Job Description

Scope of Work:

This role is to facilitate the infrastructure procurement and deployment of Hardware in Loop systems for the test verification and validation teams. The primary job responsibilities being to design, build, deploy, and support Hardware in Loop (HIL) simulators.

Roles and Responsibilities

Participate in factory team meetings to understand the scope and requirements for new HILs and modifications to existing HILs

Assist in the design and configuration for new and updated HIL systems in support of vehicle platform needs.

Provide onsite support to install and verify new HIL units. Perform modifications, upgrades, or troubleshooting for existing systems. This includes Data Acquisition Equipment used for simulation, load boxes, power supplies, IO channels, communications networks, PCs and monitors.

Provide real-time support to troubleshoot and correct electrical issues on HIL simulators as required to maintain operational readiness. For HIL systems, this includes documentation of findings and root cause for potential warranty follow up with suppliers.

Update HIL systems with new software releases from supplier.

Provide onsite support during startup, testing and validation of new and modified HIL systems. Perform electrical troubleshooting, modifications, and corrective actions as required.

Required Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ag & Biosystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering when applied with electronics (mechatronics), Mechatronics Engineering, or commensurate experience.

1 year of industry experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues on embedded electrical systems or on the test infrastructure used to test embedded electrical systems.

Ability to interpret and create or maintain electrical schematics.

Ability to self-manage moderately complex and simultaneous priorities from different stakeholders.

Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator

Strong time management & organizational skills

Desired Skills & Experience

Experience building and maintaining Hardware in Loop (HIL) simulators

Vehicle system design, simulation and testing experience.

Experience with the implementation or debugging of J1939 CAN protocol

Experience with Simulink and MATLAB beneficial

Experience with ETAS beneficial

Experiences with NI VeriStand beneficial