECU response timing, and fault handling.
• Executed UDS diagnostic service testing and analyzed protocol-level responses using ISO 15765-TP.
• Performed XCP-based calibration and measurement validation.
• Supported requirement analysis, debugging, and test documentation.

Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) - Electrical & Electronics Engineering - NCERC, Thrissur