Francois Normandin

About Francois Normandin

I am a Senior Manager for Test Automation Software Systems, currently leading the development of hardware test solutions for ECUs at Rivian and VW Group Technologies. My focus is on ensuring rigor and reliability from design validation through end-of-line functional testing.I architect and direct the development of comprehensive execution frameworks designed to streamline test orchestration across diverse hardware platforms and vehicle programs. By engineering interoperability across a heterogeneous technology stack (LabVIEW, C++, Python, React, and Rust), I establish a cohesive ecosystem that connects distributed test execution with cloud-scale data management.

Experience

1. Senior Manager Software Systems

   Rivian and Volkswagen Group Technologies

   Nov 2024 — Present · Palo Alto, CA, US

   Lead the full lifecycle development of Electrical Hardware Test Automation Systems software, overseeing design validation, engineering verification, and end-of-line functional testing for critical ECUs including Infotainment, ADAS, Battery Management, Telematics, and Vehicle Access.Architect and direct the development of a comprehensive software framework and advanced Execution Framework Software for Automated Test Equipment (ATE). This includes establishing foundational systems that streamline the orchestration and deployment of rigorous tests across diverse hardware platforms and new vehicle programs throughout the entire product lifecycle, while also integrating industry-standard protocols to enhance diagnostic precision.Drive the strategic evolution of test automation capabilities by integrating advanced LabVIEW, C++, and Python applications, with a strong emphasis on robust data management solutions utilizing Databricks and AWS for both parametric testing and continuous monitoring paradigms within a unified framework.Champion the development and implementation of agentic AI workflows to significantly accelerate the creation, documentation, and standardization of hardware tests, driving efficiency and uniformity across test development processes.

Education

• Université Laval

  Optical Fibre: Propagation and Components

  2001 — 2001

• Université de Montréal

  Mineur en Arts et Sciences, Mathematics and Spanish

  2002 — 2008

• CCE San Diego

  Cleanroom Operation & Management

  2004 — 2004

• La Pocatière College

  DEC in Physics Engineering, Engineering Physics

  1992 — 1995

Skills

• System Architecture
• 3d Modeling
• Génie Logiciel
• Electronics
• Microfluidics Integration
• Ingénierie Des Systèmes
• Certified Labview Architect
• Simulations
• Embedded Systems
• Characterization
• Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (Fpga)
• Labview
• Programmation
• Instrumentation
• Fpga
• Automation
• Systèmes Embarqués
• Lab Design
• Électronique