Serge Patrick Tchuente - Senior Test Engineer for E-Mobility

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Dettenheim, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

6 months

Heidenheim, Germany

Senior Test Engineer

Voith Group

Software tests for control functions in e-mobility vehicles
Development of software tests for complex system and component functions for control and regulation in commercial vehicles with electric mobility
Analysis of software specifications and creation of test specifications for system and component function tests
Further development and maintenance of test tools
Carrying out manual and/or automated tests based on the test specifications
Review of test specifications and participation in reviews of software specifications
Tools: Vector CANalyzer, SIEMENS Polarion

Oct 2023 - Mar 2024

6 months

Wiener Neustadt, Austria

Embedded Software Tester

ZKW GmbH

Embedded software testing of central digital matrix light control unit
Test automation & execution with Vector VT Systems
Requirements analysis & test strategy using black box methods
UDS diagnostic tests with Vector DiVa & SFD integration with Vector Security Manager
Error analysis & documentation for efficient problem solving
Tools: Vector CANoe Option Ethernet, Vector DiVa, Vector Security Manager, Polarion

Sep 2023 - Feb 2024

6 months

Herzogenaurach, Germany

Application and Requirements Engineer

Schaeffler AG

Testing of the e-axle control unit
Analysis & planning of system requirements with PTC Integrity, creation of test strategies
Testability & traceability: requirement review, creation of test specifications, ensuring traceability
Integration tests on the HiL to validate the transmission, tool adaptation for efficient tests
Technical documentation of the analysis, tests and coverage of customer requirements
Tools: Vector CANoe Option CAN, Windchill PTC Integrity

Nov 2022 - Sep 2023

11 months

Rastatt, Germany

System Test Engineer

Getinge

System test engineer for operating tables
Requirements analysis to develop precise test specifications
Test concept & specification in ALM Polarion for manual & automated tests
Manual test execution to validate the system requirements
Test automation with NI Veristand, optimization of test scripts for efficiency
Tools: Polarion, PCAN Explorer, NI Veristand

Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

1 year 8 months

Filderstadt, Germany

System Test Engineer

Flex Automotive GmbH

System test engineer for configurable function gateway
System analysis & test planning according to ISO 17025 & ASPICE SYS.4/SYS.5 with ALM Polarion
Test concept & automation with Vector VT System & CAPL
Efficient test execution through automation & manual test synchronization
Documentation & traceability according to standards for complete traceability
Tools: Polarion, Vector vTestStudio, Vector CANoe LIN, CAN, CAPL, C#

Oct 2020 - May 2021

8 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Software Test Engineer

Odelo GmbH

Carrying out manual tests and test automation during the development of intelligent tail light, brake light, and turn signal lamps
Automated safety tests to ensure reliability according to safety standards
Test programming in C# & CAPL for targeted automation and scenarios
Hardware integration & HiL migration from Technika HiL to Vector HIL
Rest bus simulation & LIN tests with CANoe & LIN Description File (LDF)
GUI development & signal control for visualizing & controlling tests
ASPICE-compliant documentation in DOORS & Confluence for traceability
Tools: Visual Studio .Net, LIN, Jira, Confluence, CAPL, C#

Aug 2020 - Aug 2020

1 month

Wolfsburg, Germany

Test Engineer

Volkswagen AG

Commissioning and preparation of test vehicles
Control unit updates & configuration on test benches & test vehicles
Tracing & diagnostics with Serial 2 & CANoe for root cause analysis
Commissioning & integration of system components
Troubleshooting & ticket management to optimize processes
Coordination & communication in integration rounds & error discussions
Tools: Jira, Confluence, ODIS, Python

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

6 months

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Software Tester

KNAPP Smart Solutions GmbH

Software tester for robotic systems
Automated software tests with Tosca for high coverage & reliability
CI/CD integration with Jenkins for efficient test processes
Quality-focused development with comprehensive test documentation
Optimization of processes & systems through innovative team work
Integration of real use cases to improve test coverage
Support & error analysis to solve complex problems
Tools: Delphi, Jira, Confluence, Jenkins

Mar 2019 - Aug 2019

6 months

Munich, Germany

System Test Engineer

Magna Telemotive GmbH

System test engineer in the development of vehicle data loggers
Black box tests & error verification to ensure software stability
Manual & automated tests for functionality & system integration
Download & interface tests to verify data transmission
Robustness & bus system tests to validate performance & communication
Tools: Vector CANoe, Bugzilla, Confluence, CAN, LIN, Ethernet, RS232

Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

6 months

Bensheim, Germany

System Test Planner

Dentsply Sirona

Planning system tests for mechatronic systems in medical technology in close cooperation with software developers
Creating test specifications to cover all quality criteria
Test planning & embedded systems with a focus on medical technology
Documentation & reporting for complete traceability
Close cooperation with developers to optimize test processes
Tools: Linux, CAN Bus, PCAN-Explorer, Polarion, dentist chair
Technologies: CAN bus, dentist chair, electric motors

Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

1 year

Gaimersheim, Germany

Test Automation Engineer

BFFT GmbH

Test automation for battery management systems and controllers
Automated tests with CAPL & CANoe for efficient simulations
HIL and component tests to validate battery management systems
Implementation of bus systems for reliable communication
Robustness tests and validation to check system stability
Automated test evaluations and visualization for accurate analysis
Tools: Vector Tools (CANoe CAN bus, CAPL script for test automation)
Programming language: CAPL/C, DXL (DOORS scripting)

Mar 2018 - Feb 2019

1 year

Mannheim, Germany

Requirements Manager

EvoBus GmbH

Requirements management and test specification for the development of various commercial vehicle systems
Test specification and requirements analysis with DOORS
As-is analysis and gap identification to improve test requirements
Derivation and execution of HiL tests for system integration and validation
Technical documentation and traceability for test tracking
Verification of requirements to ensure project compliance
Tools: DOORS
Technologies: dSpace HiL

Mar 2016 - Feb 2017

1 year

Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany

Test Manager

Valeo GmbH

Test manager for driver assistance systems
Creation of system and subsystem specifications based on customer requirements
Specification of software, hardware, and mechanical requirements for clear development guidelines
Test planning and traceability to ensure complete traceability
Test automation and task management to optimize test processes
Project coordination and progress monitoring in close alignment with the PM
Tools: DOORS, Flexray, Vector CANoe, Dimension/Serena

Oct 2014 - May 2019

4 years 8 months

Bretten, Germany

Senior System Test Engineer

Huf GmbH

Senior system test engineer for tire pressure sensors
Creation of requirements documentation according to Automotive SPICE
Derivation and specification of system and subsystem requirements in DOORS
Traceability and test case development for tire pressure sensors
Automation and test scripts in CAPL for efficient HiL tests
Test execution and result analysis, including manual tests
Creation and automation of test reports in HTML and Excel
DOORS management and DXL scripts to increase efficiency
Tools: CANOE, DOORS, EDIABAS
Programming language: CAPL/C, DXL (DOORS scripting)
Technologies: climate chamber, centrifuge, pressure chamber, FlexRay, oscilloscope

Dec 2013 - Sep 2014

10 months

Holzgerlingen, Germany

System Test Engineer

Autoliv GmbH

System test engineer for vehicle radar systems
Customer-oriented requirements analysis for tailored tests
Collaboration with functional development for error analysis
Test architecture and test planning for structured validation
Test case design and CR defect management for complete traceability
Result analysis and reporting to assess system performance
Definition and execution of road tests under real conditions
Instrumentation of test vehicles for precise test conditions
Tools: CANOE, DOORS
Programming language: CAPL/C, XML, Java (Eclipse)
Technologies: Mini HiL

Mar 2012 - Oct 2013

1 year 8 months

Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany

Software Tester

Valeo GmbH

Software testing (validation testing) for embedded systems - automatic parking assistant in automotive
Development and execution of validation tests for embedded systems
Setup and configuration of test environments for prototype validation
Checking and optimizing prototypes based on test results
Change and configuration management for stable development processes
Test automation and optimization by adapting JAVA test generators
Development of a desktop application with JAVA to automate test processes
Creation of test reports and documentation for full traceability
Tools: DOORS, Flexray, Vector CANoe, Dimension/Serena
Programming languages: CAPL/C, XML, Java (Eclipse)

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Schwieberdingen, Germany

HIL Test Bench Support Engineer

Knorr-Bremse

HIL test bench support
Maintenance and documentation of test benches and test objects
Endurance tests and analysis to assess long-term stability
Specification-based tests to meet defined standards
Automation of test documentation for efficient traceability
Development of test bench applications in Pascal / Delphi
Tools: PT Integrity, Delphi
Programming language: Pascal

Apr 2009 - Dec 2010

1 year 9 months

Mannheim, Germany

Test Engineer

Daimler Truck AG & EvoBus

Commissioning and integration testing of body control units: door and climate control units
HIL tests and validation of door and climate control units
Test planning and release management with customers and suppliers
Automated tests with CAPL for efficient validation
Analysis, documentation and issue tracking in DOORS
Regression tests and flexible test times for quality assurance
Tools: Provetech-TA / VBS, DOORS
Programming language: VBS
Technologies: dSPACE HiL

Jul 2008 - Dec 2008

6 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

HIL System Integration Tester

Mercedes-Benz Plant

HIL system integration testing: commissioning of HIL test benches and integration testing of vehicle dynamics control units
System integration: specification and procurement of control unit components
HIL environment: setup of test systems and CAN residual bus simulation
Automation: creation of real-time test cases and Matlab models
Test execution: commissioning and validation of test results
Tools: Provetech-TA / VBS, DOORS
Programming language: VBS
Technologies: dSPACE HiL

