HIL Test Engineer – dSPACE

Global Connect Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking an experienced HIL test engineer to develop and validate hardware-in-the-loop test systems for automotive control units.

The role requires hands-on work with dSPACE HIL, CAN/CAN FD, LIN, UDS, MATLAB/Simulink, and scripting for test automation; you will analyze results and drive root-cause investigations, collaborating with powertrain teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HIL testing and validation.
• Hands-on experience with dSPACE HIL systems.
• Proficient with CAN/CAN FD, LIN, UDS and automotive communication.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink knowledge.
• Scripting for test automation in Python or CAPL.
• Experience with ECU testing, debugging and validation.
• Root-cause analysis capability and test result interpretation.

Skills

HIL testing

root-cause analysis

test case development

test execution

test reporting

ECU testing

debugging

validation

Tools

dSPACE HIL systems

ControlDesk

AutomationDesk

ConfigurationDesk

CAN/CAN FD

LIN

UDS

MATLAB/Simulink

CAPL scripting

Python scripting

Job description

• 3+ years of experience in HIL testing and validation
• Hands-on experience with dSPACE HIL systems
• Experience with ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, and ConfigurationDesk
• Strong knowledge of CAN/CAN FD, LIN, UDS, and automotive communication
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Python or CAPL scripting for test automation
• Experience in ECU testing, debugging, and validation
• Knowledge of automotive powertrain/vehicle systems
• Ability to analyze test results and perform root-cause analysis
• Experience with test case development, execution, and reporting