In India, engineering students do not have the freedom to choose how many subjects they may take in a particular semster. This causes influence to their potential to deep dive into the particular subject and focuses on the studies. Addon to that, students may get multiple assignments and practicals that may cause irritation to manage the flow. 

The same thing goes on me. Lets talk about my situation. As I'm am now at the edge of the 6th semester of my B.tech, I got my dead lines to work submission very nearer. In this semester, I got 55+ term work topics including some physical prototypes, presentations, Computer aided designs and drafting, product conceptual sketch designs, Paper works (written assignments), Some numericals problems to solve, and laboratory files. This feels quite a burden some times but if you manage it properly than it's a fun. I used to follow this four steps which, I had found best for dealing with multiple assignments tasks, have a look.

Follow LMS instructions

We got our tasks notification on the Canvas LMS. This may differs from university to university or institution to institution. Some collages don't uses LMS for those students, I advice to prepare a file or notations when someone assigns you a task. However, my university has it's own LMS. Canvas LMS having each and every facility to track the work assigned tasks and other course related modules, but there are some drawbacks. In general, one can use LMS to note down assigned task.

Keep track record

I often prepare the spread sheet to store and track the assigned submission data as below. I divide the assignments and laboratory work  for each and every subjects. I used to use MS Excel for doing this job. Then I put the task number (in form of experiments and assignments) in respective subject from list. I give it colour fill in form of the status and priority like, I fill yellow if work is pending, red if high in priority, grey if not assigned and green if submitted or completed. I also put the remarks for next moves.

  

Make it handy

Generally i put all high in priority files on my desktop environment because whenever you login to your PC you see it first. So it gives you attention to look onto it. Also i put this excel sheet on desktop for handyness of records.

Prioritize your work

My peers are used to most of paper notations for keeping records it's fine but not much effective. Also just making the tables may not help some times specially when it is too much late for submission. You'll feel like confused while seeing each and every field are in yellow fills. I advice you to Prioritize your work in form of flow. It will help you to complete your tasks calmly. 

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Automotive engineer at the intersection of embedded software and test automation. Currently validating heat pump ECUs at Bosch using Python, Robot Framework, and HiL/SiL. Previously 14 months at Porsche Engineering — building safety-critical V2X applications and automated validation frameworks for autonomous driving functions.

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Gunjan Vaishnav
ECU Test Automation Engineer · Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH
14 mo
at Porsche Engineering
5+
years engineering exp.
V2X
Thesis focus area
Top 7
National innovation rank
PythonC++HiL/SiL V2XROS2Docker ADASRobot FW
EnglishC1
DeutschB1

Technical Expertise

Stack & Toolbox

Languages
PythonC++MATLAB/SimulinkCBash
Test & Validation
Robot FrameworkHiL TestingSiL TestingpytestUnit & IntegrationV-ModelISO 26262ECU Validation
Automotive & V2X
V2X / C-V2XADASCohda WirelessETSI ITSSAE StandardsCAN / EthernetTCP/IPFunctional Safety
DevOps & Environment
DockerLinux / WSLGitCI/CDJIRAConfluenceScrum / AgileVS Code
Robotics & AI / Vision
ROS2Computer VisionYOLO / OpenCVMachine LearningPyQtNvidia JetsonDigital Twin
Hardware & IoT
Raspberry PiArduinoESP8266Vehicle SensorsPrototyping

Career

Professional Experience

Apr 2026 – Present● Current
Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH · Germany
Engineering Intern — ECU Test Automation (R&D)
  • Implement and validate automated virtual test cases ensuring heat pump ECUs meet strict functional requirements using Robot Framework.
  • Execute SiL and HiL methodologies for embedded system performance and reliability validation.
  • Engineer and optimise automated testing libraries in Python, streamlining the continuous ECU validation pipeline.
  • Author technical documentation for test protocols and lead knowledge transfer for newly developed tooling.
PythonRobot FrameworkHiLSiLECU TestingLinux
Mar 2025 – Nov 2025Master's Thesis
Porsche Engineering Services GmbH · Mönsheim, Germany
Thesis Student — V2X Application Development & Validation
  • Object-oriented implementation of application logic for autonomous racetrack entry using V2X communication (frontend and backend in C++).
  • Programmed unit and integration tests in Python and C++; set up an automated test environment for continuous regression validation.
  • Validated through simulation campaigns and final in-vehicle testing on a real racetrack.
C++PythonV2X / C-V2XROS2Cohda WirelessFunctional Safety
Sep 2024 – Feb 202514 months combined ↑
Porsche Engineering Services GmbH · Mönsheim, Germany
Research & Development Intern — V2X Features
  • Implementation of V2X functionality on embedded Linux (C) and ROS2-based backend software using C++ and Python in Docker/WSL environments.
  • Ensured software compliance with V2X standards (SAE, ETSI); conducted system tests via ROS2, digital twin simulations, and prototype vehicle.
  • Contributed to HMI interaction definition for connected vehicles; documentation via JIRA and Confluence.
PythonC++CDockerROS2JIRASAE/ETSI
Apr 2022 – Sep 2022R&D Engineer
Tecmac Solution · Pune, India
Research & Development Engineer
  • Developed an end-to-end computer vision quality assurance system (YOLO/OpenCV) — improved defect detection rates on live production lines.
  • Prototyped firmware and hardware solutions, identifying and resolving device and process issues to improve reliability.
PythonYOLOOpenCVRaspberry Pi
Nov 2021 – Mar 2022Internship
Tecmac Solution · Pune, India
Research & Development Intern
  • Designed industrial hardware solutions; programmed Raspberry Pi and Arduino for first prototype construction.
  • Identified process solutions and contributed to production workflow analysis.
Raspberry PiArduinoPythonHardware Design
Jun 2021 – Jul 2021Internship
IITD-AIA Foundation for Smart Manufacturing · IIT Delhi, India
Machine Learning Intern
  • Retrofitted a legacy lathe into a smart system — built a pipeline for real-time sensor data acquisition and processing.
  • Implemented ML models to predict failure behaviours and classify impending machine faults from sensor streams.
  • Deployed an HMI application using PyQt to visualise machine health and predictive analytics in real time.
PythonMachine LearningPyQtPredictive Maintenance

