Controls Engineer - Electrified Powertrain

Controls Engineer - Electrified Powertrain
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Job Description

Seeking an experienced and highly skilled engineer in the field of Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Control Systems for Electrified Powertrain.
Responsibilities:

• Develop controls software and advanced controls strategies for vehicle propulsion systems, including optimization and application-specific designs
• Define system and functional level requirements including component interfaces
• Develop plant models for electric vehicle powertrain components and systems
• Verify and validate algorithms
• Lead the development of prototype and production solutions
• Conduct MiL, SiL, HiL testing to validate the control functions
• Drive the use of proper automotive standards
• Lead projects and interface with customers
• Keep abreast of technology advancements around electronic controls

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/ Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or related field required
• 3+ years of experience in hybrid/electric vehicle controls software development
• Strong understanding of hybrid and electric vehicle powertrain system architecture
• Strong controls software development background
• Good knowledge of electronic control system architecture and CAN communication protocol
• Strong knowledge of real-time control design methods and strategy development

• Understanding of hybrid and electrified vehicle systems
• Rapid control prototyping knowledge (i.e., dSPACE)
• Good knowledge of sensors and actuators in the electric powertrain

• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Vector CANoe/ CANalyzer, C and C++
• Ability to understand electrical architecture, schematics, and drawings
• Strong interest in automotive/electric-vehicle development
• Must be a self-driven team player to perform in fast paced development environment
• Excellent communicator, team player, resourceful, organized, and mindful of time management.
• Self-starter, working well with little oversight, independently and/or as a part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical/ Electronics, Mechatronics Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience with real-time embedded e-powertrain control software and design experience including C/C++ Programming
• Experience with IBM DOORS, ETAS INCA, Embedded coder
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR signal naming convention
• Knowledge of ISO 26262