Product Engineer - Controls 317853
Product Engineer Controls
(ID: 317853)
Position Description:
Candidates for consideration will be responsible for developing and executing advanced Hardware in the Loop systems and test plans as a core part of the control development process within the Vehicle Controls Research and Advanced Engineering Department.This requires proactive collaboration combined with technical focus and experience to deliver simulation solutions that provide increasing levels of capability and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Innovate new virtual simulation solutions on HIL platforms to support research and development of advanced automotive control systems.
Research and implement new process, 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.
Skills Required:
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
Skills Preferred:
Experience delivering innovative solutions in a research-based environment
Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink modeling and simulation of plant and control systems
Experience with the creation and execution of test plans, test scripts, and test automation and the generation of test reports
Experience with CAN/LIN/Ethernet tools and testing
Experience with version control and process automation tools (GitHub, Jenkins)
Experience with high-level programming language (C, C++, Python, Matlab m-script)
Experience with Electrified or Connected vehicle development or testing
Experience using other modeling and simulation software tools such as Amesim, CarSim, or CarMaker
Experience Required:
3+ years experience developing hardware in the loop systems for testing embedded control systems
3+ years experience developing or testing automotive electronic control systems
Education Required:
Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
Masters Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering (Preferred)