HIL Engineer, Automotive Low Voltage & Body Control
Overview
Own hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) test systems for Low Voltage, Body Control, and Power Distribution domains at a leading automotive engineering firm. You will architect test benches, integrate dSPACE or NI hardware, and validate embedded controllers across Zone Architecture environments. Work with cross-functional teams to define test cases, automate execution, and debug real-time models. This role demands direct domain experience and a hands-on approach to complex vehicle electronics.
What You'll Do9
- 1Design and build HIL test benches for Low Voltage, Body Control, and Power Distribution systems, including electronic fuses.
- 2Develop plant models in MATLAB/Simulink to simulate vehicle electrical and thermal behavior in real time.
- 3Integrate dSPACE or NI hardware, CAN, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols into test setups.
- 4Create and execute automated test scripts using Python or CAPL to verify controller functionality and robustness.
- 5Debug issues in HIL simulations, trace failures to software or hardware root causes, and implement fixes.
- 6Collaborate with software and controls engineers to define test requirements for motion control, thermal systems, and zone-based architectures.
- 7Maintain and calibrate HIL systems for accuracy and repeatability across multiple test campaigns.
- 8Document test procedures, results, and lessons learned to improve future HIL test coverage.
- 9Drive continuous integration of HIL tests into the development cycle for early validation.
Requirements9
- 13+ years of hands-on HIL testing experience in automotive or similar industries.
- 2Direct domain experience in Low Voltage Systems, Body Control, Power Distribution (e.g., electronic fuses), Motion Controls, Thermal Systems, or Zone Architecture.
- 3Proficiency with HIL platforms such as dSPACE or NI (e.g., PXI, VeriStand).
- 4Strong modeling skills in MATLAB/Simulink for plant and component simulation.
- 5Experience with bus communication: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, and diagnostic protocols like UDS.
- 6Proficiency in Python, C, or CAPL for test automation and scripting.
- 7Knowledge of power electronics, electrical load management, and fuse behavior in vehicle power distribution.
- 8Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or related field.
- 9Working knowledge of ASPICE and ISO 26262 functional safety standards is a plus.
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