Job Specifications
Trident Consulting is seeking a " Virtual HIL Commissioning Engineer " for one of our client in Auburn Hills, Michigan. A global leader in business and technology services.
Job Title: Virtual HIL Commissioning Engineer
Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)
Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $40 - $43/hr on C2C
Job Description:
The Virtual Test Engineer is responsible for delivering a stable and representative test environment to perform automated testing and functional integration of distributed features. This engineer should be capable of working with various Engineering Support teams including systems, wiring, design release engineers, and software teams as required to validate electrical features on the bench and resolve any electrical issues before it gets to production to support successful vehicle launch. Responsibilities include:
• Identify system boundaries and define requirements for simulator I/O, instrumentation, and automation solutions
• Define test scope and instrumentation strategies
• Model, Simulate powertrain features
• Help with commissioning of features related to transmission, engine and other powertrain module
• Collaborates with core engineers, suppliers, feature experts and test engineers to design, implement and troubleshoot instrumentation as required
• Review component level electrical schematics and functional specifications and translate the requirements into hardware and signal requirements for virtual implementation
• Validate and troubleshoots simulator and maintain test benches
• Troubleshoots vehicle systems and test environment functionality to minimize false positive incident reports
What you need for this position:
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Relevant automotive experience
• Knowledge of CAN based communication and diagnostic tools – Vector CANalyzer/CANoe
• Proficient with Modeling
• Good knowledge and understanding of DSpace Tools – config desk, automation desk, control desk etc..
• Proficiency in the understanding of embedded controller networks (CAN, LIN)
Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with development and verification of plant and control models in Matlab/Simulink for execution in hardware in the loop test environments
• Experience with dSpace hardware architecture, design, setup, and troubleshooting
• Bench functional integration, test execution, measuring and instrumentation experience
About Trident:
Trident Consulting is a premier IT staffing firm providing high-impact workforce solutions to Fortune 500 and mid-market clients. Since 2005, we've specialized in sourcing elite technology and engineering talent for contract, direct hire, and managed services roles. Our expertise spans cloud, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and data analytics, supported by a 3M+ candidate database and a 78% fill ratio. With a highly engaged leadership team and a reputation for delivering hard-to-fill, niche talent, we help organizations build agile, high-performing teams that drive innovation and business success.
Some of our recent awards include:
Trailblazer Women Award 2025 by Consulate General of India in San Francisco
Ranked as the #1 Women Owned Business Enterprise in the large category by ITServe.
Received the TechServe Excellence award.
Consistently ranked in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America
Recognized in the SF Business Times as one of the Largest Bay Area BIPOC/Minority-Owned Businesses in 2022.
About the Company
Trident Consulting is a 100% Women and Minority-owned staffing company, headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology and engineering professionals in contract and full-time roles.
Trident shines in filling niche/hard to find technical skills, and our commitment is to deliver the best and brightest individuals in the industry for our clients toughest requirements.
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