Techincal Writer

Role Summary
The Technical Writer for Automotive ECU Validation is responsible for creating, organizing, and maintaining high quality technical documentation that supports the validation and verification of Electronic Control Units (ECUs). This role acts as a bridge between test engineers, software/hardware teams, suppliers, and OEM stakeholders to ensure clarity, compliance, and traceability across the validation lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Documentation Development

Create and maintain test plans, test procedures, test reports, traceability matrices, and validation summaries.

Translate engineering inputs (requirements, test data, Jira issues, Vector tools output) into clear, structured documents aligned with OEM standards.

Develop DFMEA/PFMEA supporting documents, validation compliance checklists, and safety related documentation (ASIL A–D where applicable).

Requirements & Traceability

Interpret system, software, and hardware requirements from DOORS, Jama, or Polarion.

Map validation test cases to requirements ensuring full coverage and compliance.

Work closely with functional safety teams to align documentation with ISO processes.

Test Artifacts & Evidence Management

Convert raw test logs (CANoe/CANalyzer, INCA, ETAS tools, scripts) into readable, engineering‑grade evidence.

Ensure standardized formatting, version control, and metadata tagging across all validation artifacts.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

Work with validation engineers, calibration teams, software developers, and program managers.

Participate in design reviews, validation reviews, and stakeholder meetings to gather documentation requirements.

Support suppliers in aligning their deliverables with OEM documentation expectations.

Compliance & Process Adherence

Ensure documentation follows automotive standards such as ISO (Functional Safety), ASPICE, SAE J, OEM‑specific guidelines (Ford, GM, Stellantis, Rivian, Nissan).

Maintain consistency across documentation repositories (SharePoint, Confluence, GitLab, PLM systems).

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

Strong understanding of automotive ECUs (Body, Powertrain, Chassis, ADAS, Infotainment).

Familiarity with tools such as CANoe/CANalyzer, INCA, ETAS, dSPACE, Vector tools, XCP/UDS, logging tools.

Experience with test frameworks, validation workflows, and verification methodologies.

Ability to read DBC files, CAN logs, test outputs, and basic diagnostic services.

Documentation & Writing Skills

Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to simplify complex engineering topics.

Strong command of document structuring, templates, grammar, and engineering clarity.

Proficiency with MS Office, Confluence, Visio, SharePoint, DOORS, Polarion, Jama.

Soft Skills

Detail oriented and structured thinker.

Strong stakeholder communication.

Ability to manage multiple document streams across engineering teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or Technical Communication.

Background in ECU development, validation, or automotive testing.

Exposure to ASIL related documentation and safety analysis workflows.

Experience working with global engineering teams (India, Morocco, Europe, North America).

Location
Onsite in either Palo Alto, CA or Irvine, CA.

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