Controls Engineer - Mid Level

About the role

Support vehicle controls and software development, electronics integration, and system commissioning. Utilize fundamental engineering knowledge and practices to support design and development of control algorithms. Perform assignments with minimal instruction and guidance from senior level engineers and managers. Support the development of prototype and concept vehicles, with a strong focus on vehicle electrification, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define controls architecture, platform, and functionality.
• Create control algorithms for specific systems in a Simulink environment.
• Develop and test controls performance through modeling, bench, and vehicle testing.
• Integrate and commission prototype systems in development vehicles.
• Formulate multi-domain models of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
• Analyze important performance metrics and system specifications from model results.
• Perform model correlation and validation to test data.
• Use models to develop and test controls algorithms.
• Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components.
• Communicate mechanical requirements of system to design staff.
• Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements.
• Communicate wiring and connector requirements to support harness builds.
• Interact with current and potential customers regarding Pratt Miller systems.
• Plan and manage internal and customer projects.
• Provide education and training as needed.
• Provide feedback on product needs and processes.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and teamwork.

Skills

• MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
• Development software and tools for embedded systems (MotoTron/MotoHawk, Raptor, OpenECU, dSPACE MABX).
• CAN tools (Vector CANape, Vector CANalyzer, Kvaser CanKing).
• Vehicle level simulation (CarSim/TruckSim, ADAMS, Dymola).
• Data acquisition hardware and software experience.
• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of automotive, robotics, defense, or motorsports industries.
• Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, Wireless 802.11, DSRC).
• Electric and hybrid vehicle architecture.
• Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation.
• Autonomous and by-wire design.
• Actuator controls (motors, valves).
• Embedded C code development.

Physical Demands

Position requires light physical activity.

Schedule

Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines. Some travel as required or on-site customer work.

Pay

Pay range: $79,300.00 - $126,900.00. The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions.

Benefits

Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.