Piotr Miernikowski

Test Manager - System Bench w Magna Electronics Europe

Schöllkrippen, Bavaria, Germany

About

I am working for 14 years already in system testing area in Automotive. Technology progress in this particular area is impressive in all aspects. I have started as a tester in project which software was fitting into single 64kB micro developed by local team. Currently we have GBs of software consist of 100 of components delivered by 100 different suppliers which at the end will become part of single vehicle component.

Experience

  • Test Manager - System Bench at MAGNA ELECTRONICS EUROPE GMBH UND CO KG
    Nov 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 8 mos

    • Product lines: camera systems • Managing test teams in active safety area. • Keeping test budget. • Working in complex business project structures.

  • IT&V Engineering Group Manager at Aptiv
    Sep 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Line management for test department. • Hiring and team building strategies - supporting hiring process. • Product lines: radar and camera systems • Managing test teams in active safety area.

  • Delphi (10 yrs 6 mos)
    • Testing Team Lead - Automotive embedded systems.
      Mar 2013 - Sep 2017 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      • Product lines: multidomain controllers, camera systems, ultrasonic modules, alarm system, ADAS systems, DC converters, RF transmitter, door control modules, steering column modules, internal lighting systems. • Preparation of the test schedule (MS Project) and working with PJM. Preparation of the test strategy documents according to GSCP (internal SPICE compliant process). Reporting project testing metrics, monitoring the test execution. Preparation of the test environment and bench concepts based on dSPACE, NI and VECTOR solutions. Responsible for audits in test department related to managed projects. 4 successful external SPICE Eng.10 audits for level 1, 2 and 3. Cooperation with Start team during quotation phase – preparation of project estimates for testing activities. Part of quotation meetings with the customer in role of testing expert. Supporting the workshops and troubleshooting at customer site. In ongoing project managing a team of 16 engineers working with ADAS solutions. Focus on front vision system covering: Pedestrian and vehicle detection, traffic sign recognition, line detection, road profile estimation, adaptive lighting. Direct work with customer and higher managers. Awarded for extraordinary involvement to troubleshoot customer reported issues for BMW program. Recognition award for involvement and support in testing Audi controller program.

    • Advanced Software System Test Engineer - Automotive embedded systems.
      Mar 2011 - Feb 2013 · 2 yrs

      • Testing of body controller devices – lead responsibilities. Support of the lead engineer with preparation of the test metrics and managing the part of team in India. Preparation of the test schedule (MS Project) and working with PJM. Transferring project in the maintenance phase to technical site in India. Online support and trainings for the team in India. Preparation of the test strategy documents according to GSCP (internal SPICE compliant process). Supporting projects after SOP (battery charger management, body controllers, alarm systems). • Testing of ultrasonic modules – lead responsibilities. Temporary replacement for lead engineer. Preparation of the test schedule (MS Project) and working with PJM. Preparation of the test strategy documents according to GSCP (internal SPICE compliant process). Reporting project testing metrics, monitoring the test execution. Support for the test execution for ultrasonic products. Writing test specification and test automation based on CANoe. Working with LIN and CAN bus. Preparation support tools based on Python language..

    • Software Systems Test Engineer
      Mar 2008 - Feb 2011 · 3 yrs

      Testing of body controller devices focus on internal and external lighting, start and stop, central door locking, alarm systems, network management FIAT, GM. Preparation of the test libraries for bench hardware management. Working with customer requirements for big Italian OEM (Doors). Reporting errors in Rational Synergy tools. Preparation of the reports for customer. Supporting troubleshooting at customer sites including in car signals measurement based on scope and bus analysers. Support of the lead engineer with preparation of the test metrics and managing the part of team in India. Transferring project in the maintenance phase to technical site in India. Online support and trainings for the team in India. Support in customer plant with issue reproduction in analysis. Support for the resident engineer. Awarded for the engagement during customer support activities.