Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop Systems Engineer

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, OH is seeking a Hardware-in-the-Loop Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain HIL environments for embedded software validation. The role requires building HIL architectures, developing Simulink models, and integrating CAN networks to support rigorous testing.

Ideal candidates will have a engineering degree, experience with MATLAB/Simulink and dSPACE tools, and the ability to travel for site work. Indefinite US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Vehicle Systems, or Computer Engineering (or Associate degree with 6+ years compensating experience).
• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays.
• Reliable transportation between company locations during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain HIL systems for embedded software validation.
• Develop Simulink models to interface with HIL hardware and CAN networks.
• Create HIL wiring schematics, I/O definitions, ECU communication protocol definitions, and supporting documentation.
• Develop automated test scripts and test cases to execute within HIL frameworks.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of HIL system issues.
• Ensure system performance meets company and industry standards and supports product requirements.
• Produce metrics, reports, and traceability documentation for management and compliance.

Skills

Embedded systems testing

CAN networks

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical, Vehicle Systems, or Computer Engineering

Associate degree with 6+ years compensating experience

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

dSPACE

Python

JIRA

GitHub

Job description

Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) Systems Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Location:

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Company Description

Crown Equipment Corporation is one of the world’s largest material handling companies, with a reputation for award-winning product design, advanced engineering and technology, and superior after-sale service. Crown produces and sells a broad range of forklifts, batteries, chargers, automation and fleet management technologies that are revolutionizing the material-handling industry.

Job Duties

Design, develop, and maintain Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) systems to support testing and validation of embedded software and control systems.

• Design and maintain HIL architectures, strategies, and test systems for embedded software validation
• Develop Simulink models to interface with HIL hardware and CAN networks
• Create and maintain HIL electrical wiring schematics, I/O definitions, ECU communication protocol definitions, and supporting documentation
• Develop automated test scripts and test cases to execute within HIL frameworks
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of HIL system issues
• Ensure system performance meets company and industry standards and supports product requirements
• Produce metrics, reports, and traceability documentation for management and compliance

Related Terms

Hardware in Loop Systems Engineer, Test Engineer, HIL or HITL Simulation Engineer, HIL Integration Engineer, Test Development Engineer, dSPACE Software Engineer, Validation Engineer, Controls Engineer, Vehicle Verification Engineer, Embedded Systems Engineer

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Crown Equipment – Defining the Future of Material Handling (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmhcSukfx-8)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Vehicle Systems, or Computer Engineering (Or Associate degree with 6+ years compensating experience)
• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays
• Reliable transportation between company locations during work hours

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of embedded systems testing experience
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and HIL environments
• dSPACE tools experience
• Programming experience with Python is beneficial
• Knowledge of electromechanical and CAN‑based systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams
• Experience with task management and version control tools (JIRA, GitHub)

Work Authorization

Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities