Project Leader - Hardware In Loop

Epiroc Mining India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Epiroc Mining India is seeking an experienced HIL testing engineer to design, develop and maintain HIL test setups for ECUs and control systems. Bengaluru location requires hands-on work with leading HIL platforms and cross-functional collaboration across engineering teams.

You will develop real-time plant models, perform functional and regression testing, and support SIL-HIL-machine correlation to ensure robust system performance in mining equipment environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or masters degree in electrical, electronics, mechatronics, control systems, or related engineering discipline.
• 8-15+ years of experience in embedded systems testing, HIL, or system-level verification.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain HIL test setups for ECUs and control systems.
• Develop real-time plant models (electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, thermal where applicable) for HIL environments.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and fault-injection tests on HIL platforms.
• Support SIL-HIL-machine correlation activities and root cause analysis.

Skills

HIL testing

Embedded systems

Test automation

System verification

CAN diagnostics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/ Electronics/ Mechatronics/ Control Systems

Tools

dSPACE

NI

Vector VT

OPAL-RT

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

CAPL/CANoe

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain HIL test setups for ECUs and control systems.
• Develop real-time plant models (electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, thermal where applicable) for HIL environments.
• Execute functional, integration, regression, and fault-injection tests on HIL platforms.
• Support SIL-HIL-machine correlation activities and root cause analysis.

Verification & Validation

• Derive test cases from system and software requirements.
• Create and maintain test specifications, procedures, and reports.
• Ensure requirement traceability between system requirements and test results.
• Support Design Verification Plan (DVP) activities across SIL, HIL, and component levels.

Tools & Platforms

• Work with HIL systems such as dSPACE, NI, Vector VT, OPAL-RT, or equivalent.
• Use modelling and scripting tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, CAPL/ CANoe or similar).
• Interface with CAN/LIN/Ethernet networks and diagnostic tools.

Collaboration & Stakeholders

• Collaborate closely with system engineering, software, electrical, and mechanical teams.
• Work with global teams, including rebro, Nashik, and other R&D centers.
• Support issue resolution during development, integration, and machine testing phases.

Quality & Safety

• Contribute to quality assurance activities with awareness of ASPICE and functional safety concepts (ISO 26262 / ISO 13849 where applicable).
• Ensure compliance with internal engineering processes and safety standards.

Competences, skills and experience

• Required Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelors or master’s degree in electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or related engineering discipline.
• 8-15+ years of experience in embedded systems testing, HIL, or system-level verification.
• Strong understanding of:

1. Embedded control systems and ECUs
2. Sensors, actuators, and I/O interfaces
3. CAN-based communication and diagnostics
4. Hands-on experience with HIL platforms and test automation.
5. Exposure to industrial, automotive, off-highway, or mining equipment systems.

Nice to Have

• Experience with mobile machinery, mining equipment, or heavy vehicles.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, powertrain, or electrification systems.
• Experience working in global R&D setups and on-site machine testing.
• Prior assignment or collaboration with European R&D teams.
• ISTQB or equivalent testing certifications.

Behaviours and Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Structured, detail-oriented approach to testing and documentation.
• Ability to work independently in complex technical environments.
• Clear communication skills and cross-cultural collaboration mindset.