Skill Set:
Motor HIL Test Engineer (Power Electronics & Drives) - ECUTEST, Typhoon HIL, NI Veristand
Job Description:
Key Responsibilities
• HIL System Development: Design and configure HIL test benches using NI VeriStand and Opal-RT/Typhoon HIL hardware to simulate electric motor dynamics and power electronics.
• Test Automation: Create, maintain, and execute automated test suites using ECU-TEST to validate functional requirements, diagnostic services, and fault injection scenarios.
• Analysis & Reporting: Analyze test logs and high-speed data captures to identify software bugs or hardware-in-the-loop discrepancies. Generate comprehensive validation reports for stakeholders.
Domain Knowledge:
Required Skills & Qualifications
• HIL Platforms: Proven experience with NI VeriStand and real-time simulators such as Opal-RT (RT-LAB) or Typhoon HIL.
• Automation Tools: Expertise in ECU-TEST for automated test sequence generation.
• Communication Protocols: Deep understanding of automotive communication protocols, specifically CAN/CAN-FD, and experience with vector tools (CANalyzer, CANoe).
• Motor Control Theory: Strong grasp of electric motor fundamentals, including 3-phase inverter topologies.
• Programming: Proficiency in Python for scripting and test automation enhancement.
SACHA Engineering is a global engineering services company with more than 50 years of experience in Germany and delivery centres in India and the UK. The company provides engineering solutions across automation, mechanical and electrical engineering, manufacturing planning, controls, software, and production launch support.
SACHA works with OEMs in the automotive and industrial sectors, supporting them from the early stages of planning and engineering through to implementation and production launch. Its expertise covers turnkey automation, body and press shop systems, battery and E motor specialized machines, as well as planning, controls, and software engineering using technologies such as CATIA, NX, EPLAN, Siemens TIA, and WinCC.
With a strong focus on quality, teamwork, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement, SACHA combines decades of engineering experience with a global delivery network. This enables the company to provide practical, reliable, and cost effective engineering solutions that meet the evolving needs of its customers worldwide.
