HIL Commissioning Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies is seeking an experienced HIL Commissioning Engineer to support setup, configuration, commissioning, and validation of HIL test systems for automotive embedded platforms. You will integrate ECUs, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces, and troubleshoot CAN/CAN FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet networks.

Responsibilities include developing test scripts (Python/CAPL), verifying hardware and software integration, and documenting results and issues with

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with HIL commissioning and test bench integration.
• Strong knowledge of dSPACE tools: ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk, and AutomationDesk.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and plant model integration.

Responsibilities

• Commission, configure, and validate HIL test benches and hardware systems.
• Integrate ECUs, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces into HIL environments.
• Configure and troubleshoot dSPACE or NI-based HIL systems.
• Work with CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and vehicle communication protocols.
• Develop and execute test scripts using Python, CAPL, or automation tools.
• Perform hardware and software integration, system verification, and fault diagnosis.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and test bench issues.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and validation teams to ensure test environment readiness.
• Document commissioning activities, test results, and technical issues.

Skills

HIL commissioning

Test bench integration

CAN/CAN FD

Automotive Ethernet

CAPL/Python automation

Troubleshooting hardware interfaces

ECU validation/testing

Electrical schematics reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

dSPACE ConfigurationDesk

dSPACE ControlDesk

dSPACE AutomationDesk

MATLAB/Simulink

CANoe

CANalyzer

Job description

We are seeking an experienced HIL Commissioning Engineer to support the setup, configuration, commissioning, and validation of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test systems for automotive embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with HIL hardware, test bench integration, troubleshooting, and automation of ECU testing environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission, configure, and validate HIL test benches and hardware systems.


• Integrate ECUs, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces into HIL environments.


• Configure and troubleshoot dSPACE or NI-based HIL systems.


• Work with CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and vehicle communication protocols.


• Develop and execute test scripts using Python, CAPL, or automation tools.


• Perform hardware and software integration, system verification, and fault diagnosis.


• Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and test bench issues.


• Collaborate with software, systems, and validation teams to ensure test environment readiness.


• Document commissioning activities, test results, and technical issues.

Required Skills

• Hands‑on experience with HIL commissioning and test bench integration.


• Strong knowledge of dSPACE tools: ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk, and AutomationDesk.


• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and plant model integration.


• Knowledge of CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.


• Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, ECU diagnostics, and fault injection.


• Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware interfaces.


• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or a related engineering field.