Test Engineer Intern: HIL & Automation (Python/Simulink)

CNH Industrial Group; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

CNH Industrial Group is seeking an engineering intern/co-op to develop and validate test cases in a dSPACE HIL environment at our Oak Brook, IL facility. You will design manual and automated tests, and contribute to Simulink-based models used in HIL simulations.

The role focuses on Python scripting, MATLAB/Simulink development, and configuration desk techniques, with collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to improve validation processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing and validation is a plus, preferably using dSPACE platforms.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and scripting.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink model development and simulation.
• Knowledge of Configuration Desk and test parameterization techniques.
• Understanding of closed-loop system validation and control system testing.
• Familiarity with automotive, agricultural, off-highway, or embedded systems validation environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute validation test cases within a dSPACE HIL test environment.
• Design and implement both manual and automated test cases to support system validation and verification activities.
• Create and maintain automated test solutions using parameterization, Configuration Desk, and Python scripting.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Simulink-based I/O models used within HIL simulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to validate software and system performance in closed-loop environments.
• Support continuous improvement of test methodologies, automation frameworks, and validation processes.

Skills

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Hardware-in-the-Loop testing

Test automation

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (in pursuit)

Tools

dSPACE

Configuration Desk

Job description

CNH Industrial Group is seeking an engineering intern/co-op to develop and validate test cases in a dSPACE HIL environment at our Oak Brook, IL facility. You will design manual and automated tests, and contribute to Simulink-based models used in HIL simulations.

The role focuses on Python scripting, MATLAB/Simulink development, and configuration desk techniques, with collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams to improve validation processes.