Senior HIL engineer

Eaton Group; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great promotional opportunities

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Join Eaton's Vantaa-based team working on real-time hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platforms for critical power systems. You will develop scalable models and integrate with our automated testing platform, ensuring models evolve with vendor software updates.

The role focuses on power electronics, CAN/Ethernet communications, and embedded control, requiring hands-on HIL experience and collaboration with firmware, hardware, and systems engineers in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Controls Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on experience with HIL systems and power electronics.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain real-time simulation models using OPAL-RT platform.
• Model electrical system components for UPS, battery, power conversion, and grid-interaction.
• Design and maintain HIL setups, test benches, and drawers.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and test engineering teams.
• Ensure reliability and performance of HIL platforms.

Skills

Power electronics

HIL systems

OPAL-RT

Real-time sim

Embedded systems

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/Ethernet

Education

Electrical/Controls Eng degree

Tools

OPAL-RT

MATLAB/Simulink

PLECS

Robot Framework

Job description

Eaton's state-of-the-art campus in Vantaa, Finland, serves as a hub for its critical power systems business, bringing together research and development, manufacturing, warehousing, sales, and service under one roof. The campus supports the company's continued growth and creates new career opportunities in the region.

As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of three-phase uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), Eaton’s expansion in this area is driven by strong business growth and the demand for systems that ensure business continuity. Situated in a prime location next to the Helsinki airport, the Vantaa facility serves as Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions headquarters and a center of excellence for data centers.

Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E

What you’ll do:

You will drive the long-term success of our HIL platform models by developing efficient, scalable, and sustainable solutions that integrate seamlessly with our automated testing platform. A key part of your work will be ensuring the continued evolution of the platform as underlying vendor software changes and existing models are replaced.

• Develop, configure, and maintain real-time simulation models using OPAL-RT platform.
• Develop electrical system models for UPS, battery, power conversion, and grid-interaction applications.
• Model IGBT, MOSFET, and other power semiconductor switching characteristics.
• Optimize simulation performance, accuracy, and real-time execution.
• Design, build, and maintain HIL setups, cabinets, and test benches.
• Develop HIL drawers, interface boards, signal conditioning circuits, and custom electronics.
• Configure and maintain analog and digital communication interfaces.
• Develop fixtures and peripherals required to emulate field devices, sensors, communication networks, and power systems.
• Integrate HIL systems with target controllers, laboratory equipment, and measurement instruments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and test infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot hardware, communication, simulation, and integration issues.
• Define and maintain common HIL architecture, standards, and reusable components.
• Drive continuous improvement of HIL platforms, tools, and laboratory infrastructure.
• Evaluate and introduce new HIL technologies and development methods.
• Collaborate with firmware, hardware, systems, and test engineering teams to support product development.

What you'll own

• Availability and reliability of HIL platforms and other HW infrastructure supporting FW testing.
• Accuracy and performance of real-time simulation models.
• Development and maintenance of HIL drawers, interface electronics, fixtures, and peripherals.
• Standardization and continuous improvement of HIL environments.
• Safe operation and upkeep of HIL laboratories and equipment.

What helps you succeed in this role

• Power electronics and UPS systems.
• OPAL-RT HIL platforms.
• Analog and digital electronics design.
• Real-time simulation and system modeling.
• Embedded systems and control systems.
• CAN, CAN FD, Ethernet, Modbus, and industrial communications.
• Python, MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, or equivalent engineering tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Computer, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience working with HIL systems and a solid understanding of power electronics

Skills:

• Experience with engineering tools such as Python, Robot Framework, C/C++, MATLAB, and PLECS.
• Experience translating system and testing needs into clear technical requirements and specifications.
• A cross‑functional mindset with the ability to understand and connect perspectives from different engineering disciplines.
• The ability to organize, prioritize, and drive work independently.
• A proactive, can‑do attitude and a willingness to take initiative.
• Curiosity, a continuous learning mindset, and a drive to move ideas forward.
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivering results.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
• The ability to define requirements by gathering, aligning, and consolidating input from multiple stakeholders and engineering teams.

What we can offer to you:

• Contract in fast growing global company
• Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team
• Great promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possible
• Excellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for us

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