ECU Hardware Validation & Stress Test Engineer

We are supporting a major OEM undergoing a transformation toward Software Defined Vehicles and next-generation EE architectures. The organization is strengthening its Hardware Validation capability and is seeking an experienced ECU Hardware Validation & Stress Test Engineer to drive deep hardware-level validation of advanced automotive ECUs, including HPC and zonal controllers. You will work closely with hardware and software design teams, contributing to board bring-up, stress testing, root cause analysis, and validation of complex electronic systems.

• Location:
  
  Auburn Hills
• Contract type:
  Permanent / Contractor
• Benefits:
  Comprehensive health coverage, retirement savings support, generous paid time off, parental leave, income protection plans, company vehicle lease program eligibility, tuition reimbursement, and paid volunteer hours.

• Lead development and execution of hardware validation and stress tests based on system requirements and design specifications.
• Execute white box test cases and coordinate cross-functional prerequisites for test setup.
• Develop and use test firmware to trigger MCU and SoC behavior for validation and stress scenarios.
• Perform hardware-level white box testing using system and interface requirements.
• Analyze and report test results using defect management tools (ALM / PLM / JIRA).
• Support investigation of validation issues including debugging, root cause analysis, mitigation, and corrective action plans.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and component engineers to resolve critical product issues.
• Deliver technical reports including logs, timing charts, graphs, and structured progress updates.
• Analyze and synthesize detailed hardware test data into clear conclusions and recommendations.
• Participate in assembly, disassembly, inspection, and fitment activities for test components.
• Track testing schedules and proactively communicate risks or delays to management.
• Maintain bidirectional traceability between requirements and test artifacts.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive ECU hardware validation and stress testing.
• Experience testing advanced automotive ECUs (HPC, Zonal Controllers, etc.) and associated SoCs.
• Strong knowledge of electronic circuits and ability to read and interpret board schematics.
• Hands‑on experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and similar lab equipment.
• Strong embedded debugging skills to support hardware‑level validation.
• Experience with VT Studio and CANoe.
• Familiarity with semiconductor datasheets and register‑level diagnostics for MCU/SoC debugging.
• Experience with HIL systems (dSPACE, ETAS or similar), including wiring harness and load box setup and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of automotive diagnostics and network protocols.
• Familiarity with automotive wireless technologies (NFC, UWB, Wi‑Fi).
• Experience using statistical analysis to define pass/fail criteria.
• Understanding of bootloaders and AUTOSAR MCAL for board bring‑up and SoC validation.
• Experience with version control (Git), issue tracking (JIRA), and agile methodologies.
• Strong analytical mindset, structured problem‑solving skills, and effective communication.
• Self‑driven, able to operate independently while collaborating across cross‑functional engineering teams.

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