Controls Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Supplier Development Engineer to work onsite at our client in Mid-Michigan area. This is a direct hire opportunity.
Who we are:
LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges. Learn more about us (3) LER TechForce: Life | LinkedIn
What you will be doing:

·        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

What you'll need to be successful:
Essential:

·        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 modeling

What you'll get:

·        Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

·        12 Holidays/120 hrs. PTO

·        401K with a match

·        Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits

·        Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development

·        The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

·        Relocation Assistance