Kshitija Chougule

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BengaluruMember since July 24, 2026

CANoeCANalyzervTESTstudio (VTT)Test AutomationCAPL AutomationCANLINCAN-TPHIL TestingECU Functional ValidationRegression TestingDiagnostics ValidationCalibration VerificationTiming ValidationFault InjectionDOORSV-ModelASPICE

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CANoeCANalyzervTESTstudio (VTT)Test AutomationCAPL Automation

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Senior HIL Test Engineer with 4.9 years of experience in Automotive ECU Verification Validation, HIL Testing, Test Automation, and Diagnostics Validation for premium OEM programs. Experienced in CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio, CAPL scripting, CAN/LIN communication, UDS diagnostics, and Powertrain ECU validation (Thermal Management, Charger, and DCDC). Skilled in requirements analysis using DOORS, regression testing, fault injection, calibration verification, defect investigation, and software validation following the V-Model and ASPICE.

Hands-on experience with CAPL scripting and Python for automation of validation workflows.

Experience

Senior Test Engineer – BMW CCU01 (Application Software Validation) - KPIT Technologies Pvt. Ltd. - Pune

(2021-10)

Performed verification and validation activities for Automotive Powertrain ECU software in a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) environment, validating Thermal Management, Charger, and DCDC functionalities against OEM requirements.
Analysed software requirements in DOORS and ensured traceability between requirements, test specifications, and validation results.
Developed, automated, and executed regression test cases using Vector vTESTstudio (VTT) and CAPL scripting, reducing manual validation effort.
Configured and maintained HIL test benches including VT System hardware setup, signal mapping, and environment readiness for ECU validation activities.
Developed and executed test specifications based on software requirements using CANoe and vTESTstudio within HIL environments.
Performed ECU functional validation including calibration verification, CAN/LIN communication testing, timing validation, and system behaviour analysis under different operating conditions.
Performed communication protocol validation for CAN, LIN, CAN-TP, and UDS diagnostics including DTC verification, fault memory validation, freeze frame analysis, routine control testing, and ECU reset services.
Developed reusable CAPL utilities for UDS response parsing, multi-byte signal handling, routine validation, and automated diagnostic verification.
Conducted CANoe trace analysis and root cause investigation for software defects, collaborating with development teams for issue resolution.
Managed software defects through defect lifecycle activities including issue reporting, verification, retesting, and closure.
Generated software validation reports, regression summaries, and customer deliverables for BMW software releases.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams including software development, calibration, system testing, and quality teams to ensure software quality and timely project delivery.