Job Title: Virtual HIL Commissioning Engineer (Hardware-in-the-Loop)
Location: Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 6+ months
Pay Range: $28.92/hr. to $30.15/hr. on W2 | $35.00/hr. to $39.20/hr. on C2C
Domain: Automotive | E-Mobility & Powertrain Validation Engineering
Application Deadline: September 30, 2026
SKILLS REQUIRED:
Primary (Must-Have):
• dSPACE Eco-system Expertise: Deep, hands-on command over dSPACE toolchains including ConfigDesk, AutomationDesk, and ControlDesk for simulator configurations.
• Embedded Controller Networks: Proficient understanding and troubleshooting of vehicle networking protocols, specifically CAN and LIN architectures.
• Automotive Diagnostics & Analysis: Advanced navigation of CAN-based communication tools and specialized environment networks like Vector CANalyzer or CANoe.
• Simulation Architecture & Modeling: Proven execution in defining simulator I/O boundaries, instrumentation requirements, and automated testing setups for distributed electronic features.
• Schematic Translation: Ability to break down component-level electrical schematics and functional software specifications into actionable signal requirements for virtual benches.
Secondary (Good to Have):
• Matlab/Simulink Modeling: Familiarity building, developing, and verifying plant and control models within Matlab/Simulink for high-fidelity HIL test environments.
• Powertrain Architecture Familiarity: Prior exposure commissioning features coupled with transmissions, internal combustion engines, or hybrid powertrain modules.
• Cross-functional Issue Resolution: Around 9+ years of progressive engineering experience acting as a bridge between suppliers, design release engineers (DRE), and software validation teams.
POSITION OVERVIEW
We are looking for a highly capable Virtual HIL Commissioning Engineer to deliver stable, high-fidelity, and representative test environments for automated integration testing on-site in Auburn Hills, MI. This role is central to validating complex, distributed vehicle features on the bench long before production, directly supporting a successful vehicle launch ecosystem. The ideal engineer will draw upon comprehensive embedded network knowledge to construct simulators, model complex powertrain behaviors, and maintain critical test benches—slashing false-positive incident reports across the software release pipeline.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identify system-level boundaries and program detailed requirements for simulator I/O structures, instrumentation layers, and custom test automation frameworks.
• Model and simulate complex powertrain, engine, and transmission behaviors to support core subsystem integration and feature commissioning.
• Review component-level electrical diagrams and specifications to precisely map physical hardware loops into software-signaled virtual test steps.
• Validate, troubleshoot, and maintain physical HIL simulator benches, ensuring precise electrical execution across testing hardware blocks.
• Isolate, debug, and trace system-level vehicle network faults using Vector CANoe/CANalyzer to isolate real product bugs from testing system anomalies.
• Partner closely with core architecture teams, component release engineers, and global tier-1 suppliers to configure testing configurations under aggressive milestones.
BENEFITS
Medical | Dental | Vision | 401(k)
EEOC Compliance:
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
DISCLAIMER
AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.