Hardware In Test Loop Engineer

Quest Global; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global is currently seeking a HITL Design & Maintenance Engineer to support the development of real-time simulation environments for validating control software. Located in Erie, PA, the position requires expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and experience in HIL system design.

As part of a diverse team, you will collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure robust performance and compliance standards are met. Benefits include health and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience working on HIL system design and real-time simulation.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model-based development tasks.
• Hands-on experience with Opal-RT or comparable real-time simulation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain HIL systems to support validation of embedded controllers.
• Develop plant models using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Design and execute detailed test plans for inverter controller software.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

HIL system design

Embedded software testing

Power electronics applications

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline

Tools

Opal-RT

dSPACE

Job description

Who We Are

Quest Global delivers world‑class end‑to‑end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi‑dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large‑scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi‑tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

What You Will Do

The HITL Design & Maintenance Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the development and ongoing maintenance of real‑time simulation environments intended for validating control software within power electronic systems. The primary focus of this position is on systems that utilise Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs), Silicon Controlled Rectifiers (SCRs), and the latest Silicon Carbide (SiC) technologies, particularly in inverter and converter applications. Alongside designing Hardware‑In‑Loop systems, the engineer is tasked with testing and validating inverter controller software, ensuring that all deliverables meet robust performance standards and comply with specified system requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain HIL systems to support validation of embedded controllers.
• Develop plant models using MATLAB/Simulink that accurately represent various power converter topologies.
• Integrate developed models with real‑time simulation platforms such as Opal‑RT, Speedgoat, or dSPACE.
• Ensure reliable hardware interfaces, including implementation of signal conditioning and mapping of input/output signals.
• Collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams to ensure HIL setups are aligned with control and software requirements.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to real‑time execution and the fidelity of simulation models.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations and update procedures as needed.
• Design and execute detailed test plans for inverter controller software, leveraging HIL platforms for thorough validation.
• Analyse test results and provide support for debugging control algorithms and embedded code.
• Ensure complete traceability between software requirements and HIL test coverage.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience working on HIL system design and real‑time simulation.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model‑based development tasks.
• Hands‑on experience with Opal‑RT or comparable real‑time simulation platforms.
• Solid understanding of inverter and converter control, particularly with IGBT, SCR, and SiC device technologies.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including CAN, SPI, UART, and Ethernet.
• Experience in testing embedded software within power electronics applications.

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with Simulink Real‑Time or RT‑LAB environments.
• Knowledge in sensor and actuator emulation techniques.
• Background in locomotive drives, locomotive electrical controls, industrial drives, automotive systems, or renewable energy domains.
• Familiarity with software testing frameworks and version control systems.

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on‑site position located in Erie, PA.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability