ecu.test Experts in Germany

Testing and verification of high-voltage systems

• Performed integration and system tests for control units in PHEV/EV vehicles using ECU-TEST (TraceTronic), Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, ETAS INCA, Tornado, E-Sys, and EDIABAS.
• Analyzed the interaction of high-voltage control units (including CCU, BMU, inverter, IPB, and IPF) and carried out software updates and flash processes to verify new software versions.
• Worked closely with software, system, and integration teams in an agile development environment to analyze issues and verify new software versions.

• Interim and consulting assignments for service companies in transformation and growth phases.
• CEP, Cologne: Stabilization during an acute liquidity crisis, avoiding insolvency. Liquidity status and planning, payment management, discussions with the bank and creditors, receivables management, coordination with tax advisors and legal counsel.
• IT and SAP service provider: Diagnosis of sales and delivery, realignment of the operating model, and management-level steering.
• IT service provider close to the banking sector: Sales transformation with KPI reporting, target system, and hiring concept.
• Coaching of Managing Directors and development of performance systems with reporting to the shareholders.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive test strategies, test methods, test processes, and test tools (Playwright, Selenium) for the calibration system, resulting in a 50% improvement in the accuracy and efficiency of testing processes.
• Carried out a thorough analysis of software requirements to ensure alignment with testing objectives and standards.
• Superintended the creation of a new software test environment and simulation conception, facilitating realistic testing scenarios.
• Planned and coordinated all test activities within an agile industrial environment, ensuring effective utilization of resources and timely delivery of 5+ high-quality software products.
• Led the continuous improvement of the test infrastructure and tools, leveraging innovative solutions to streamline testing processes.
• Tracked and reported test progress, employing effective defect management techniques to promptly identify and address issues.
• Enhanced and updated the software testing strategy for an ongoing project, ensuring alignment with project goals and objectives.
• Established effective coordination with the 17 stakeholders, fostering collaboration and communication, and integrating their input into the software testing strategy, resulting in improved project outcomes.
• Aligned the software testing strategy with the organization's development process landscape, ensuring seamless integration of testing activities into the overall software development lifecycle.
• Directed activities based on the developed software testing strategy, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources efficiently to optimize testing efforts and achieve 100% of project milestones.
• Led and managed a project using agile methodologies, focusing on test and simulation systems to create realistic simulations for complex calibration rigs, ensuring software quality by reducing production time through efficient testing strategies, leading to on-time and on-budget project completion.
• Conducted comprehensive risk analysis to identify project-related risks and implement necessary changes to improve workflow.
• Prepared and delivered project closure reports and lessons learned to stakeholders, enabling continuous improvement.
• Proactively sought opportunities to enhance customer value by understanding their problems and implementing appropriate actions.

• Customer interface and relationship management
• Requirements management and work coordination
• Technical and functional support focusing on automotive Ethernet

• Executed standard/complex test cases using ECU-test and Python, improving test throughput by 30%.
• Performed validation and execution of ECU test cases on HiL benches for ADAS to ensure functional quality before release.
• Worked closely with customers to align test activities with project requirements and provide regular validation updates.
• Coordinated with subcontractors to track defects, ensure timely issue resolution, and maintain test quality.
• Ensured testbench stability and maintenance before executing test plans, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
• Developed Python-based automation scripts for reporting and workflow automation.
• Managed test issues and documentation via Jira in coordination with QA and development teams.
• Used CANPE for measuring signals of CAN, FlexRay, Ethernet, and IP using Vector CAN tools.

• Project coordination: Managed timelines, deliverables, change requests (CRs) and resources, combining maturity gate reviews and program increments.
• Stakeholder management: Building strong relationships with both internal teams and external customers.
• BMW programs: BCP, BDC, MIC Next, IDC Evo, covering functional validation (including functional safety), product validation, homologation and compliance.
• Risk management: Proactively identified and resolved critical risks in software/product releases through cross-functional coordination to keep projects on track.