Controls Engineer

Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned as needed):

• Model systems and sub-system dynamics and create robust controls designs
• Design and develop algorithms
• Make high level trade-offs to optimize system architecture
• Translate vehicle level requirement, objective and subjective, into system requirements
• Generate subsystem and component allocations to meet system level requirements
• Improve and rectify issues with the vehicle control systems
• Develop next generation vehicle control systems
• Develop Algorithms for safe operation and protection of drive system (OHP, OLP etc)
• Develop diagnostics and protection mechanisms
• Develop requirements for system components (Position sensor, current sensor etc)
• Production Support

• Develop new control algorithms as needed
• Perform stability analysis to ensure various operating modes of the vehicle
• Work with customers to ensure stable and safe system operation
• Help in identifying solutions to the problems encountered

• Pursuits / Production

• Support new programs control needs
• Work with MDK for integrating the System level Algorithms

• Work under the direction of a Senior Engineer

Qualifications:

• Masters or PhD in Engineering with Controls is required
• Good basics in Power Electronics, Electric Machines and Drive Control
• Strong computer skill:

• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word is required
• Strong Matlab/Simulink skills are required
• Knowledge of VBA, C Compiler is preferred

• Ability to model systems and sub-system dynamics and create robust control designs
• Ability to design and develop algorithms
• Expertise with Vehicle Dynamics and modelling

Preferred Qualifications:

Engineering with Controls focus is required

Technical Competencies:

• Good basics in Power Electronics, Electric Machines and Drive Control
• Strong computer skill:
• Knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel and Word is required
• Strong Matlab/Simulink skills are required
• Knowledge of VBA, C Compiler is preferred
• Ability to model systems and sub-system dynamics and create robust control designs
• Ability to design and develop algorithms

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Ability to identify problems, analytic/problem-solving skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across all levels and functions