Motor Control, BLDC, PMSM Testing

Key Responsibilities

1. Embedded System Testing

Develop and execute manual test cases for embedded firmware and control software.

Perform black-box and gray-box testing for motor control applications.

Validate firmware on embedded targets (MCU/DSP-based systems).

Analyze requirements and define test strategy, test scenarios, and coverage metrics.

2. Motor Control Validation

Test control algorithms for:

BLDC, PMSM, and Induction Motors

Field-Oriented Control (FOC)

Speed, torque, and position control loops

Validate system performance under:

Different loads and operating conditions

Voltage, temperature, and environmental variations

Verify motor start-up, shutdown, fault handling, and safety features

3. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) & Bench Testing

Conduct testing using:

Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, power analyzers

Motor dyno setups and test benches

Perform hardware-software integration testing

Support HIL/MIL/SIL validation setups (if applicable)

4. Defect Management & Debugging

Identify, log, and track defects using tools like JIRA/ALM

Perform root cause analysis (RCA) with development teams

Analyze logs, signals, and waveforms for debugging issues

5. Compliance & Quality Assurance

Ensure compliance with standards such as:

IEC, ISO, or automotive SPICE (if applicable)

Maintain traceability matrix (RTM) and test documentation

Support audits and customer quality reviews

6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Interaction

Work closely with:

Embedded developers

Control algorithm engineers

Hardware teams

Participate in client discussions, status reviews, and test reporting

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of embedded systems and microcontrollers (ARM, TI C2000, etc.)

Experience in manual testing of embedded firmware

Deep knowledge of:

Motor control systems and power electronics

PWM, ADC, feedback systems (encoders, Hall sensors)

Hands-on experience with:

Lab instruments (oscilloscope, multimeter, etc.)

Understanding of communication protocols:

UART, SPI, I2C, CAN

Testing Expertise

Strong in test case design and execution

Experience in:

Functional testing

System integration testing

Regression testing

Exposure to test automation frameworks (Python/PyTest - added advantage)

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and debugging skills

Excellent documentation and reporting capabilities

Effective communication with cross-functional teams and clients

Preferred / Good-to-Have Skills

Experience with MATLAB/Simulink (Model-Based Design/Testing)

Knowledge of AUTOSAR / Functional Safety (ISO 26262) (for automotive domain)

Experience in Power Tools / Industrial Drives / Automotive ECUs

Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and test automation tools

Education

Bachelor's / Master's degree in:

Electronics / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering or related field

Key Deliverables

Test plans, test cases, and execution reports

Defect reports with RCA

Validation reports for motor control performance

Test coverage and quality metrics

Typical KPI Metrics

Test coverage (%)

Defect leakage / escape rate

Test execution efficiency

Requirement traceability compliance

SF ID : 534470, 534471, 534473, 534475