Automotive Validation Engineer HIL ( HW in the loop)

Hinduja Tech; Pune District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinduja Tech in Pune seeks an Automotive Validation Engineer HIL to design, execute, and automate ECU validation tests. You will configure HIL benches, develop MATLAB/Simulink models, and perform CAN/CANoe validation across automotive networks.

You will drive defect analysis, participate in design reviews, and advance validation readiness with scripting in Python and CAPL, aligning with ASPICE requirements and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years automotive ECU validation experience.
• Minimum 2 years hands-on experience with HIL systems.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle networks and ECU testing.
• ASPICE knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute HIL validation test cases.
• Configure and maintain HIL test benches for ECU validation.
• Develop models in MATLAB/Simulink for subsystems.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and system tests of ECUs.
• Analyze results and collaborate to resolve defects.
• Create automated test scripts and reporting frameworks.
• Improve test coverage and reduce validation cycle time.
• Validate ECU communication over CAN and Automotive Ethernet.
• Perform network analysis with Vector CANoe/CANalyzer.
• Participate in design and validation readiness reviews.

Skills

Automotive validation expertise

Test design & execution

Analytical mindset

ASPICE knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electronics Engineering

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCALEXIO

VEOS

AutomationDesk

ControlDesk

ConfigurationDesk

MATLAB/Simulink

CANoe

CANalyzer

Python

CAPL

Jenkins CI/CD

Automotive Ethernet

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities HIL Test Development & Execution

• Design, develop, and execute validation test cases using HIL platforms.

Configure and maintain HIL test benches for ECU verification and validation activities.

• Develop simulation models for vehicle subsystems and plant models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, and system-level testing of automotive ECUs.

Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams for issue resolution.

Test Automation

• Create automated test scripts using:

AutomationDesk o ControlDesk o Python o CAPL (preferred)

• Develop automated test sequences and reporting frameworks.
• Improve test coverage and reduce validation cycle time through automation.

Vehicle Network Validation

Validate ECU communication over: o CAN o Automotive Ethernet (preferred)

• Perform network analysis using Vector tools such as CANoe and CANalyzer.
• Interpret DBC Requirements & Compliance

Defect Analysis

Perform root-cause analysis of software and hardware issues detected during validation.

• Generate detailed defect reports and support debugging activities.

Participate in design reviews and validation readiness reviews.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in: o Electronics Engineering o Electrical Engineering

Experience

Instrumentation Engineering o Embedded Systems o Automotive Engineering o Related disciplines Experience

3+ years of automotive ECU validation experience.

Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with HIL systems.

Technical Skills Mandatory Skills

Strong expertise in: o SCALEXIO or VEOS platforms o AutomationDesk o ControlDesk o ConfigurationDesk

MATLAB/Simulink modeling and simulation.

ECU validation and verification methodologies.

CAN, LIN communication protocols.

Vector CANoe/CANalyzer.

Requirement-based testing.

Test case design and execution.

Python scripting for automation.

Knowledge of Automotive SPICE (ASPICE).

Preferred Skills

UDS diagnostics (ISO 14229).

Functional Safety (ISO 26262).

Automotive Ethernet validation.

Jenkins CI/CD integration.

Preferred candidate profile

We are seeking a highly motivated Automotive Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) systems for validation and verification of automotive ECUs. The candidate will be responsible for developing, executing, and automating test scenarios for vehicle functions and embedded software validation in accordance with automotive quality standards. The ideal candidate should possess strong knowledge of vehicle networks, ECU testing methodologies, HIL simulation environments, and test automation tools.

Job Description: Automotive Validation Engineer HIL ( HW in the loop) Position Title: Automotive Validation Engineer HIL

Location: Pune

Experience 38 Years