Selected Work

Key Projects

Autonomous Racetrack Entry — V2X Safety App
Porsche Engineering · Master's Thesis

Safety-critical V2X application for autonomous racetrack entry. Full signal chain: V2X perception → trajectory planning → vehicle control. Validated in simulation and live in-vehicle testing on a real racetrack.

C++V2XROS2Cohda WirelessADAS
Heat Pump ECU Test Automation Framework
Bosch Thermotechnik · Current

Automated ECU validation suite using Robot Framework and Python across SiL and HiL environments. Replaces manual procedures and streamlines the continuous validation pipeline for embedded home comfort systems.

PythonRobot FrameworkHiLSiLECU
Motion Planning for Urban Scenarios — ROS2
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt · Academic

Motion planning for connected cars in urban scenarios using ROS2, deployed and tested on real vehicles with Carissma. Implemented Ethernet/TCP-IP communication, active vehicle safety logic, and GUI via PyQt and RViz.

ROS2PythonEthernet/TCP-IPPyQtRViz
Autonomous Computer Vision QA Machine
Tecmac Solution · R&D

End-to-end CV system for production defect detection — YOLO/OpenCV object recognition, real-time CAD comparison, automated report generation. Designed hardware prototype and integrated into live manufacturing.

PythonYOLOOpenCVRaspberry PiCAD
Smart Lathe — Predictive Maintenance HMI
IITD-AIA Foundation · IIT Delhi

Retrofitted a legacy lathe into a smart IoT system. Built real-time sensor pipeline, deployed ML fault-classification models, and created a PyQt HMI to visualise machine health and predictive analytics live.

PythonML ClassificationPyQtSensor Fusion
IoT Home Automation — ESP8266
Personal Project

Voice-controlled home automation with ESP8266 and Google Assistant. Custom circuits, firmware in C, and cloud connectivity for real-time appliance control — an early deep-dive into embedded IoT systems.

ESP8266CIoTCloud

Academic Background

Education

M.Eng. International Automotive Engineering
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt (THI) · Germany
Mar 2023 – 2025
ADASSensor FusionISO 26262E/E ValidationMATLAB/SimulinkV-ModelAutosarScrum
Specialisation in Integrated Safety & Assistance Systems, vehicle localisation/mapping, and automotive electronics. Thesis: V2X-Based Vehicle Entrance Function for Racetracks: Development and Validation.
B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering
RK University · Rajkot, India
May 2019 – Mar 2022
Kinematics & DynamicsMachine DesignCAD/CAM/CAEPowertrainICE
Concentration in machine design, kinematics, and industrial hardware. Graduated top of cohort — awarded the university gold medal. Thesis: Development of an autonomous quality control system using industrial image processing.

Recognition

Achievements & Certifications

Gold Medal
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering · RK University — top of cohort
National Top 7
Lemon Ideas — COVID-19 Innovation Challenge, top 15 nationally
14+ Months
Progressive tenure at Porsche Engineering — R&D Intern to Thesis Student
Certifications
Python for Everybody Specialization
University of Michigan · Coursera
Machine Learning
University of Washington · Coursera
Embedding Sensors & Motors
University of Colorado Boulder · Coursera
Introduction to Programming the IoT
University of California, Irvine · Coursera
ML & Data Analytics Training
IITD-AIA Foundation · IIT Delhi

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Based in Pforzheim, Germany. Open to full-time roles in ECU test automation, embedded software validation, V2X / ADAS engineering, or automotive software development.