Senior Engineer - HiL Verification (Hardware-in-the-Loop)

Volvo - Greensboro, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Greensboro, NC

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Engineer - HiL Verification role focuses on manual and automated testing of vehicle dynamics electrical control units within the Vehicle Dynamics team. This position is integral to the transformation of the transport industry, contributing to the development of sustainable transport solutions. The engineer will work with next-gen technologies, collaborating with various teams to ensure the reliability and performance of vehicle control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manual and automated testing of vehicle dynamics electrical control (ECU) units.
• Interact with dSPACE Hardware-In-Loop simulator using ControlDesk and AutomationDesk.
• Develop test plans, test cases, and automation test scripts.
• Interface with HIL maintenance team over hardware troubleshooting and plant model updates.
• Prepare test reports and review status with software team and other stakeholders.
• Initiate and participate in meetings related to software validation.
• Participate in the realization and commissioning of new HIL simulator or upgrading existing ones.
• Play an active role in the global verification community.
• Understand existing and future requirements on test equipment and needed methods.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electronics, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering.
• 5-8+ years of experience within Automotive ECU verification.
• Experience in HIL verification.
• Prior test automation using Python.
• MATLAB Simulink HIL model development.
• Experience with CANalyzer/CANOE tools.
• Experience using version control tools.
• Knowledge of Software Release Management.
• Knowledge of vehicle network architecture, communication & diagnostic protocols (CAN, J1939, LIN, Ethernet).
• Experience in ECU Test Tools.
• Agile development and continuous integration awareness.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in related Engineering field.
• HiL experience specifically using dSPACE.
• Experience in Jenkins.
• Knowledge in Vehicle Dynamics.

Benefits

• An organization that prioritizes employee's health and well-being.
• Working in an empowered team solving complex challenges.
• Opportunity to work with new technologies such as automation, electromobility, and connectivity.
• Competency development through the Volvo Engineering Career Path.
• Modern workspaces that allow agility and collaboration.
• Multiple electric charging stations for cars.
• Onsite facilities and activities including a cafeteria, chair massages, fitness center, and daily fitness classes.