Hil Development Engineer

HIL Development Engineer Position

Silvis, Illinois - Full Time

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our engineering team at our customer's facility in Silvis, Illinois. As a member of our team, the selected candidate will work alongside a team of Electrical Hardware and Embedded Software Engineers that provide Enterprise-Wide Product Engineering Solutions to Vehicle Platform teams. This role is to facilitate the infrastructure procurement and deployment of Hardware in Loop systems for the test verification and validation teams.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Participate in factory team meetings to understand the scope and requirements for new HILs and modifications to existing HILs.
• Assist in the design and configuration for new and updated HIL systems in support of vehicle platform needs.
• Provide onsite support to install and verify new HIL units. Perform modifications, upgrades, or troubleshooting for existing systems. This includes Data Acquisition Equipment used for simulation, load boxes, power supplies, IO channels, communications networks, PCs and monitors.
• Provide real-time support to troubleshoot and correct electrical issues on HIL simulators as required to maintain operational readiness. For HIL systems, this includes documentation of findings and root cause for potential warranty follow up with suppliers.
• Update HIL systems with new software releases from supplier.
• Provide onsite support during startup, testing and validation of new and modified HIL systems. Perform electrical troubleshooting, modifications, and corrective actions as required.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Ag & Biosystems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering when applied with electronics (mechatronics), Mechatronics Engineering, or commensurate experience.
• 1 year of industry experience troubleshooting hardware and software issues on embedded electrical systems or on the test infrastructure used to test embedded electrical systems.
• Ability to interpret and create or maintain electrical schematics.
• Ability to self-manage moderately complex and simultaneous priorities from different stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an excellent communicator
• Strong time management & organizational skills

Preferred Skills:

• Experience building and maintaining Hardware in Loop (HIL) simulators.
• Vehicle system design, simulation, and testing experience.
• Experience with the implementation or debugging of J1939 CAN protocol.
• Experience with Simulink and MATLAB is beneficial.
• Experience with ETAS beneficial.
• Experiences with NI VeriStand beneficial.

As a condition of employment consideration, Productive Resources conducts pre-employment screening, including a background check and drug test. In addition, an employment candidate is required to provide proof of identity and legal authority to work in the United States.

Why work for Productive Resources?

Productive Resources is a full-service engineering firm with over two decades of experience serving leading global clients. Our primary focus is on project-based product development and manufacturing engineering support. Our primary industries of focus are off highway equipment including agricultural, construction, defense, mining, recreational, industrial, and specialty machines.

We lead with our reputation for quality, teamwork, and innovative solutions which keep our clients engaged as a partner in their journey. Our diverse experience and client base will challenge your technical skills and provide greater opportunity for growth.

Our primary delivery center is our Technical Center in Waterloo, IA, as well as numerous customer areas we serve with onsite and remote teams throughout the U.S.

We Offer Competitive Benefits:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-term Disability
• Retirement Savings Account (Traditional 401k & Roth 401k)
• Flexible Spending Plans for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Equal Opportunity and Veteran Friendly