HIL Engineer

Capgemini • Southfield, MI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The HIL Engineer designs, builds, commissions, maintains, and supports Hardware-in-the-Loop systems for automotive validation. The role contributes to HIL architecture, bills of materials, wiring documentation, model configuration, and bench commissioning. The engineer performs open- and closed-loop testing, maintains bench readiness, and troubleshoots system issues. The position also supports corrective actions, reporting, feature validation, and applicable safety requirements.

This is an onsite role based in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The posted base compensation range is $68,911–$161,544. Compensation may also include variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini provides regular full-time employees with a benefits package that may include paid time off, company-paid holidays, personal days, sick leave, medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and employee assistance programs. Availability depends on local policy and eligibility.

Requirements

• 3–7 years of relevant HIL, embedded validation, controls, or automotive electronics experience.
• Hands-on experience configuring or operating dSPACE HIL systems using Control Desk and Configuration Desk.
• Working knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink models and open-loop and closed-loop test execution.
• Understanding of CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet communications and vehicle diagnostics.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams, support I/O mapping, troubleshoot bench issues, and document corrective actions.
• Demonstrated ownership of HIL architecture, BOM and wiring documentation, commissioning, and bench readiness.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with restbus simulation, fault injection, or automated HIL regression.
• Familiarity with ECU flashing, UDS, XCP, or calibration workflows.
• Experience with electrical measurement equipment or automotive functional-safety and quality processes.

Responsibilities

• Design HIL architectures and develop bills of materials and wiring documentation.
• Support procurement, HIL system build, and bench commissioning.
• Configure models and perform open-loop and closed-loop testing.
• Maintain bench readiness and execute required system updates.
• Troubleshoot HIL issues and manage corrective actions.
• Generate reports and support feature validation.
• Follow applicable safety requirements.
• Own assigned technical activities, coordinate investigations and activities, and drive assigned issues and actions.

Benefits

• Paid time off, including vacation, company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave; vacation is 12–25 days depending on employee grade.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada.
• Retirement savings plans, such as a 401(k) in the U.S. or RRSP in Canada.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed