HV HiL Test Engineer

Akkodis; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 61,992 - 79,900; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is recruiting for a HV HiL Systems Integration Engineer to support the development and automation of High Voltage test systems onsite in Dearborn, MI. Bring up HV bench hardware and build automation to scale its use.

The ideal candidate has hands-on HV hardware experience, battery/charger emulators, CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet, UDS, and strong Python skills to integrate equipment with ECUtest, CANoe, dSPACE, NI and Keysight for validating BMS and power electronics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering or related field.
• 7–12 years in High Voltage testing with dSPACE integration experience.
• Experience with CAN/CAN-FD, Ethernet, UDS and automotive diagnostics; HV safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Bring up and integrate HV test bench hardware including battery/charger emulators and load banks.
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation frameworks for HV HiL benches.
• Interface bench equipment with validation tools such as ECUtest, CANoe, dSPACE, NI, and Keysight.
• Configure CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, and UDS communications and troubleshoot issues.
• Support validation of BMS, DCFC, charging, and power electronics systems.
• Maintain test bench documentation and HV safety practices.

Skills

HV hardware

Instrumentation

Battery emulators

Charger emulators

Bench automation

Python

CANoe

ECUtest

CAN

CAN-FD

UDS

Ethernet

HV safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field

Tools

dSPACE

NI

Keysight

ETAS

ECUtest

CANoe

Job description

Akkodis is recruiting for a HV HiL Systems Integration Engineer to support the development and automation of High Voltage (HV) test systems. This is an onsite contract position with a pay range of $45 an hour to $58 an hour depending on experience, education and location. This is a onsite lab-and-software role for an engineer who can both bring up HV test equipment and build the automation needed to scale its use.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on experience with HV hardware, instrumentation, battery emulators, charger emulators, AC/DC load banks, and bench automation, along with solid Python skills to integrate test equipment with tools such as ECUtest, CANoe, dSPACE, NI, and Keysight. This role will support validation of BMS, DCFC, charging, and power electronics systems.

Responsibilities

• Bring up and integrate HV test bench hardware, including battery emulators, charger emulators, AC/DC load banks, instrumentation, and I/O modules
• Develop and maintain Python-based automation and communication frameworks for HV HiL benches
• Interface bench equipment with validation tools such as ECUtest, CANoe, dSPACE, NI, and Keysight
• Configure and troubleshoot communication using CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, and UDS
• Support validation of BMS, DCFC, charging, and power electronics systems
• Diagnose hardware/software integration issues and improve bench automation
• Maintain test bench documentation and support HV safety practices

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• 7-12 yrs in High voltage testing with dSpace integration experience
• Experience with dSPACE, NI, Keysight, ETAS. ECUtest, CANoe, or similar platformsKnowledge of automotive communication and diagnostics, including CAN, CAN-FD, Ethernet, and UDS
• Understanding of HV safety and high-voltage vehicle systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Simulink, ConfigurationDesk, or plant model integration
• Experience building reusable automation frameworks for HV test benches
• Familiarity with AI/LLM-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting, debugging, and test automation workflows

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabedMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply

Benefit offerings available for our associates include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan

Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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