HIL Lab Technician - Electrical Systems & Instrumentation

Optimal Solution Company; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimal Solution Company in Warren, MI seeks a lab technician to build and maintain HIL/electrical benches for automotive development, enabling early software integration and testing across vehicle systems. This on-site, full-time role supports propulsion testing and subsystem validation within GM-like processes.

You will troubleshoot bench wiring, perform hardware updates, and assist with calibration flashing while coordinating with HIL AE, HIL Simulation, CIE, and IT to ensure reliable test

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year Associate Degree or experience in related field, OR Equivalent Military experience in relevant field will also be considered.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in wiring harness and panel assembly.
• Proficient in reading vehicle electrical schematics.
• Experience in supporting root cause analysis for both hardware and software.
• Soldering skills at the board level, as well as for connectors and harnesses.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.), SharePoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across multiple functions and cultures.
• Years of experience - 3 to 5 years of experience in wiring harness and panel assembly
• Good electrical root cause skills
• Soft skills able to work in a team setting, good communication

Responsibilities

• Build, and maintain new and existing HIL/Electrical system and subsystem benches
• Resolve issues related to bench wiring, hardware updates, software/calibration flashing
• Verify and validate that the Hardware in Loop (HIL) / Vector benches are operational and configured for propulsion without any hardware or instrumentation issues.
• Respond to user requests to set up benches according to testing requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (HIL AE, HIL Simulation, CIE, & IT) and serve as a liaison between customers for unresolved issues.
• Maximize runtime on all assets and document work appropriately
• Assist with key program events for subsystem/system level tests
• Identify the root causes of ECU's and instrumentation issues
• Provide support in analyzing and resolving customer's issues related to bench hardware, instrumentation, and PC's.
• Update bench hardware and modules software as required
• Support the infrastructure for bench remote testing, including metrics and scheduling.
• Purchase lab materials as required,
• Decommission obsolete and out of production benches, equipment and spare parts as needed
• Coordinating shipping and receiving activities between suppliers, GM warehouse, docks, and GM test regions.
• Creating shippers in the shipping system and ensuring packaging meets regional guidelines for shipment. Collaborating with dock personnel to arrange shipment and select carriers.
• Reconciling and updating all order information.

Skills

Wiring harness experience

Board-level soldering

Electrical schematics reading

Education

2-year Associate Degree or related field

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Optimal Solution Company in Warren, MI seeks a lab technician to build and maintain HIL/electrical benches for automotive development, enabling early software integration and testing across vehicle systems. This on-site, full-time role supports propulsion testing and subsystem validation within GM-like processes.

You will troubleshoot bench wiring, perform hardware updates, and assist with calibration flashing while coordinating with HIL AE, HIL Simulation, CIE, and IT to ensure reliable test