HIL Engineer - Automotive Validation & Testing

Capgemini; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans (401(k))

Paid time off 12–25 days

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an HIL Engineer to design HIL architecture, build BOMs and wiring documentation, and support bench commissioning for automotive validation. You will configure models, run open-loop and closed-loop tests, keep the bench ready, and troubleshoot issues while ensuring safety standards.

The role requires 1-3 years in HIL/embedded validation with hands-on dSPACE experience, MATLAB/Simulink knowledge, and familiarity with CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years HIL or automotive electronics experience.
• Hands-on with dSPACE HIL systems using Control Desk and Configuration Desk.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink models and open/closed-loop testing.
• Understand CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet communications.
• Able to read wiring diagrams and map I/O; troubleshoot bench issues.
• Experience under technical direction.
• Nice-to-have restbus simulation, fault injection, or HIL regression.
• Familiar with ECU flashing, UDS, XCP, calibration workflows.
• Experience with electrical measurement equipment and safety processes.

Responsibilities

• Design HIL architecture and develop BOMs and wiring docs.
• Support HIL system build, bench commissioning, procurement.
• Configure models and perform open-loop and closed-loop testing.
• Maintain bench readiness and apply system updates.
• Troubleshoot HIL issues and manage corrective actions.
• Generate reports and support feature validation.
• Follow applicable safety requirements.

Skills

HIL engineering

Embedded validation

Controls

Automotive electronics

Tools

Control Desk

Configuration Desk

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet

Job description

Capgemini Engineering is seeking an HIL Engineer to design HIL architecture, build BOMs and wiring documentation, and support bench commissioning for automotive validation. You will configure models, run open-loop and closed-loop tests, keep the bench ready, and troubleshoot issues while ensuring safety standards.

The role requires 1-3 years in HIL/embedded validation with hands-on dSPACE experience, MATLAB/Simulink knowledge, and familiarity with CAN/LIN/Automotive Ethernet.