Powertrain Calibration Validation Engineer

Optimal Inc.

$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering
  • 5-8 years of experience in verification or validation of powertrain control systems
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Analytical problem-solving skills for troubleshooting
  • Knowledge of Hybrid and Electric automotive architectures
  • Experience with diagnostic tools and OBD requirements
  • Ability to effectively communicate with team members and customers

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop requirements-based test cases using advanced validation methods
  • Flash software and collaborate with controls/calibration teams for HIL functionality
  • Execute System Validation & Verification testing on HIL for propulsion systems
  • Gather and analyze test data to troubleshoot potential root causes of failures
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues
  • Create and publish test reports and document issues in tracking databases
  • Support debugging activities and actively contribute to resolution meetings

Benefits

  • Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and team success
  • Involvement with state-of-the-art automotive technology
  • Hands-on experience with HIL testing and propulsion systems
  • Cross-departmental teamwork enhances communication and growth
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The ideal candidate for this position is a strong team player willing to work in a fast-paced environment. They will be involved in developing requirements driven test cases, automated test scripts, and executing System Validation testing for ICE/BEV propulsion system software.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Design, develop and automate requirements-based test cases using state of the art validation methods to achieve maximum test coverage.
  • Flash Software / Merge Calibrations and work with the controls/calibration/HIL team(s) as required making the baseline Software functional on the HIL.
  • Utilize HIL bench to execute baseline Software System Validation & Verification testing on ICE/BEV propulsion systems as required.
  • Gather required test data and perform initial data analysis to isolate the potential root cause of the failure between HIL, test script, software, calibration or requirements.
  • Work with cross-functional electrified department stakeholders from Software, Calibration and Systems groups to solicit requirements clarifications, communicate results and resolve issues.
  • Work with the HIL hardware, plant model and tools team(s) to communicate results and resolve issues as required.
  • Create and publish test reports to the required team members and author issues in the issue tracking databases as required.
  • Support issue debugging activities as required on the HIL.
  • Contribute actively to the weekly HIL issues/change requests meeting with the HIL team to achieve timely resolution of HIL features/issue fixes requested.
  • Provide structured feedback on the tasks assigned as well as anticipated new tasks to the immediate supervisors as well as electrified management through 1 on 1 meetings or other forums as required.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or equivalent engineering degree from an accredited university
  • Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers
  • Analytical problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex issues
  • Must be self-motivated and motivate the team to success
  • Experience with Google Sheets, Docs, and Slides
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong verbal/written communication skills
  • Fundamental knowledge of Hybrid, Electric automotive architectures
  • Exhibit flexibility, prioritization and the ability to multitask

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master of Science in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering from an ABET accredited university
  • Experience in Agile Methodology
  • Experience in testing using test properties such as but not limited to: HIL/Emulator/Dyno/Vehicle etc.
  • Experience with test development tools such as but not limited to: Provetech TA, Control Desk, Automation Desk, Python, and Visual Basic etc.
  • Ability to use CAN/Networking tools such as but not limited to: INCA, CANAlyser, CANApe, and ATI Vision etc.
  • Experience with ALM tools such as but not limited to: DOORs, PTC Integrity, Rational Quality Manager (RQM), Rational Team Center (RTC) etc.
  • Knowledgeable in CARB OBD and Federal Diagnostic requirements
  • Working knowledge of HIL HW and SW test environment including Plant Models, Harnesses, Load boxes, FIUs, Controllers etc.

Additional Information / Must Have's:
  • Experience with propulsion sub systems, verification or validation of powertrain controls systems. Familiarity with requirements-based testing
  • Familiarity with embedded controls, working with OBD and federal diagnostic requirements /diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
  • Working knowledge of diagnostic tools, ex.CDA, CAN/LIN communication protocols and how to interface with embedded services
  • Candidates have at least with 5-8 years of experience.
  • The position is on-site, sharing time either in a vehicle for testing or in the HIL Lab.

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