Virtual HIL Commissioning Engineer

TechDigital Group; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TechDigital Group is looking for a Virtual HIL Commissioning Engineer based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The role involves delivering a functional testing environment for automated testing and integration of automotive features. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams and troubleshooting vehicle systems. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and automotive experience are essential. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Matlab/Simulink and dSpace hardware. This onsite position offers a dynamic environment with significant responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science is required.
• Relevant automotive experience is necessary.
• Knowledge of CAN based communication and diagnostic tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify system boundaries and define requirements for simulator I/O and automation solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers to design and troubleshoot instrumentation.
• Validate and troubleshoot simulator and maintain test benches.

Skills

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Modeling proficiency

Embedded controller networks

CAN based communication tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Vector CANalyzer

dSpace Tools

Job description

Virtual HIL Commissioning Engineer

Location: Onsite. Auburn Hills, Michigan

The Virtual Test Engineer is responsible for delivering a stable and representative test environment to perform automated testing and functional integration of distributed features. This engineer should be capable of working with various Engineering Support teams including systems, wiring, design release engineers, and software teams as required to validate electrical features on the bench and resolve any electrical issues before it gets to production to support successful vehicle launch.

Responsibilities

• Identify system boundaries and define requirements for simulator I/O, instrumentation, and automation solutions
• Define test scope and instrumentation strategies
• Model, Simulate powertrain features
• Help with commissioning of features related to transmission, engine and other powertrain module
• Collaborates with core engineers, suppliers, feature experts and test engineers to design, implement and troubleshoot instrumentation as required
• Review component level electrical schematics and functional specifications and translate the requirements into hardware and signal requirements for virtual implementation
• Validate and troubleshoot simulator and maintain test benches
• Troubleshoot vehicle systems and test environment functionality to minimize false positive incident reports

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Relevant automotive experience
• Knowledge of CAN based communication and diagnostic tools – Vector CANalyzer/CANoe
• Proficient with Modeling
• Good knowledge and understanding of DSpaceTools – config desk, automation desk, control desk etc..
• Proficiency in the understanding of embedded controller networks (CAN, LIN)

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with development and verification of plant and control models in Matlab/Simulink for execution in hardware in the loop test environments
• Experience with dSpace hardware architecture, design, setup, and troubleshooting
• Bench functional integration, test execution, measuring and instrumentation experience