Harshitha Mente

Automotive System & Functional Safety Test Engineer with 4.11 years of experience in HIL validation, ECU diagnostics, and automotive software testing. Strong expertise in CAPL automation, CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, dSPACE ControlDesk, VT System and Vector toolchain for system and regression testing. Hands-on experience in ISO 26262 functional safety validation for ASIL-B, ASIL-C, and ASIL-D systems.

Skilled in EPS steering systems, traction inverter validation, diagnostics testing, fault injection, ECU flashing, and test bench setup. Experienced in ASPICE-aligned testing processes, requirement analysis using DOORS, defect management, and cross-functional collaboration. Knowledge of ADAS validation, UDS diagnostics, CAN/CAN-FD/LIN protocols, and automotive embedded systems.

HIL Test Engineer / Functional Safety Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (2021-08 – Present)

• VOLVO – EPS Steering System Validation
• Led system testing activities for EPS steering modules focusing on diagnostics and MVI validation.
• Developed and executed CAPL-based automation scripts in CANoe, reducing manual regression effort and improving test coverage.
• Performed ECU flashing, debugging, and fault analysis using DSA Tool, Infineon MemTool, and UDE Debugger.
• Configured dual-channel steering bench setups and executed HIL testing using Vector and dSPACE platforms.
• Prepared test specifications from DOORS requirements and tracked defects using PTC Integrity.
• Collaborated with development and client teams for issue analysis, debugging, and timely resolution.
• RIVIAN – Functional Safety Validation
• Designed and executed ISO 26262-compliant safety validation test cases for Traction Inverter Systems.
• Validated ASIL-B, ASIL-C, and ASIL-D safety requirements across functional and system-level testing.
• Performed automated and manual testing activities to ensure safety requirement traceability and compliance.
• Contributed to safety-critical testing aligned with automotive functional safety lifecycle standards.
• Renault, BYD, GWM, Changan, Arrival & Fiat Ducato – Diagnostic & System Testing
• Performed EPS-MVI and diagnostics validation using UDS protocol for multiple OEM automotive programs.
• Executed regression, delta, integration, and HIL testing activities using CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, and LABCAR.
• Conducted DEM event configuration, 7Z testing, and ECU fault-free setup for diagnostics validation.
• Analyzed software requirements from DOORS and developed maintainable test cases aligned with ASPICE standards.
• Logged defects, generated validation reports, and collaborated with stakeholders to resolve software and hardware issues.

Bachelor of Technology in ECE – Shri Vishnu Engineering College for Women's (2017 – 2021)