Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ford Electrified Systems Engineering team is looking for a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Systems Engineer to help design and maintain current and future HIL battery simulators which serve as the testbeds for Battery Management System (BMS) software validation. You will work in a team environment to deliver HIL battery simulator testbeds on time with efficiency and quality. As a HIL Systems Engineer, you will develop expertise in electric and hybrid vehicle high voltage traction battery fundamentals, gain knowledge in vehicle electrical and communication architectures, and become familiar with Ford's Global Product Development System. This position collaborates closely with HIL Hardware Engineers, HIL software engineers, electrical technologists, suppliers, BMS Systems Engineers, BMS Software Developers, and Test Engineers to develop a strong understanding of the vehicle functions and implement appropriate design strategies for new features and updates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of battery HIL simulator functions and requirements.
• Design, implement, validate, and document MATLAB/Simulink models for interfacing to HIL system hardware and communication networks (i.e., CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, etc.).
• 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.
• Commission HIL system to achieve full system level functionality to satisfy BMS.
• 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.
• Lead investigation and resolution of any HIL related issues in timely manner.
• Train and support HIL users and customers with any HIL related activities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees