Navya Yadlapalli

Test Automation Engineer Iii (Sil, Hil & Mil) @ARi

Peoria, IL, US

Played a pivotal role in advancing test automation processes for embedded automotive systems, driving improvements in test efficiency, coverage, and product quality.• Automated SIL, HIL, and MIL test scenarios using ECU-Test, Python, and Squish IDE, significantly reducing manual effort and improving regression testing.• Designed and executed test cases using MATLAB/Simulink for embedded automotive ECUs, ensuring thorough validation across multiple environments• Configured dSPACE HIL systems, performed I/O mapping, signal simulation, and hardware setup for Body Control Units (BCUs) and modules (e.g, sunroof, seat heater, doors).• Developed and integrated Simulink/Stateflow models to support closed-loop validation and system-level testing.• Built custom wiring harnesses and HIL benches with real loads (solenoids, resistive sensors), validating electrical signal integrity and hardware functionality.• Created automated scripts for display and diagnostics testing, improving scalability and reducing test cycle times.• Developed test plans for CAN, J1939, and CANSNIFF protocols to ensure compliance with automotive communication standards.• Used tools like CANape, SCII, and Vector CANoe for diagnostics, calibration, and fault injection testing via dSPACE FIUs.• Validated diagnostic features including DTCs, debounce timing, and Failure Mode Indicators (FMIs).• Authored detailed test strategies, traceable test cases, and test reports in alignment with customer specifications and industry standards.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, analyze failure logs, and support New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts.