HIL Engineer

Windsor, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 14, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
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Job summary

Commission, configure, integrate, and validate HIL test benches and automotive embedded-system components, including ECUs, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces. Develop and run automated tests, troubleshoot system and communication issues, and document commissioning activities and results in collaboration with engineering teams.

Job details

Job Title: HIL Commissioning Engineer Location: Ontario, Canada Job Type: Full-Time Job Description We are seeking an experienced HIL Commissioning Engineer to support the setup, configuration, commissioning, and validation of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test systems for automotive embedded systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with HIL hardware, test bench integration, troubleshooting, and automation of ECU testing environments. Key Responsibilities Commission, configure, and validate HIL test benches and hardware systems. Integrate ECUs, sensors, actuators, and communication interfaces into HIL environments. Configure and troubleshoot dSPACE or NI-based HIL systems. Work with CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, and vehicle communication protocols. Develop and execute test scripts using Python, CAPL, or automation tools. Configure simulation models using MATLAB/Simulink. Perform hardware and software integration, system verification, and fault diagnosis. Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and test bench issues. Collaborate with software, systems, and validation teams to ensure test environment readiness. Document commissioning activities, test results, and technical issues. Required Skills Hands-on experience with HIL commissioning and test bench integration. Strong knowledge of dSPACE tools: ConfigurationDesk, ControlDesk, and AutomationDesk. Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and plant model integration. Knowledge of CAN, CAN FD, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet. Experience with CANoe, CANalyzer, ECU diagnostics, and fault injection. Ability to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware interfaces. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer, or a related engineering field.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires hands-on HIL commissioning and test bench integration experience, with knowledge of dSPACE tools, MATLAB/Simulink, automotive communication protocols, and ECU diagnostics. Applicants must be able to read electrical schematics and troubleshoot hardware interfaces, and have a bachelor's degree in an engineering field or a related discipline.