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Powertrain Controls Validation Engineer

Auburn Hills, Michigan - Posted on July 1, 2025
Published By Alpha Castillo

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Powertrain Controls Validation Engineer in Auburn Hills!

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.

Pay rate is up to $46/hour. Apply now!

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.


Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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