Hardware Controls Engineer

Advantage Technical - Dearborn, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Dearborn, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Hardware Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing and executing advanced Hardware in the Loop (HIL) systems and test plans as part of the control development process within the Vehicle Controls Research and Advanced Engineering Department. This role requires collaboration and technical expertise to deliver simulation solutions that enhance capability and efficiency in automotive control systems.

Responsibilities

• Innovate new virtual simulation solutions on HIL platforms to support research and development of advanced automotive control systems.
• Research and implement new processes, methods, and tools to increase the capability, automation, and efficiency of software simulation, build, and test initiatives.
• Work closely with control system developers to create HIL test plans, validate operation of Control System software and hardware on HIL, process and analyze test data, and create test reports.
• Design, implement, validate, and document Matlab/Simulink models for interfacing to HIL system hardware and communication networks.
• Design, build, validate, and document HIL I/O circuits and wiring harnesses to interface HIL simulator to electronic control units and subsystem sensors and actuators.
• Design, implement, validate, and document test scripts, test automation, and user interfaces for HIL system.
• Maintain HIL system operation with updates to interface models, system hardware, user interfaces, and test automation as required.

Requirements

• 3+ years' experience developing hardware in the loop systems for testing embedded control systems.
• 3+ years' experience developing or testing automotive electronic control systems.
• Hands-on experience with dSpace hardware-in-the-loop systems and ControlDesk / ConfigurationDesk software.
• Hands-on experience with electronics lab equipment and tools.
• Experience with automotive embedded control systems, sensors, and actuators.
• Demonstrated effective communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and balance multiple tasks and timelines.