What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIL Test Engineer position at Actalent?
Description:
The Hardware in the Loop (HiL) Test Engineer supports the product development and system integration processes by developing test procedures for automated execution, implementing tests using Hardware in the Loop equipment, documenting and reviewing execution reports, reporting incidents, and tracking software updates to fix issues. Develops expertise in software test design and has advanced knowledge in vehicle functional partitioning, electrical and communication architectures, Ford's embedded software processes, and the Global Product Development System.
• This role requires close collaboration with feature owners, engineering, and suppliers to develop a strong understanding of the vehicle functions and implement appropriate test design strategies for early identification of defects and to provide evidence of defect elimination.
• Single point of contact for the test organization and the feature owner, engineering team, and supplier
• Manage the test project for the assigned features including integration/definition, scope/coverage, time, communications, and risk
• Develop and negotiate the testing scope and statement of work
• Support the tradeoff analysis of test requirements vs test environment capabilities to define test scope and instrumentation strategies
• Analyze requirements, vehicle components electrical schematics, functional specifications, and FMEA documentation
• Design, maintain and execute test procedures in alignment with test design guidelines and strategy
• Document test environment, automation, and vehicle variant management requirements
• Implement and validate test environment, automation, and vehicle variant management solutions
• Develop test procedures to validate the test environment (intake tests)
• Analyze test execution results to generate reports, document incidents, and drive them to resolution
• Troubleshoot vehicle systems and test environment functionality to minimize false positive incident reports
• Implement continuous improvement strategies for test design, management, and execution processes
Skills:
Engineer, validation, test development, simulation, dspace, national instrument
Top Skills Details:
Engineer,validation,test development
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• BS in Engineering or Computer Science
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in Validation
• Experience in one of the following areas with dSpace and/or National Instrument HiL Platforms-Tools (either at the component and/or system-subsystem level):
• Creation of Hil automation frameworks.
• Execution of Functional Test procedures of distributed features within a HiL environment.
• Development & Design Verification of embedded SW using Ds/NI HiL Tools.
• dSpace Control Desk / Automation Desk User Proficiency Level.
• System HiL Integration – SCALEXIO/PHS hardware.
• MBD - MatLab Simulink Models User Proficiency Level.
• SW Development C /Python/VBasic User Proficiency Level.
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to navigate through working teams across multiple departments.
• Ability to work with large cross functional teams under aggressive timelines and sporadic heavy workloads.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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