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How much do hil engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for hil engineer in Ohio is $92,278.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,400.00 and $104,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a HiL engineer?

A HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) Engineer is responsible for developing, testing, and validating embedded control systems using HIL simulation techniques. They design and implement test environments that simulate real-world conditions for automotive, aerospace, or industrial applications. HIL Engineers work with simulation models, hardware components, and software tools to ensure that control systems function correctly before deployment. Their role helps reduce development costs and improve system reliability by identifying issues early in the design process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a HiL engineer?

To excel as a HiL Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or mechatronics engineering, proficiency in control systems and embedded software testing, usually supported by a relevant engineering degree. Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HiL) simulation platforms like dSPACE, NI (National Instruments), or Vector, as well as knowledge of tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating in cross-functional teams. These abilities ensure reliable system validation, streamlined error diagnosis, and efficient interaction in fast-paced automotive or industrial development environments.

What does a HiL engineer do?

As a HiL Engineer, a typical day involves developing and maintaining simulation environments, executing test plans for embedded control units, and analyzing test results to identify and troubleshoot system issues. You’ll frequently collaborate with software and hardware engineers, providing feedback and working together to resolve integration challenges. The role often includes scripting automation, updating HiL platforms, and participating in review meetings to ensure alignment with project requirements. Over time, HiL Engineers gain deeper knowledge of system architectures and testing methodologies, opening paths to lead engineer or technical specialist positions. This dynamic work environment offers opportunities to work on innovative products and expand your expertise in automotive or industrial system validation.

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Electrical Engineer

Lincoln Electric

Cleveland, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Lincoln Electric rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 49 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

229th of 487 rated machine equipment manufacturers


Job description

Lincoln Electric is a high-performance industrial machinery and technology leader who helps customers manufacture and maintain vital equipment and infrastructure. Lincoln Electric's innovative solutions enable higher quality and productivity across a variety of processes including welding, cutting, brazing, machining, process automation, and field repair. The Company leverages proprietary technologies and expertise in materials science, power electronics, automation, and intelligent software to help customers build better and achieve resilience in their operations. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Lincoln Electric is the essential 'Linc' that keeps the economy running. The Company operates 71 manufacturing and automation facilities across 20 countries and serves customers in over 160 countries. For more information about Lincoln Electric and its products and services, visit the Company's website at https://www.lincolnelectric.com.

Location: Euclid - 22801 
Req ID: 29482 

Job Responsibilities

Work in product development role within a R&D environment to design, specify, test, and document electrical components, PCB assemblies, lithium-ion battery systems, and complete arc welding. Focus will be on power electronics, embedded hardware design, battery system architecture, battery chemistry selection, and IEC safety standards.

  • Perform and supervise the testing of new designs, processes, warranty improvements, and cost reductions, including coordinating the activities of technical R&D support personnel. 
  • Design and develop main power electronics architecture for arc welding machines, including DC-AC inverters, AC-DC rectifiers, DC-DC converters, and magnetic components (transformers, chokes).
  • Design, prototype, and test PCB circuits, layouts, and electromagnetic devices required for arc welding equipment and battery management systems using PCB design tools (Altium, PADS and Mentor Graphics) and by conducting FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) and WCA (Worst-Case Circuit Analysis).
  • Implement fault detection, sensing circuitry, thermal runaway protection, shortcircuit protection, and overcharge/discharge safeguards to ensure isolation, EMI/EMC compliance design, and fail-safe/redundancy mechanisms for compliance with functional ISO 26262 and IEC 61508 safety standards.
  • Implement real-time control algorithms, PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) generation techniques, ADC (Analog-to Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital-toAnalog Converter) interfacing and digital communication protocols including CAN (J1939 and I2C) for system communication for hardware development, diagnostics, and firmware validation testing.
  • Perform thermal modeling, lifetime prediction, and aging analysis of electronic components and battery systems using simulation tools including Mathcad, MATLAB, and Simulink.
  • Perform UL/CE/EMC compliance, functional safety, automated testing, and validate system- level hardware using Python, RSLogix, and LabVIEW. Validate system-level hardware and firmware design through HIL (Hardware-in-the-Loop) testing environmental stress testing, and automated test setups using Python, RS Logix, and LabVIEW.
  • Use firmware development software such as C/C++ and Linux-based systems for diagnostics, logging, and remote firmware updates. Develop test specifications for production use. 
Job Requirements
  • Must have Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering or foreign equivalent.
  • Must have 8 years of experience as an Electrical Engineer or related
  • Must have 8 years of experience with product development with a focus on power electronics, embedded design, and battery systems;
  • Must have 8 years of experience real-time control algorithms, PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation) generation, ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) and DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) interfacing, and digital communication protocols (I2C or CAN);
  • Must have 8 years of expereince with simulation tools (MATLAB, Mathcad, or LTSpice), PCB design tools (Altium, PADS, or Mentor Graphics), and firmware development (C/C++).
  • Must have 3 years of experience with UL/CE/EMC compliance, functional safety, and automated testing (Python, RSLogix, and LabVIEW) for system-level validation;
  • Must have 3 years of expereince with battery management architecture, battery chemistry, and IEC safety standards;
  • Must have 3 years of experience with Linux-based systems for diagnostics, logging, and remote firmware updates;
  • Must have 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (design for manufacturing, production troubleshooting, finished product testing, etc.).

Lincoln Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting equal employment opportunity for applicants, without regard to their race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, and any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.


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