HIL Automation Engineer

Satyam Venture Engineering Services; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

SATVEN in Mexico City is seeking an HIL Automation Engineer to design, implement, and maintain robust hardware-in-the-loop test benches and related interfaces.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with HIL platforms (dSPACE, NI, Vector, Typhoon HIL), strong Python and MATLAB/Simulink skills, and familiarity with automotive networks (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, FlexRay) and ASAM XIL API. Advance English required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
• HIL platform experience with leading ecosystems (dSPACE, NI, Vector, Typhoon HIL).
• Strong Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink skills.
• Experience with CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, or FlexRay.
• Familiarity with ASAM XIL API, Git, and functional safety standards.
• Able to work in Tecnoparque, Mexico City; advanced English.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and upgrade HIL test bench architectures and electrical interfaces.
• Create, configure, and calibrate real-time simulation models for sensors, actuators, and environments.
• Write robust automation scripts for functional validation, regression testing, and fault injection.
• Analyze data logs, diagnose ECU/controller failures, and generate automated test reports.
• Collaborate with software teams to integrate HIL benches into CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

HIL platforms

CAN/CAN FD/LIN/Automotive Ethernet/FI

Git

ASAM XIL API

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

dSPACE

National Instruments

Vector

Typhoon HIL

Job description

At SATVEN we are hiring!!! We are looking for:

HIL Automation Engineer

Requirements (Ideal Profile):

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
• HIL Platform Expertise: Proven experience with leading HIL hardware and software ecosystems, such as dSPACE, National Instruments, Vector, or Typhoon HIL.
• Programming Skills: Strong proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB/Simulink.
• Communication Protocols: Experience with automotive or industrial networks like CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, or FlexRay.
• Standards & Tools (Preferred): Familiarity with the ASAM XIL API, version control (Git), and functional safety standards.
• Able to work in Tecnoparque, Mexico City
• Advance English

Over 3-5 years of Experience in:

• HIL Design & Configuration: Develop, maintain, and upgrade hardware in the loop (HIL) test bench architectures and electrical interfaces.
• Plant Modeling: Create, configure, and calibrate real time simulation models that accurately replicate the physical behavior of sensors, actuators, and environments.
• Test Automation: Write robust, reusable automation scripts and sequences for functional validation, regression testing, and automated fault injection.
• Analysis & Debugging: Analyze data logs, diagnose root causes of ECU/controller failures, and generate comprehensive automated test reports.
• CI/CD Integration: Collaborate with software teams to integrate HIL test benches into Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment pipelines.