PLANT MODELING-Hill Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Mossville (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Mossville, IL, seeks a Plant Modeling‑Hill Engineer to design and implement HiL test solutions with dSPACE hardware, build Simulink models, and develop harnesses for system-level testing.

You will create and integrate the Control Desk GUI to execute tests, diagnose network and electrical issues, and collaborate across teams to deliver robust test plans. Strong Python/C/C++ and J1939 experience are required.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems using dSPACE PHS/MRET/MRET Scalexio (bonus if candidate also has Opal experience)
• Ability to create Simulink models to simulate sensor inputs (voltage, PWM) on dSPACE HiL benches for system-level testing
• Solid knowledge of J1939 datalink protocols and embedded network communications (bonus if Ethernet experience)
• Proficiency with Vector tools (CANoe, CANalyzer) for datalink monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Design, build, and debug dSPACE PHS/MRET/MRET Scalexio HiL test benches, including hardware integration and signal simulation
• Strong programming knowledge in Python, C, or C++
• Systems-level thinker with cross-domain understanding across components
• Experience diagnosing complex network/electrical issues by correlating software, hardware, and datalink behavior
• Strong communication and collaboration to develop clear test plans and detailed test cases
• Self-starter who ramps up quickly and contributes from day one

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure Simulink models and dSPACE HiL test benches for testing
• Create Control Desk GUI to execute tests
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to develop robust test plans and detailed test cases
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues across software, hardware, and datalink
• Ramp up quickly and contribute from day one

Skills

HiL systems

Simulink modeling

J1939 protocol

Python/C/C++

dSPACE hardware

Datalink troubleshooting

System-level testing

Cross-functional communication

Software-hardware integration

Self-starter

Tools

CANoe/CANalyzer

dSPACE

Opal (bonus)

Job description

Job Title

PLANT MODELING-Hill Engineer

Location

Mossville, IL

Duration

Long term

Client

CAT

Responsibilities

We’re looking for someone that worked/made changes/created Simulink models by leveraging the dSPACE hardware, designing harnesses, and then eventually creating the Control Desk GUI to be able to execute the testing, and NOT someone that simply uses a HiL setup or a dSPACE Control desk to do the testing. Sharing the job description below. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Must Have Requirements

• Strong hands‑on experience with Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HiL) systems using dSPACE PHS/MRET/MRET Scalexio (bonus if candidate also has Opal experience)
• Be able to create Simulink models to simulate sensor inputs such as voltage and PWM signals on dSPACE HiL benches for system level integration testing
• Solid working knowledge of J1939 datalink protocols and embedded network communications (bonus if candidate also has Ethernet experience)
• Proficiency with Vector tools (e.g., CANoe, CANalyzer) or comparable tools for datalink monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated ability to design, build, and debug dSPACE PHS/MRET/MRET Scalexio HiL test benches, including hardware integration and signal simulation
• Strong knowledge of automation tools or programming knowledge such as Python, C, or C++
• Systems‑level thinker with the ability to understand and reason about interactions across components and functional domains, not just individual test cases
• Experience diagnosing complex network and electrical system‑level issues by correlating software, hardware, and datalink behavior
• Strong communication skills, with experience collaborating with cross‑functional process partners to develop clear, robust test plans and detailed test cases
• Self‑starter who can quickly ramp up, operate with minimal oversight, and contribute effectively from day one

Nice To Have/Bonus

• Understanding of SiL (Googletest or Pytest experience)
• CI/CD/CT Experience (understanding of tools and processes)
• Experience with Microsoft Github Co-pilot or other AI work tool