_{01st July, 2025}

Powertrain Controls Validation Engineer #1030687
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 in 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
• I would appreciate having resources with at least 5-8 years of experience.

 
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• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
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