HIL Engineer; mid-senior level

Position: HIL Engineer (mid-senior level)
HIL Engineer (Mid–Senior / Lead) Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a HIL Engineer (Mid–Senior / Lead) to work onsite with our client in the Novi/Northville MI area. This is a contract/resident engineering opportunity.
Who we are:
LER Tech Force is an industry leader in Automotive manufacturing including aircraft, (HEV, EV and ICE) wheeled vehicles, autonomous systems, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), vehicle electrification, and next-generation control strategies, embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

What you will be doing:
The HIL Engineer (Mid–Senior / Lead) Designs, develops, and leads Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation for EV/HEV drive systems and range extender functions. Owns test automation, system validation, and (for senior candidates) HIL strategy and team leadership.

What you'll need to be successful (must haves):

• Develop HIL plant models (motor, inverter, driveline, battery, REX systems)
• Design automated test cases for torque delivery, regen, faults, and edge cases
• Implement fault injection and validate diagnostics (UDS, DTCs)
• Build and maintain automation frameworks (Python, CAPL, CI/CD pipelines)
• Analyze failures and support root cause investigations
• Maintain HIL rigs, configurations, and test environments
• Senior level) Define HIL strategy, roadmap, KPIs, and mentor team

Essentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in HIL validation for EV/HEV propulsion systems
• Hands-on with dSPACE, NI, or ETAS platforms
• Strong skills in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and CAN tools (CANoe/CANape)
• Understanding of diagnostics, networking (CAN/LIN/Ethernet), and ISO 26262
• Leadership experience for senior-level candidates

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

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