Hil Validation Engineer - dSPACE / Propulsion Systems

Global Connect Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies seeks an experienced HIL Validation Engineer to work with dSPACE benches, hardware setup, and real-time propulsion system validation. You will configure, commission, and troubleshoot HIL platforms and interfaces, and collaborate with controls, software, calibration, and test teams.

The role requires hands-on lab work with ECUs, sensors, actuators, and CAN/LIN/Ethernet networks, along with MATLAB/Simulink knowledge to support development and verification efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive/Controls Eng.
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Responsibilities

• Set up and commission HIL test benches and hardware systems.

Skills

HIL commissioning

dSPACE systems

propulsion systems

ControlDesk

AutomationDesk

ConfigurationDesk

ECUs

sensors

actuators

I/O config

CAN/CAN FD

LIN

Ethernet

troubleshooting

MATLAB/Simulink

lab work

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive/Controls Eng

Job description

Job Title: HIL Validation Engineer – dSPACE / Propulsion Systems

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced HIL Validation Engineer with hands-on experience in dSPACE, HIL hardware setup, commissioning, troubleshooting, and propulsion systems. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working directly with HIL benches, wiring, ECUs, sensors, actuators, and real-time simulation environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, integrate, and commission HIL test benches and hardware systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot dSPACE HIL platforms, including ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, and ConfigurationDesk.
• Perform hands-on hardware setup, wiring, I/O configuration, and signal validation.
• Integrate ECUs, sensors, actuators, load systems, and communication interfaces.
• Develop and execute HIL test procedures for propulsion systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and configuration issues during commissioning.
• Work with CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and Ethernet communication networks.
• Perform system validation and testing of propulsion-related components and controls.
• Read and troubleshoot electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with controls, software, calibration, mechanical, and test engineering teams.
• Document HIL configurations, commissioning activities, test results, and issues.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with HIL commissioning and hardware setup.
• Experience with dSPACE HIL systems.
• Knowledge of propulsion systems, such as engine, transmission, hybrid, electric motor, or power electronics.
• Experience with ControlDesk, AutomationDesk, ConfigurationDesk, or similar dSPACE tools.
• Understanding of ECUs, sensors, actuators, I/O, and control systems.
• Experience with CAN/CAN FD, LIN, and Ethernet.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues independently.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow is preferred.
• Ability to work hands-on in a lab/test-bench environment.

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive, Controls, or related Engineering field.
• 3+ years of relevant HIL, commissioning, testing, or propulsion-system experience preferred.