HIL Validation Engineer - FastTek Global

HIL Validation Engineer #1012014

Description:

Propulsion Systems Validation Engineer

• The ideal candidate for this position is a strong team player willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
• They will be involved in reviewing requirement driven test cases, working with automated test scripts, and executing System Validation testing for electrified and conventional propulsion software.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop and automate requirements-based test cases using state of the art validation methods to achieve maximum test coverage.
• Flash Software / Merge Calibrations and work with the controls/calibration/HIL team(s) as required making the baseline Software functional on the HIL.
• Utilize HIL bench to execute baseline Software System Validation testing for the propulsion systems on various projects as required.
• Gather required test data and perform initial data analysis to isolate the potential root cause of the failure between HIL, test script, software, calibration or requirements.
• Work with cross-functional electrified department stakeholders from Software, Calibration and Systems groups to solicit requirements clarifications, communicate results and resolve issues.
• Work with the HIL hardware, plant model and tools team(s) to communicate results and resolve issues as required. Create and publish test reports to the required team members and author issues in the issue tracking databases as required.
• Support issue debugging activities as required on the HIL.
• Contribute actively to the weekly HIL issues/change requests meeting with the HIL team to achieve timely resolution of HIL features/issue fixes requested.
• Provide structured feedback on the tasks assigned as well as anticipated new tasks to the immediate supervisors as well as electrified management through 1 on 1 meetings or other forums as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent engineering degree from an accredited university
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers
• Analytical problem solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues
• Must be self-motivated and motivate the team to success
• Experience with Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of Hybrid, Electric automotive architectures
• Exhibit flexibility, prioritization and the ability to multitask

Preferred Requirements:

• Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university
• Experience in Agile Methodology
• Experience in testing using test properties such as but not limited to: HIL/Emulator/Dyno/Vehicle etc.
• Experience with test development tools such as but not limited to: Provetech TA, Control Desk, Automation Desk, Python, and Visual Basic etc.
• Ability to use CAN/Networking tools such as but not limited to: INCA, CANAlyser, CANApe, and ATI Vision etc.
• Experience with ALM tools such as but not limited to: DOORs, PTC Integrity, Rational Quality Manager (RQM), Rational Team Center (RTC) etc.
• Knowledgeable in CARB OBD and Federal Diagnostic requirements
• Working knowledge of HIL HW and SW test environment including Plant Models, Harnesses, Load boxes, FIUs, Controllers etc.