Location: Hybrid - 4 days at office - Waterloo or Ottawa, ON

Role Description

- Test and validate prototype firmware across existing and current vehicle platforms

- Collaborate with design and system engineers to identify assembly, serviceability, and usability issues

- Drive, test, and evaluate engineering prototypes to collect performance, functional, and user-experience data

- Troubleshoot infotainment, firmware, electrical, and system-level issues and develop clear reproduction steps

- Service and maintain instrumentation systems, firmware interfaces, and vehicle wire harnesses

- Precisely document test cases, issues, improvements, and troubleshooting steps

Core Qualifications

- Minimum 2+ years of relevant automotive, prototype, systems, or validation experience

- Hands-on proficiency with wiring, sensor installation, and electrical system checkout

- Ability to diagnose wiring, firmware, and system-level issues

- Strong QA and testing mindset with a customer-first perspective

- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail; ability to follow step-by-step procedures with precision





- Familiarity with issue tracking tools and structured documentation practices

- Basic computer proficiency for diagnostics, issue reporting, and command execution

- Ability to execute commands or scripts in a Linux terminal to gather diagnostic data

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Demonstrated ability and desire to rapidly learn new tools, skills, and technologies in a fast-paced environment

- Proven excellence in past roles with creativity in solving mechanical or technical problems

Education & Certifications

- Diploma or Degree in Automotive Technology, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field preferred

- ASE Certification or equivalent technical certification a plus

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with fully electric vehicles

- Professional motorsports or high-performance vehicle experience

- Fabrication and advanced wiring experience

- Ability to analyze firmware features from a customer perspective to identify vulnerabilities

📌 Vehicle Test Engineer (Waterloo)
🏢 FPT Americas
📍 Waterloo