Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) Systems Engineer (Indefinite US Work Authorization Required)

Crown Equipment Corporation • New Bremen, OH

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is seeking a Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) Systems Engineer to design, develop, and maintain HIL systems for testing and validation of embedded software and control systems. This role involves creating and maintaining HIL architectures, strategies, and test systems, developing Simulink models, and creating electrical schematics and documentation. The engineer will also develop automated test scripts, lead troubleshooting efforts, ensure system performance, and produce relevant documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Electrical, Vehicle Systems, or Computer Engineering (Or Associate degree with 6+ years compensating experience)
• Good written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight stays
• Reliable transportation between company locations during work hours
• Indefinite U.S. work authorization required. Individuals with temporary visas are ineligible. Sponsorship for work authorization, now or in the future, is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of embedded systems testing experience
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, and HIL environments
• dSPACE tools experience
• Programming experience with Python is beneficial
• Knowledge of electromechanical and CAN‑based systems
• Ability to read electrical schematics and diagrams
• Experience with task management and version control tools (JIRA, GitHub)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) systems to support testing and validation of embedded software and control systems.
• Design and maintain HIL architectures, strategies, and test systems for embedded software validation
• Develop Simulink models to interface with HIL hardware and CAN networks
• Create and maintain HIL electrical wiring schematics, I/O definitions, ECU communication protocol definitions, and supporting documentation
• Develop automated test scripts and test cases to execute within HIL frameworks
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of HIL system issues
• Ensure system performance meets company and industry standards and supports product requirements
• Produce metrics, reports, and traceability documentation for management and compliance

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level