HIL Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an onsite HIL Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI to design, build, commission, maintain and support Hardware-in-the-Loop systems for automotive validation. You will contribute to HIL architecture, BOMs, wiring documentation, model configuration and bench commissioning.

The role involves open- and closed-loop testing, bench readiness, and handling corrective actions, reporting, and feature validation while adhering to safety requirements.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years related HIL, embedded validation, controls, or automotive electronics experience.
• Hands-on experience configuring or operating dSPACE HIL systems using Control Desk and Configuration Desk.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink models and open-loop and closed-loop test execution.
• Owns assigned technical activities, coordinates investigations/activities and drives assigned issues/actions.
• Understanding CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet communications and vehicle diagnostics.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, support I/O mapping, troubleshoot bench issues, and document corrective actions.
• Demonstrated ownership of HIL architecture, BOM/wiring documentation, commissioning, and bench readiness

Responsibilities

• Design HIL architectures and develop bills of materials and wiring documentation.
• Support procurement, HIL system build, and bench commissioning.
• Configure models and perform open-loop and closed-loop testing.
• Maintain bench readiness and execute required system updates.
• Troubleshoot HIL issues and manage corrective actions.
• Generate reports and support feature validation.
• Follow applicable safety requirements.

Skills

HIL design

Control Desk

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

Bench testing

Documentation

Tools

Control Desk

Configuration Desk

Job description

This is an onsite role based in Aburn Hills, MI

About the job you’re considering

The HIL Engineer designs, builds, commissions, maintains, and supports Hardware-in-the-Loop systems for automotive validation. The role contributes to HIL architecture, bills of materials, wiring documentation, model configuration, and bench commissioning. The engineer performs open- and closed-loop testing, maintains bench readiness, and troubleshoots system issues. The position also supports corrective actions, reporting, feature validation, and applicable safety requirements.

Your Role

• Design HIL architectures and develop bills of materials and wiring documentation.
• Support procurement, HIL system build, and bench commissioning.
• Configure models and perform open-loop and closed-loop testing.
• Maintain bench readiness and execute required system updates.
• Troubleshoot HIL issues and manage corrective actions.
• Generate reports and support feature validation.
• Follow applicable safety requirements.

Your skills and experience

• We are looking 3-7 years Relevant HIL, embedded validation, controls, or automotive electronics experience aligned.
• Hands-on experience configuring or operating dSPACE HIL systems using Control Desk and Configuration Desk.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink models and open-loop and closed-loop test execution.
• Owns assigned technical activities, coordinates investigations/activities and drives assigned issues/actions.
• Understanding CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet communications and vehicle diagnostics.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, support I/O mapping, troubleshoot bench issues, and document corrective actions.
• Demonstrated ownership of HIL architecture, BOM/wiring documentation, commissioning, and bench readiness

Nice to have

• Experience with restbus simulation, fault injection, or automated HIL regression.
• Familiarity with ECU flashing, UDS, XCP, or calibration workflows.
• Experience with electrical measurement equipment or automotive functional-safety and quality processes.