Inside the RoleThis is an engineering position located in Detroit within DTNA's Software Verification and Release Management department.
This position will specifically require application of engineering principles to test and validate complex powertrain controls software, functions and features that set the industry benchmark for performance, energy efficiency, cost, reliability and safety. As a Propulsion HiL Simulation Engineer in the Powertrain HiL (Hardware in the Loop) team you will be a key part of the propulsion software testing infrastructure at DTNA. This is a multidisciplinary position combining knowledge of software, electrical and mechanical systems.
This position will provide career development and experience in a wide range of technical and project activities including HiL engineering, software testing, project management, resource coordination, and leadership development. You will have the opportunity to work closely with various cross-functional engineering areas within Detroit and DTNA. There will also be opportunities to collaborate with Daimler Truck's global engineering network. You will generate and implement ideas to continuously improve the work environment, systems, tools, and processes.
We Take Care of Our Team
Position offers a starting salary range of $90,000-115,000
Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience
Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.
What You Drive at DTNA
Work closely with software developers, feature owners and software testers to create HIL test plans, validate operation of propulsion systems software and hardware on Hardware in the Loop (HiL) test platforms, process and analyze test data and create reports
Configure HiL systems to correctly execute testing campaign including but not limited to adapt wiring and harnesses, flashing ECUs, run HiL readiness tests and troubleshoot issues
Maintain operation of HiL platforms with updates to interface models, system hardware, user interfaces, ECU communication models and test automation as required
Design, build, validate, document HIL I/O circuits and wiring harnesses to interface with HIL simulator, ECUs and subsystems' sensors and actuators
Integrate dSPACE SCALEXIO hardware and Matlab/Simulink SW models with existing I/O CAN communication using RTICAN-MM
Develop and calibrate real-time plant simulation models for diesel, fuel cell & electric powertrain including components like engine, aftertreatment, transmission, battery, inverter, charger, e-motor, fuel-cell, etc for HiL realtime closed loop simulation
Develop and calibrate communication models and ECU behavioral models for powertrain ECUs simulations and integrate them into HiL framework
Maintain and align a HiL test case database in conjunction with powertrain feature & test engineers both regionally and globally within Daimler Trucks.
Develop smart and automated end-to-end toolchains to track test coverage from SW requirements, through test specifications and test execution to verdict reporting and issue tracking
Troubleshoot and provide creative, technically-feasible solutions for any HiL related issues in a timely manner
Proactively inform management of project issues, delays and risks
Develop, integrate and use graphical user interfaces and visualization tools
Work cross-functionally with feature owners, test engineers, software developers, and CAE engineers to incorporate and adapt best practices to real time HiL based validation testing.
Knowledge You Should Bring
Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science, or Mechanical Engineering or related degree from an accredited university/college
2+ years of experience in the automotive industry
2+ years of experience with HiL testing using dSpace systems, ETAS or similar including: closed-loop operation with a plant model, hardware and software fault injection and I/O interfacing between simulator and device(s)-under-test
2+ years of experience using tools for modeling plants for HIL systems related to automotive powertrain (internal combustion, BEV, FCEV) using ASM/CarSIM/Simulink
Proven hands-on experience working with HiL related industry tools and standards such as Autosar, restbus simulation and automotive communication protocols including CAN, CAN-FD, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, etc
Experience with HiL testing using dSpace SCALEXIO systems
Experience with MATLAB and Simulink
Experience with high level programming language (C, C++, Python, matlab m-scripts)
Knowledge of simulation based engineering development and testing
Knowledge of basic software development practices and tools
Previous experience with databases
Ability to identify root cause and solve simple to complex engineering problems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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Daimler Truck North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.
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