What are the responsibilities and job description for the V.I.E. HiL Testing engineer M/W position at ALTEN?
Description de l'entreprise
Leader in Engineering and IT Services, ALTEN brings together nearly 60,000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. Present in over 30 countries, the Group supports its clients’ development strategies in engineering, innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.
Why choose ALTEN?
- The opportunity to contribute to the greatest technological challenges.
- Close support within a collaborative work environment.
- A true career accelerator in France and internationally.
Description du poste
HIL & Test Property Management
• Configure, maintain, and support HIL, VHIL, and Plywood Buck test environments.
• Prepare test properties for validation loops and project milestones.
• Ensure test benches are updated with the latest hardware and software releases.
• Maintain ECU inventory, software versions, and configuration records.
• Verify readiness of test properties before validation execution.
• Coordinate bench setup and commissioning activities with validation teams.
Software & Hardware Updates
• Perform ECU flashing and software updates using approved engineering tools.
• Verify software compatibility and system integrity after updates.
• Support configuration management and change implementation activities.
• Maintain software release tracking and update documentation.
Validation Support
• Support execution of electrical and network validation activities.
• Assist engineers in bench-level debugging and troubleshooting.
• Verify CAN, LIN, CAN-FD, and/or Ethernet network communications.
• Collect and analyze diagnostic logs from validation activities.
• Support ignition-off draw (IOD), system functionality, and regulatory testing activities.
Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
• Investigate HIL bench issues and identify hardware, software, or configuration problems.
• Analyze CANoe/CANalyzer traces and diagnostic logs.
• Support root cause analysis activities for validation failures.
• Work with design, validation, software, and supplier teams to resolve issues.
• Document findings and corrective actions.
Onsite position: Troy, MI – USA (ALTEN Office) or CTC Auburn Hills
Qualifications
- Eligible for a V.I.E. contract
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
- Knowledge of System Requirements Analysis (e.g., DOORS) and CAN/LIN/Ethernet
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
- Professional presentation and interpersonal skills
- Autonomous with strong problem-solving abilities
- Fluent English (minimum B2, written and spoken)
- Previous internship or working student experience in a relevant field
Plus:
- OEM experience, ASIL
- ASPICE
Informations complémentaires
ALTEN’s Commitments
Our sustainability and social responsibility approach is built on three fundamental pillars:
Our People
- A diverse workforce with over 100 nationalities
- An inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute
- Support for skill development and professional growth
The Environment
- Reducing our ecological footprint and promoting sustainable growth
- Goal: Achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, guiding our operations and strategic initiatives
Sustainable Innovation
- 31% of our internal R&D dedicated to responsible innovation
- Transforming environmental challenges into value-creating solutions that drive progress