Jan 2006 - Jun 2008

2 years 6 months

Karlsbad, Germany

Software Quality Engineer

Harman

Software quality engineer for vehicle infotainment systems, including navigation systems and qualification of diagnostic functions
MMI tests: checking control and fault storage
Automation: diagnostic protocol tests for fault detection
Software validation: tests for data transfer and module stability
MOST network: qualification and fault diagnosis for system optimization
Tools: Vector CANoe, Vector, DiVa
Technology: UDS diagnostics, Optolyser, MOST, CAN bus

Oct 2004 - Dec 2005

1 year 3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Measurement Technology Test Bench Support Engineer

Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH

Setup and support of measurement technology test benches. Stabilization and automation of the process flow during laser trimming
Automation and optimization of the laser calibration system using Agilent HP Vee to increase the efficiency of the calibration process
Stabilization of the calibration process to ensure consistently high quality and reliability in production processes
Support and further development of existing measurement and test systems with Agilent HP Vee
Setup and commissioning of test benches, including semi-finished systems, to create functional and accurate test environments
Carrying out and analyzing measurements for performance verification
Technology: HP Vee Agilent, CTS rotary table, CTS temperature chamber, Tektronix oscilloscope, HP signal generator, probe card and wafers of MEMS sensors, Vötsch shaker

Dec 2001 - Sep 2004

2 years 10 months

Lippstadt, Germany

Test Bench Programmer/Tester

Hella KG, Behr-Hella Thermocontrol GmbH

Commissioning and programming of functional and environmental test benches for overhead control panels (DBE)
Test bench integration and adaptation for a reliable test environment
Software development and simulation: programs to emulate DBE peripherals with LabWindows CVI
Environmental tests and stress tests (temperature and vibration)
Automation and test programming: development of test routines and implementation of test cases
Automation of the DBE diagnostics test with CVI and C language
Functional tests and parameter setting: programming according to the requirements of functional testers
Software testing and test planning: analysis of specifications and creation of test specifications
CAN bus communication and analysis: use of CANoe to filter and analyze CAN messages
Tools: CVI/LabWindows from NI for creating test source code in C, MKS
Technology: CTS temperature chamber, Tektronix oscilloscope, NI PXI, Vötsch shaker environmental test benches

Industry experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Healthcare, Transportation, and Manufacturing.

Automotive

Healthcare

Transportation

Manufacturing

Business area experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Information Technology

Project Management

Skills

Istqb-Certified Senior Test Engineer: System Testing, Software Testing
Test Automation
Requirements Engineering / Management
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Office
Doors
Polarion
Windchill Ptc Integrity
Mks
Linux Suse
Debian
Jira
Confluence
Bugzilla
Plm Dimension
Plm Cmd
Sap Is-U/Uc4g
Visual C#
Visual C++
Visual Basic
Java (Eclipse)
Pascal (Delphi)
Xaml
Pcan Explorer
Html
Css
Php
Javascript
Dxl (Doors)
Provetech
Capl
Dspace Hil
Vector Canoe (Option Lin, Can, Flexray, Ethernet)
Vector Vt Systems
Vector Hil
Picoscope
Adtf
Vector Vteststudio
Vector Diva
Cts Rotary Table
VöTsch Temperature Chamber
VöTsch Shaker
Ni-Teststand
Labwindows
Labview
Oscilloscope
Multimeter
Electrical Load
Odis – Vag Diagnostics
Jenkins
Current Clamp Meter
Svn Tortoise
Git

Languages

French

Native

German

Advanced

English

Intermediate

Education

Dipl. Eng. Electrical Engineering - Communications Engineering · Electrical Engineering - Communications Engineering

Certifications & licenses

Vector DiVa

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 22

Experience in Automotive 20 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 4 y 7 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Test Engineer, Embedded Software Tester, Application and Requirements Engineer

Main industries Automotive, Healthcare, Transportation

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Product Development, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Member since

August 2025

Last update

August 2026

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Serge Patrick is based in Dettenheim, Germany.

Serge Patrick speaks the following languages: French (Native), German (Advanced), English (Intermediate).

Serge Patrick has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Serge Patrick has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Serge Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Serge Patrick would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Test Engineer, Embedded Software Tester, Application and Requirements Engineer.

Serge Patrick's most recent position is Senior Test Engineer at Voith Group.

In recent years, Serge Patrick has worked for Voith Group, ZKW GmbH, Schaeffler AG, Getinge, and Flex Automotive GmbH.

Serge Patrick is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Healthcare, and Transportation. Serge Patrick also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Serge Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Information Technology. Serge Patrick also has some experience in Project Management.

Serge Patrick has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Healthcare.

Serge Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Information Technology.

Serge Patrick holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering - Communications Engineering.

Serge Patrick has 3 certificates. These include: ISTQB- FL Vector vTestStudio, ISTQB-Certified Senior Test Engineer, and Vector DiVa.

The availability of Serge Patrick needs to be confirmed.

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