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ONUR ŞAHAN

AUTOMOTIVE SOFTWARE TESTING LEAD
Izmir

Summary

Dynamic Automotive Software Testing engineer&enthusiast with 12 years of experience in automotive systems. Expert in HIL systems, vehicle powertrain control, modal based software development & testing, systems engineering, test automation, fostering continuous improvement and collaboration. Strong understanding of embedded software and real‑time systems. Practical experience with C, Python and Matlab/Simulink. Adept at mentoring engineers, enhancing skills, and ensuring compliance with ASPICE and ISO26262 standards. Full professional working proficiency in English, also intermediate level German speaker.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages

Work History

Automotive Software Testing Group Lead

Qinshift - Avenga
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for a group of 15 talented software engineers who are remotely working for a German OEM as suppliers who are manifacturing EPAS (Electrical Power Assisted Steering) Systems.
  • Creating the communication and healty working environment in between my team and customer.
  • Sofware diagnostic & Requirements testing is performed using a Python based framework and Python based test automation at customers In House build HIL systems.
  • Monitoring group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement and Training new members accordingly.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.


Technologies: IBM DOORS, C programming, Python, SW HIL

Software Testing Supervisor

Eldor Corporation - NISO
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Responsible for a group of 19 talented software testing engineers within 3 different teams (Unit Testing, Software Integration Testing, Software Qualification Testing) for a company who manifactures On Board Chargers for electric vehicles.
  • ASPICE process is applied throughout the software development process and my role was to make sure that every unit of every software component is tested according to Functional Safety requirements.
  • Both modal based and hand coded software components are tested during the development process.
  • Requirements testing was performed at Vector HIL systems.
  • Also enhancing collaboration between testers and developers with clear communication and regular status meetings was one of my critical roles.


Technologies: Matlab/Simulink , Simulink Test, VectorCast , CANoe, VtestStudio, Lauterbach Debugger, Trace32, Vector HIL Systems

HIL Systems Engineer

Delphi Technologies - Borgwarner
06.2016 - 08.2021
  • Performing HIL validation to verify software behavior under simulated vehicle conditions, including fault injection and UDS/CAN diagnostics as main responsibility. I have mainly specialized in ESM (Ecu Safety Monitoring) Validation for 3 different size of diesel engines for over than 10 different software releases.
  • Participating in designing and building a dSpace HIL system for Heavy Duty vehicle.
  • Test automation using XML framework & ControlDesk for Aftertreatment & Airpath functions.
  • Working in automotive engine control systems and software projects in a multi‑site and multinational development environment.
  • Designing control algorithms and models (using Matlab Simulink) for vehicle/engine / ECU diagnostics and CAN communications.
  • Creating test specifications and test cases to verify perfect match of customer requirement, code and simulink model.


Technologies: Matlab/Simulink , VectorCast , CANoe, VtestStudio, Lauterbach Debugger, Trace32, DSPACE HILs, ControlDesk, Automation Desk, Etas INCA, ATI Vision, XML Framework


OBD Calibration Engineer

Ford Otosan
07.2014 - 05.2016
  • Integration & Calibration of DV5 (1.5 L Diesel) Engine to all B Car Platforms of Ford Vehicles
  • Main responsibility was to calibrate Diagnostics of the Powertrain systems of the vehicle which includes; Airpath, Aftertreatment & Exhaust System, Vehicle Driveability, Auxillary Systems, Fuel-Air Set Point
  • I was responsible for detecting any faulty component or software and taking safety actions. Also making sure that emissions are in EU6.2 limits.


Technologies: ATI Vision, Prototype Vehicles, Dynometer, dSpace HIL Systems, INCA, Vector Canalyzer, DIAGRA, ETIS IDS

Engineering Intern

OPEL AG
06.2013 - 09.2013
  • Fuel Gauge Calibration & Validation for Dual Fuel Cars (LPG/CNG)
  • Integration of the Dual Fuel Injection System


Engineering Intern

OPEL AG
06.2012 - 09.2012
  • I have worked as a Design&Release engineer for fuel systems of Opel Light Duty Vehicles
  • I was mostly responsible for cost reduction of the fuel system parts and running the process with suppliers.


Education

Master of Science - Automotive Engineering

Boğaziçi University
Istanbul, Turkey
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering

Hacettepe University
Ankara, Turkey
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Bornova Anatolian High School
Izmir, Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

    Continuous improvement

    Recreational activity planning

    Motivational skills

    Teamwork and coordination

    Good communication

    Automotive Software Verification & Validation

    Hardware in the Loop (HIL) Systems

    Test Automation

Certification

ISTQB Foundation Level Software Tester

Interests

Automotive, History, Sports

Timeline

ISTQB Foundation Level Software Tester

06-2024

Automotive Software Testing Group Lead

Qinshift - Avenga
09.2022 - Current

Software Testing Supervisor

Eldor Corporation - NISO
08.2021 - 09.2022

HIL Systems Engineer

Delphi Technologies - Borgwarner
06.2016 - 08.2021

OBD Calibration Engineer

Ford Otosan
07.2014 - 05.2016

Engineering Intern

OPEL AG
06.2013 - 09.2013

Engineering Intern

OPEL AG
06.2012 - 09.2012

Master of Science - Automotive Engineering

Boğaziçi University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Automotive Engineering

Hacettepe University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Bornova Anatolian High School
04.2001 -
ONUR ŞAHANAUTOMOTIVE SOFTWARE TESTING LEAD