HIL Vaidation Engineer

Cognizant; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking an Automotive HiL Software Engineer in Dearborn, MI, to support hardware-in-the-loop testing for automotive systems.

You will develop automated test procedures, implement tests with HiL equipment, and collaborate with feature owners, engineering, and suppliers to ensure robust defect identification and resolution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with emphasis on control systems.
• Experience with data analysis, scripting and modeling & simulation using dSPACE Tool Chain, Python, MATLAB/Simulink or Stateflow.
• Experience with ECU Test tool chain.
• Experience with dSPACE tool chain.
• Vector CANalyzer, CANAPE, CANOE.

Responsibilities

• Test plan tracked in Jira.
• Develop automation for all test cases using the given toolchain (e.g. ECU Test).
• Develop dSPACE HiL automation with the dSPACE Tool Chain.
• Test progress reported in Jira/Epic when labs are booked.
• Develop/Document Test cases in TestRail per Jira backlog.
• Execute testing and generate Test reports per feature/test round/program.
• Report defects in Jira and notify Program Manager for triage.
• Follow up on retests associated to reported issues.
• Ensure traceability between Jira and Test Rail.
• Demonstrate 100% Test Coverage for assigned feature.
• TC in Production Ready Status, stored in Git.
• Report automation blockers to PM to unblock testing.
• Generate and report new test cases to achieve 100% Test Coverage for assigned feature.
• Support all testing 100% on site.

Skills

Data analysis

Scripting

Modeling & simulation

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Dynamic systems modeling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electrical/mechanical/aerospace engineering with control systems emphasis

Tools

dSPACE tool chain

ECU Test tool chain

CANalyzer

CANape

CANoe

Job description

*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Role - Automotive HIL Software Engineer

Required Experience - 3+ Yrs. of Experience

Job Requirements:

The Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Engineer supports the product development and system integration processes by developing test procedures for automated execution, implementing tests using Hardware in the Loop equipment, documenting and reviewing execution reports, reporting incidents, and tracking software updates to fix issues. The HiL Engineer develops expertise in software test design and has advanced knowledge in vehicle functional partitioning, electrical and communication architectures, Ford's embedded software processes, and the Global Product Development System. This role requires close collaboration with feature owners, engineering, and suppliers to develop a strong understanding of the vehicle functions and implement appropriate test design strategies for early identification of defects and to provide evidence of defect elimination.

Responsibilities

• Test plan tracked in Jira
• Develop Automation for all Test Cases assigned utilizing given toolchain ( Eg. ECU Test)
• Develop dSPACE HIL Automation with dSPACE Tool Chain
• Test progress shall be reported in assigned Jira Task/Epic each time lab vehicle is booked.
• Develop/Document Test cases in TestRail per assigned Jira backlog definition
• Execute testing and generate Test reports per Feature per Test Round per Program
• Report defects in Jira and notify to Program Manager for triage
• Follow up on any retests associated to reported issue.
• Ensure traceability between Jira and Test Rail
• Demonstrate 100% Test Coverage for assigned Feature
• TC in Production Ready Status, appropriately stored in Git.
• Report Automation blockers to Vehicle Line Program Manager so appropriate instrumented parts can be acquired to unblock testing.
• Generate and report new Test Cases to achieve 100% Test Coverage for Assigned Feature.
• Support all testing 100% on site.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field with emphasis on control systems
• Experience with data analysis, scripting and modeling & simulation of dynamic systems using dSPACE Tool Chain, Python, Matlab, Simulink or Stateflow
• Experience with ECU Test tool chain
• Experience with dSPACE tool chain
• Vector CANAlzyer, CANAPE, CANOE

Keywords

Automotive, HIL