Prototype Development Engineer

Responsibilities

• As a Prototype Development Engineer, you will be the bridge between conceptual design and physical reality.
• You will own the design, build, integration, commissioning, and maintenance of critical electrical test assets, including advanced Labcars, HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) benches, test fixtures, prototype support equipment, and related EV development assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams and technicians to ensure next-generation electric vehicle (EV) architectures can be built, tested, validated, and iterated quickly.
• You will develop test assets from the ground up, including CAD/layout, BOM creation, purchasing support, technician-ready build documentation, electrical test integration, debug, commissioning.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer, Software Engineering or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in hardware development, test asset design, test equipment build, prototype development, HIL/lab systems, board bring‑up, vehicle systems engineering, or manufacturing test environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, commissioning, or supporting physical test assets such as fixtures, racks, carts, panels, enclosures, benches, HIL systems, Labcars, lab systems, or automated test equipment.
• Experience with CAD or layout tools such as CATIA, 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE, Solid Works, NX, Creo, Inventor, AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar.
• Experience creating BOMs, identifying parts, supporting sourcing or purchasing, managing alternates, and preparing builds for execution.
• Experience integrating electrical test equipment such as DAQ, power supplies, electronic loads, instrumentation, signal conditioning, wiring, harnessing, or safety interlocks.
• Experience with vehicle or embedded communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, Automotive Ethernet, or similar networked systems.
• Experience using embedded networking interface or diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, Wireshark, VSPY3, or similar.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical layouts, harness documentation, and PCB assemblies.
• Experience writing and executing formal test plans with clear go/no‑go criteria.
• Experience directing or working closely with technicians during fabrication, assembly, wiring, commissioning, troubleshooting, or lab build activities.
• Ability to create and maintain build records, commissioning results, maintenance instructions, configuration status, and clear technical documentation.
• Ability to travel 0-15% to support vehicle builds, test asset deployment, modifications, off‑site testing, and prototype support activities.

Demonstrates expertise in designing and building electrical test assets for electric vehicle development, including proficiency in CAD tools and integration of test equipment. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient prototype development and testing processes.