Senior HIL engineer

Eaton; Vantaa; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging projects

Promotional opportunities

Excellent working environment

Job summary

Eaton in Vantaa, Finland is seeking an experienced HIL platform engineer to drive real-time simulation models for UPS, batteries, and power conversion. You will work on OPAL-RT-based simulations, optimize performance, and build test benches and interfaces to support development teams.

You will collaborate across firmware, hardware, and test teams, maintaining HIL architectures and expanding lab capabilities to enable reliable FW testing and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical, Computer, Controls Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with HIL systems and power electronics.
• Experience with Python, Robot Framework, C/C++, MATLAB, and PLECS.
• Ability to translate system and testing needs into clear technical requirements and specifications.
• Cross-functional mindset across engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain real-time simulation models using OPAL-RT platform.
• Develop electrical system models for UPS, battery, power conversion, and grid-interaction.
• 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 fixtures and peripherals to emulate field devices, sensors, networks, and power systems.
• Integrate HIL systems with target controllers, lab equipment, and measurement instruments.
• Troubleshoot hardware, communication, simulation, and integration issues.
• Define and maintain common HIL architecture, standards, and reusable components.
• Drive continuous improvement of HIL platforms and lab infrastructure.

Skills

Power electronics

Real-time simulation

Embedded systems

CAN/CAN FD

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer/Controls Engineering

Tools

OPAL-RT HIL platform

PLECS

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_aiJ4L7EWhat 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.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop, 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 ownAvailability 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 roleTo be successful in this role, you bring experience in several of the following areas: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.#LI-LM1Qualifications: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 electronicsSkills: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 companyChallenging projects in dynamic collaborative teamGreat promotional opportunities - We encourage internal promotion, whenever possibleExcellent working environment - safety and ethic are really important for usAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.