HIL Test Engineer

Teklabs Inc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Teklabs Inc. is seeking an experienced Automotive Validation Engineer to lead the verification and validation of vehicle features, spanning infotainment, connectivity, and driver assistance.

You will design end-to-end test plans, coordinate hands-on testing, and drive root-cause analysis across cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive electrical hardware/software testing, strong CAN/LIN/Ethernet knowledge, and hands-on HIL/SIL experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years automotive electrical hardware/software testing.
• 5+ years design verification, system validation, and vehicle feature testing.
• 3+ years with CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, Vehicle Spy or equivalent.
• 3+ years infotainment/connectivity/driver assistance feature testing.
• Proven ability to develop test strategies from system requirements.
• Strong HIL/SIL, vehicle and bench testing knowledge.
• Advanced knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS, TCP/IP and automotive protocols.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and cross-functional resolution.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting (Python or CAPL).
• Hands-on with EV/connected/autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Ability to lead validation activities and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Capable of independent work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead design verification plans and validation strategies for features.
• Coordinate and execute test activities and report results.
• Develop end-to-end feature test plans and specs.
• Assess testing requirements and estimate effort, timing, and resources.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and system integration issues.
• Drive issue resolution with cross-functional teams.
• Provide test status updates and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Test and validate infotainment, connectivity, displays, climate, apps, and driver assist features.
• Support and develop test automation solutions with scripting.
• Operate HIL systems, test benches, breadboards, and prototype vehicles.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish validation best practices.

Skills

Test strategy development

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring junior engineers

Analytical troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer/Software Engineering

Tools

CANalyzer

CANoe

CANape

Vehicle Spy

CAPL

Python

Job description

• Lead development of feature design verification plans and validation strategies.
• Independently coordinate and execute test activities and report results.
• Develop, maintain, and execute end-to-end feature test plans and technical specifications.
• Assess testing requirements and provide effort, timing, and resource estimates.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, and system integration issues in vehicle and bench environments.
• Drive issue resolution with System Engineers, D&R Engineers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Provide clear test status updates and technical recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.
• Test and validate customer experiences across infotainment, connectivity, displays, climate, mobile apps, and driver assist systems.
• Support and develop test automation solutions using scripting and automated frameworks.
• Operate and maintain HIL systems, test benches, breadboards, and prototype vehicles.
• Mentor junior engineers and establish validation best practices.

Required Qualifications & Critical Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of automotive electrical hardware and software testing experience.
• 5+ years of design verification, system validation, and vehicle feature testing experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with CANalyzer, CANoe, CANape, Vehicle Spy, or equivalent tools.
• 3+ years of infotainment, connectivity, mobile application, or driver assistance feature testing experience.
• Proven ability to independently develop test strategies, test plans, and test cases from system requirements.
• Strong expertise in HIL, SIL, vehicle, and bench testing environments.
• Advanced knowledge of CAN, LIN, Ethernet, UDS Diagnostics, TCP/IP, and automotive communication protocols.
• Experience leading root cause analysis and cross-functional issue resolution activities.
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages such as Python or CAPL.
• Hands-on experience with EV, connected vehicle, infotainment, and autonomous vehicle platforms.
• Ability to lead validation activities and mentor junior engineers.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Capable of performing independently from day one with minimal training or supervision.