SYSTEMS ENGINEER

Nidec Mobility America Corporation(NMOA)
seeks a detail-oriented, focused
Systems Engineer
for our St. Charles, IL operations.

As a world leader in sensing and control technology, we control the most discrete functions within an automobile – from seat switches, power window switches, and instrument panel controls, towards complex user interfaces. NMOA is directly involved with automotive OEM's and holds a leadership position within Nidec for product development with global vehicle makers.

Job Summary

The Systems Engineer is responsible for verifying and validating the electronic control units (ECUs) and embedded systems used in automotive applications vehicle's electronic systems that meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.

This role involves designing, executing, and automating test plans to ensure products meet performance, safety, and quality standards throughout the product lifecycle
(initial design and test plan development to post-production analysis and continuous improvement)
while adhering to regulatory requirements.

Critical to success in this position is having hands-on experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, data acquisition, and vehicle communication protocols like CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet. This role requires a strong understanding of both hardware and software, with expertise in a range of testing methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers to define product specifications and write technical requirements.
• Translate requirements into system architectures, hardware/software specifications, and validation plans.
• Develop comprehensive test strategies and validation plans based on system-level requirements (e.g., DFMEA, DVP&R).
• Design and implement automated test scripts and frameworks using languages such as Python or CAPL.
• Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing on ECUs and vehicle systems using both HIL simulations and physical test vehicles.
• Troubleshoot electrical, software, and hardware-related issues and perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving tools like the 8D methodology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software design, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to address system defects and drive product improvements.
• Analyze large datasets from validation activities and prepare detailed reports documenting test results, identified bugs, and compliance with specifications.
• Ensure all validation activities and documentation comply with automotive industry standards, such as ISO 26262 throughout the development cycle for functional safety and ISO 21434 for cybersecurity.
• Develop and maintain embedded C/C++ software units, meeting all functional test criteria.
• Create automated SIL/HIL test scripts, reducing ECU validation time.
• Debug embedded software issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Apply CAN, CAN FD, LIN, Ethernet protocols; integrate AUTOSAR COM stack and 3rd-party components.
• Implement diagnostic protocols (UDS, J1939) and EV charge control strategies (J1772, DIN 70121, ISO , ISO
• Use MATLAB/Simulink for modeling control algorithms and embedded behaviors.
• Manage requirements, traceability, tests, and defects via JIRA and Polarion.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in testing processes and tools to increase efficiency and coverage.

Education

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering is required; a Master's degree is a plus.
• Experience:
  3+ years' experience in systems validation, verification, or test engineering, with a focus on embedded automotive electronics.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong understanding of vehicle systems, including power modes, body electronics, and ADAS.
• Familiarity with in-vehicle communication protocols (CAN, LIN, Ethernet) and related tools (CANoe/CANalyzer).
• A proficient working knowledge of automotive standards such as ISO 26262, ISO 21434, and ASPICE is desired.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and effective communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Experience

• Testing and analysis skills required:
• Hands-on experience with HIL systems (e.g., dSPACE) and data acquisition tools.
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python or CAPL for test automation.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion).

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