HIL Design & Validation Engineer - Power Electronics

Tata Consultancy Services; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

401K Plan

Certification & Training Reimbursement

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services is looking for a HITL Design & Maintenance Engineer in Erie County, United States. The successful candidate will support the development and maintenance of real-time simulation environments for control software in power electronics systems. Key responsibilities include architecting HIL systems, developing plant models in MATLAB/Simulink, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, and candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with HIL systems and strong proficiency with Opal-RT technology. A competitive salary range of $105,000 to $115,000 per annum is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

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.
• Integrate developed models with real-time simulation platforms.

Skills

HIL system design

MATLAB/Simulink

Opal-RT

IGBT technology

Testing embedded software

Industrial communication protocols

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

• 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.
  
  
• 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
  
  

Job Description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• 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
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities

Job Duties

Role Overview

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 utilize 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

• 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.
• Analyze test results and provide support for debugging control algorithms and embedded code.
• Ensure complete traceability between software requirements and HIL test coverage
  
  

Generic Managerial Skills, If any

Should have very good communication skills

Should have good attitude to work at customer location

Base Salary Range : $105,000 to $115,000 Per Annum

TCS Employee Benefits Summary

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Op tions: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Qualifications: BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE