HiL Test Engineer - Automotive

Quick Release•Dearborn, MI

3d•$65,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

QR's reputation for product data management and consultancy has put us at the vanguard of transforming the automotive, aerospace and robotics industries across the globe, as they seek to build better products and a more sustainable future. As a team, we are excited to be supporting the development of some truly planet-changing products, including connected, electric and solar vehicles and an increasingly diverse range of new technologies. We have an opportunity to advance your career in project and people management and data analysis. Quick Release provides hands-on experience with complex, positive-impact projects, together with fast-paced training, mentoring, and a caring company culture that promotes flexibility, fulfilment and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, or Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science
0–3 years of professional experience; relevant internships or co-ops count
Hands-on exposure to at least one real-time or HiL platform — dSPACE, NI VeriStand, ETAS, Vector, Speedgoat, or equivalent academic lab work
Working knowledge of CAN and automotive network fundamentals
Scripting ability in Python or MATLAB
Comfort with lab hardware: multimeters, oscilloscopes, bench power supplies, and reading wiring diagrams and schematics
Clear written documentation habits — test evidence is only useful if someone else can follow it
Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship, [now or in the future]
Ability to work onsite in Dearborn, MI
Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.

Responsibilities

Execute HiL test cases against feature and system requirements, and analyze the results
Write and maintain automated test sequences and scripts using Python, CAPL, or dSPACE AutomationDesk
Bring ECUs up on the bench: flashing software, verifying communication, configuring restbus simulation
Analyze CAN, LIN, and Ethernet traces to determine whether a failure sits in the device under test, the bench, or the test script itself
Build and modify breakout boxes, load boxes, and test harnesses; instrument simulated sensors and actuators
Run bench health checks and intake tests before a campaign starts, so campaign results can be trusted
Write clear defect reports with reproduction steps and supporting evidence, and drive them to closure
Maintain traceability from requirement to test case to result
Support senior engineers during new bench builds, wiring, and commissioning