Automotive HIL Test Engineer Exclusive job

Job Overview

This role is for an Application Engineer working on C-HIL (Controller Hardware-in-the-Loop) solutions. You will support customers in areas such as e-mobility, power electronics, and power grids. The role starts with engineering support and gradually expands to demos, testing, and business support based on your skills.

This is a core position in a growing Japan team, with close collaboration with overseas engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customers in implementing and maintaining C-HIL solutions
• Provide engineering support including test specification creation and automation
• Develop and maintain C-HIL demos for:
  • Motor drives
  • On-board chargers
  • Fast chargers
  • Battery management systems
• Create and demonstrate C-HIL test setups for power electronics and e-mobility applications
• Propose software and hardware improvements based on customer feedback
• Create technical documents, technical notes, and white papers
• Support pilot programs with new customers and new solutions
• Work with business development teams on sales and marketing support materials

After Joining

• Hands-on training provided after joining
• Daily collaboration with overseas teams
• Technical guidance and reviews from global members
• Stable and supportive environment for growth

Required Qualifications

• Educational background in Electrical, Electronic, Physics, Mechanical, or Information-related fields
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience in power electronics, e-mobility, or related industries
• Basic programming skills in Python or C++ (other languages acceptable)
• Experience with SILS or HILS testing
• Comfortable reading English manuals and explaining technical solutions
• Native-level Japanese
• Class 1 ordinary driver’s license

Working Hours

• Standard hours: 9:00 – 18:00
• Flex time core hours: 11:00 – 15:00
• Break time: 60 minutes
• Average overtime: around 20 hours per month

Employment Details

• Full-time, permanent
• Probation period: 6 months

Benefits

• Commuting allowance (upper limit applies)
• Health insurance
• Employee pension insurance
• Employment insurance
• Workers’ compensation insurance

Retirement age: 65

Holidays and Leave

• Weekends and public holidays off
• Paid leave: minimum 10 days after 6 months
• Annual holidays: approximately 120 days