Rapid Prototyping Controls EngineerHIL Test Engineer

Job Title: HIL Test Engineer

Location: Romeo Michigan 48065 Onsite
Duration: Contract

Job Description:

Job Title: Rapid Prototyping Controls Engineer

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Strong experience in HIL commissioning or Rapid Prototyping (Speedgoat/MicroAutoBox).
Hands-on experience with bench validation setup and hardware/software integration.
Deep understanding of CAN/LIN communication DBC structures and debugging methods.
Proficiency with CANape CANoe IPEMotion and calibration/validation workflows.
Ability to interpret Boundary Diagrams Interface Specs Schematics communication databases component designs part drawings and function architectures.
Good analytical debugging and technical documentation skills.

Good-to-Have Skills
Experience in MATLAB/Simulink modelling and control algorithm development.
Automotive Climate control systems domain knowledge
Experience creating Simulink Test setups and writing functional/system test cases and scripting for automated execution.
Exposure to model-based design workflows and continuous integration environments.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Position Overview:
The Controls Engineer will support the design development integration and validation of automotive control systems on prototype ECU platforms such as Speedgoat. The role involves defining hardware & communication architecture developing MATLAB/Simulink models integrating control software with bench systems validating functionality and supporting customer personnel during commissioning and operation.
The engineer will work closely with OEM System engineers software engineers validation engineers manufacturing teams using existing Speedgoat or Micro-Autobox hardware and test benches as a baseline prototyping setup to deliver enhanced robust and scalable control solutions.

Key Responsibilities:
Define and document hardware & communication architecture between sensors actuators prototype ECUs running experimental software using and updating Boundary Diagrams Interface Specifications and Schematics.
Perform HIL bench commissioning and flashing software on Speedgoat or MicroAutoBox platforms.
Conduct Component Compatibility Assessments to confirm prototype ECU I/O suitability for all sensor and actuator components required for a subsystem.
Design develop and validate MATLAB/Simulink models targeted for Speedgoat real-time execution.
Integrate developed models into the prototype ECU and install it on test benches ensuring communication with IPEMotion or Vector Data Acquisition systems.
Utilize CANape CANoe or IPEMotion software for calibration diagnostics data acquisition and functional validation.
Interpret boundary diagrams wiring schematics and interface definitions for correct system integration.
Execute bench validation replicate issues and support debugging and root cause analysis.
Prepare Validation Reports User Manuals and other technical documentation.
Instruct customer personnel on prototype ECU operation procedures and test bench usage.

Generic Managerial Skills If any:
Good communication skills required to connect with customer regularly
Communication with offshore team
Prompt Status reporting
Cross functional teams connect

Education: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics or equivalent

Experience Range: 8-12