The goal of the present paper is to deliver a proof of concept for an automized testing procedure of a control unit in accordance with the Automotive SPICE framework. 

Therefore, a concept and a strategy to automate the exchange of data (e.g. system requirements, test case requirements, testing results) between Siemens Polarion as requirements management tool and vTESTstudio as test management system has been developed. 

The defined testing strategy was implemented into a software for test automation (vTESTstudio/CANoe). This software was then connected to the requirements management software for documentation purposes to satisfy the requirements of the Automotive SPICE framework. 

A wide range of control units can be used as test target within a Vector VT-system hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setup. The loads or sensors to the control unit can be either real or simulated in the HIL test stand. 

The ultimate goal to run all pre-defined tests as implemented in the software on a control unit was met. Afterwards, the results of each individual test were successfully recorded and exchanged into in the requirements management software to get full traceability between requirement and test result. 

The successful proof of concept can serve as platform for process automation in automotive or offroad testing environments. As a result, this helps to increase efficiency in prototype testing in terms of personnel as well as capital expenses.