Hil Validation Engineer

Job Title: HiL Validation Engineer

Location: Lisle, IL

Onsite/ Remote: Day 1 Onsite at customer location

Required Skills & Responsibilities

• Vector Tool Expertise: CANoe, CANalyzer, vTESTstudio, and VT System for automotive electronic system validation.
• HIL Tool Expertise: dSPACE (AutomationDesk, ControlDesk, MotionDesk, ConfigurationDesk), ETAS LABCAR, and NI HIL systems.
• Test Automation & Scripting: Python, CAPL, EXAM, ECUTest, Robot Framework, NI TestStand, and vTESTstudio.
• Automotive Domain Expertise: Verification and validation of ADAS, Body Electronics, and Powertrain features.
• Test Plan Development: Create detailed test plans and strategies based on project requirements and specifications.
• Test Execution: Perform functional, performance, integration, and system validation testing using Vector and HIL tools.
• Automation Development: Develop and implement automated test scripts using CAPL, Python, and other relevant automation frameworks.
• Requirements & Test Infrastructure: Define test requirements and support the setup, configuration, and validation of logging equipment, HIL benches, and automation tools.

Required Expertise:

Minimum of 3+ years of professional engineering experience in electrical/electronics, hardware, software or controls as a LEAD

Strong Expertise in any one area - ADAS, Brakes, Active safety, Passive safety features, electric and Conventional ICE Engine features

Expertise in testing HiL systems experience (dSPACE, Vector, NI, ETAS)

Knowledge with model-based development tools such as MATLAB/SIMULINK

Experience of CAN stack, and Flash bootloader integration

Experience in diagnostic management: CANalyzer, CANoe

Familiarity using trace capture tools, data acquisition and analysis tools such as ETAS INCA

Experience with HIL testing, vehicle integration and validation

Lead and Perform system level testing of any one - ADAS, Powertrain, Active/Passive safety, Brakes, Powertrain (ICE) in a HiL Testing environment

Leading the test team and participate in daily project specific sprint meeting

Preparing Test plans against system requirements, Scripting (Python, excel Macro) and test the scripts using HIL tools (dSpace Automation desk/Vector/ETAS/NI).

Good exposure to EXAM tool for test authoring.

Ensure requirement traceability- Feature spec to Test case and test results

Adherence to project specific metrics

Communicate across various stakeholders on the project and ensure adherence to project deliverables per planned timelines

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science.
• Proven experience in automotive validation, with a focus on Vecto/dSpace tools and systems.
• Strong knowledge of auto communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet, Flexray).
• Extensive hands-on in feature enablement on HIL Test assets with test automation
• Working knowledge in virtual simulation tools like CarMaker, ASM, etc.
• Extensive Systems Engineering "V-Model" specifically requirements-based testing and design verification and validation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, EXAM, CAPL) for test automation.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with automotive embedded systems and ECUs.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools.
• Certification in relevant Vector tools OR ISTQB certified