Cognizant

HIL Vaidation Engineer

Cognizant$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering, or a related field with a focus on control systems.
  • 3+ years of experience in automotive testing or related fields.
  • Proficiency in data analysis, scripting, and modeling using dSPACE Tool Chain, Python, Matlab, Simulink, or Stateflow.
  • Familiarity with ECU Test toolchain and dSPACE toolchain.
  • Experience utilizing Vector tools like CANalyzer, CANAPE, and CANOE.

Responsibilities

  • Create and track test plans using Jira.
  • Develop automation for all assigned test cases using specified toolchain (e.g., ECU Test).
  • Implement automation with dSPACE HIL tools and methodologies.
  • Document and generate test cases in TestRail based on Jira backlog.
  • Execute tests and produce test reports per feature and program cycle.
  • Report defects using Jira and liaise with Program Manager for triage.
  • Ensure traceability between Jira tasks and TestRail documentation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive technology.
  • Close collaboration with cross-functional teams including feature owners and suppliers.
  • Potential involvement in the complete product development lifecycle.
  • Gain expertise in a highly specialized field with advanced tools and technologies.
Full Job Description
*Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*

Role - Automotive HIL Software Engineer

Required Experience - 3+ Yrs. of Experience

Job Requirements:

The Hardware in the Loop (HiL) 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. The HiL Engineer 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.

Responsibilities
  • Test plan tracked in Jira
  • Develop Automation for all Test Cases assigned utilizing given toolchain ( Eg. ECU Test)
  • Develop dSPACE HIL Automation with dSPACE Tool Chain
  • Test progress shall be reported in assigned Jira Task/Epic each time lab vehicle is booked.
  • Develop/Document Test cases in TestRail per assigned Jira backlog definition
  • Execute testing and generate Test reports per Feature per Test Round per Program
  • Report defects in Jira and notify to Program Manager for triage
  • Follow up on any retests associated to reported issue.
  • Ensure traceability between Jira and Test Rail
  • Demonstrate 100% Test Coverage for assigned Feature
  • TC in Production Ready Status, appropriately stored in Git.
  • Report Automation blockers to Vehicle Line Program Manager so appropriate instrumented parts can be acquired to unblock testing.
  • Generate and report new Test Cases to achieve 100% Test Coverage for Assigned Feature.
  • Support all testing 100% on site.

Qualifications Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related field with emphasis on control systems
• Experience with data analysis, scripting and modeling & simulation of dynamic systems using dSPACE Tool Chain, Python, Matlab, Simulink or Stateflow
• Experience with ECU Test tool chain
• Experience with dSPACE tool chain
• Vector CANAlzyer, CANAPE, CANOE

Keywords: Automotive, HIL

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