Telematics Test Engineer

Primary Talent Partners has a new contract opening for aTelematics Test Engineerwith our power technology client in Columbus, IN. This is a 12-month contract with a potential for extension.

Pay: $46.00 - $51.00/hr;W2 contract, no PTO, no Benefits. ACA-compliant supplemental package available for enrollment.Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and must be able to sit on Primary Talent Partners W2 without sponsorship.

Schedule:Onsite in Columbus. 9-6 (flexible within standard business hours)

Description:

• Own end-to-end test execution, including test automation and test result documentation in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system, following Agile practices.
• Execute validation for over-the-air (OTA) software updates, connected services, and data-acquisition features, including normal, negative, and edge cases.
• Provide technical support to integratedigital solutions from development through release.
• Debug complex issues across the ECM, telematics device, and cloud or backend systems.
• Develop automation tools or scripts to improve testing efficiency and expand test coverage.
• Share test progress and critical technical issues with project managers in a timely manner.
• Create and maintain reusable test artifacts, test evidence, and coverage records that remain useful beyond the contract period.
• Maintain test execution standards, including documentation quality, test-bench readiness, and clear progress reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required for this position.
• Telematics / connected-vehicle validation - Advanced: Validate OTA software-update and connected-services workflows.
• Embedded or device validation - Advanced: Execute end-to-end test flows, debug complex issues, and support high-quality validation across projects.
• Protocols (CAN / J1939 / UDS) - Advanced: Analyze network communication, interpret logs, and troubleshoot issues.
• CANalyzer / PCAN tools - Intermediate: Perform message analysis, simulation, and tool based troubleshooting.
• Cloud platforms and backend services (Azure / AWS) - Basic: Understand system architecture and support end-to-end integration testing.
• Automation - Intermediate: Develop tools or scripts to improve efficiency and expand test coverage.
• Collaboration - Basic: Communicate technical issues clearly and support partner integration activities.
• Documentation - Intermediate: Clearly document test results, issues, and technical concepts for stakeholders.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems - Intermediate: Create, manage, and maintain test artifacts, test results, and defect records within a PLM system.
• Agile practices - Basic: Plan and execute testing within Agile frameworks, including sprint work, defect tracking, and clear progress updates.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience improving validation processes or reusable test frameworks.
• Familiarity with cloud-to-device integration architecture in telematics systems.
• Experience creating dashboards or reports to track validation progress and quality.

Primary Talent Partners is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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