Automotive Test Cell Controls Engineer

• Maintain and refactor legacy applications for data acquisition and control of automotive dynamometers.
• Design and program new modules and applications utilizing LabVIEW
• Interface with custom engineering in developing testing applications with EV focus.
• Creating custom CAN/LIN/FlexRay protocol gateways between MRE software platform and customer UUTs
• Create scripts in Vector CAPL and ICS Vehicle spy to simulate vehicle environment required for testing
• Proactively work during the quoting process to identify required equipment and support for new projects
• Interact with customers for requirements specifications. 

Develop software utilizing the following components:

• Windows Based- HMIs
• Real-time computers running a RTOS
• Instrumentation
• PLC’s

Develop software using the following communication protocols:

• EtherCAT
• RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, Profibus
• CAN, FlexRay, TCP/IP, UDP

• Interact with customers for troubleshooting and debugging software, electrical, and mechanical problems.
• Interact with customers for requirements specifications.
• Work in an office and facility environment
• Test stand equipment includes real-time data acquisition and control system, conditioning systems for coolant, fuel, oil and combustion air, dynamometers, PID controllers, throttle actuators and engine mounting hardware
• Assist in supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation).