Master Thesis - Data-Driven Test Strategy Optimization for Fault Detection in Automotive Electronic Control Units

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What we offer:

Group Summary:

Testing automotive Electronic Control Units (ECUs) is a complex engineering challenge. Modern electronic systems operate under countless combinations of voltages, temperatures, power cycles, restart sequences, and system loads.

Since it is impossible to test every possible operating condition, engineers must identify the most effective test scenarios to uncover hidden weaknesses and potential failures.

In this thesis project, you will investigate how available design and reliability data can be used to recommend test strategies that maximize the likelihood of detecting faults in ECU designs.

The project will focus on establishing relationships between:

• ECU design characteristics
• Component technologies
• Circuit functions
• Historical failure mechanisms
• Test conditions and operating scenarios

Using available engineering data, you will evaluate whether a method can be developed to automatically recommend optimized test cases and operating conditions for fault detection.

Throughout the project, you will collaborate with subject matter experts and gain insight into real-world automotive verification and reliability challenges.

Expetected Outcome
The objective of this thesis is to develop and evaluate a methodology for recommending test strategies and test conditions that increase the probability of revealing faults and weaknesses in automotive ECU designs.

Expected deliverables include:

• A proposed methodology for test strategy optimization
• Identification of key design parameters linked to fault occurrence
• Recommended operating conditions and test scenarios for fault detection
• Validation of the methodology using real ECU designs and historical failure cases
• Analysis of the effectiveness, strengths, and limitations of the approach
• Recommendations for future implementation within Magna's verification processes

The results have the potential to improve both verification efficiency and product reliability while reducing the risk of undetected design weaknesses.

Qualifications

You are a curious and motivated student with a strong analytical mindset and an interest in solving technical challenges. You enjoy learning new technologies, taking initiative, and collaborating with others to find innovative solutions. Most importantly, you are eager to apply your academic knowledge to a real-world engineering challenge within the automotive industry.

We are looking for students who:

• Are pursuing a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mechatronics, Reliability Engineering, Data Science, or a related field
• Have a strong interest in automotive electronics and system reliability
• Possess analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working with data, engineering models, and technical investigations
• Are able to work independently in a structured manner
• Communicate effectively in English
  

Application and Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the thesis project, please contact Talent Acquisition Partner Per Lind, [email protected] or Manager, Morgan Mathiesen, [email protected]

Last application date: 2026-10-15. Please note that we review applications on an ongoing basis and the position may be filled before last application date.

Start: Spring 2027, 30 p Master
Number of Students: 1

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