HIL/Lab Car Engineer

About the Job

At in-tech, we are working to make mobility more sustainable and more intelligent.

As a specialist in electronics and software for the past 20 years, in-tech develops innovative solutions for the automotive sector focusing on the development and validation of autonomous, electric and connected vehicles.

A dynamic and fast-growing engineering company headquartered in Munich, Germany employing around 2350 employees globally across 20 project locations in 8 countries.

Our India location

We are further expanding our operations outside of Kochi and establishing a number of projects in Bangalore.

Our India locations are the best of our India and European working cultures combined to deliver a workplace environment that is unique to in-tech, that ensures our engineering teams have great team spirit and a positive place to work. 

We are seeking an experienced HIL/Lab Car Technician with 5+ years of relevant experience for a project for one of our premium German OEM’s.

The role requires an onsite presence at one of our new validation facilities in Electronic City, however on a daily basis you will need to work closely with our European engineering teams. 

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain Lab cars and HiL systems, including manual setup of E/E test sites.
• Build structures for Lab cars and HiL systems.
• Construct equipment racks and perform metalwork fabrication where required
• Load equipment rack as per layout drawing and wire per system schematic
• Read and interpret electronic schematics and architectural blueprints
• Troubleshoot fabrication or wiring issues when requested
• Solder and crimp connectors where needed
• Instrument ECUs, assemble connectors and harnesses to connect between the ECUs and test systems.
• Identify and troubleshoot errors effectively in abstract subject areas.
• Maintain register and inventory of tools and electrical consumables. 
• Collaborate with testing teams at the test site to ensure seamless system integration.
• Apply technical understanding of modern vehicle electrical/electronic systems to testing and problem-solving.
• Evaluate customer functions and overall vehicle systems, understanding vehicle operations.
• Independently manage tasks with a high level of organization and coordination.
• Foster a high degree of learning and adaptability to stay updated with emerging technologies.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in vehicle electrical/electronic (E/E) systems, wiring, and hardware, with expertise in setting up and maintaining Lab cars and Hardware in the Loop systems.

• Academic or technical background in electrical engineering or a related field is desired.
• Experienced in vehicle electrical/electronic systems (e.g., wiring and hardware setup) and setting up E/E test sites manually.
• Must have experience in:
  • Fabrication and Instrumentation skills.
  • Test equipment and perform basic troubleshooting
• Beneficials to understand modern vehicle customer functions and overall systems
• Structured, independent work style with keen attention to detail.
• Prior experience in E/E testing at test sites will be beneficial.
• Familiarity with organizational and coordination tasks in technical environments.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks with changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work and think independently and ensuring to meet deadlines
• Strong Problem-solving skills are expected.
• The position requires both
  • Daily onsite attendance to our engineering facilities in Electronic city 
  • Alignment with our German teams work hours to ensure support coverage at the test facilities.

Apply with us

If you have the experience, team spirit and are looking for a great place to work, then start your job with us.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, in-tech is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard for age, race, colour, national origin, gender, ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.