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Controls Engineer 2 (CPT/OPT/EADs/GC/USC)

Full-time

Purple Hires Inc

Job Title: Controls Engineer 2



Location: Mossville, IL Onsite



Duration: Permanent (Full-Time)



Schedule: First Shift | 8:00 AM 4:00 PM



Travel: 0 25% Domestic Job Summary

We are looking for a Controls Engineer 2 to support system-level validation for a Modular Power Conversion System (MPCS). The role focuses on validation planning, software and controls testing, HIL testing, troubleshooting, and supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain system validation plans aligned with project milestones.
  • Define validation scope, test strategies, and acceptance criteria.
  • Coordinate laboratory, HIL, endurance, integration, and field validation activities.
  • Validate software releases, firmware updates, network communications, HMI functionality, and control algorithms.
  • Support system integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
  • Track validation progress and ensure testing is completed on schedule.
  • Collaborate with software, controls, electrical, telematics, cybersecurity, quality, and product support teams.
  • Communicate validation status, risks, issues, and recommendations.
  • Support NPI and sustaining engineering projects.
  • Help drive issue resolution and successful product releases.
Required Qualifications
  • 2 4 years of engineering experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in:
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Computer Engineering
    • Systems Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Related technical discipline
  • Internships may be considered as relevant experience.
  • Electrical engineering background.
  • Experience with Vector CANape and CANalyzer .
  • Experience with MATLAB/Simulink .
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
  • HIL testing experience.
  • System integration and validation experience.
  • Experience with controls, communications, HMI, or power systems.
  • Project planning and prioritization.
  • Clear technical communication.
  • Experience working in an NPI environment.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
Top 3 Skills
  1. Electrical Engineering Background
  2. Vector CANape / CANalyzer
  3. MATLAB / Simulink
Ideal Candidate

An Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Mechanical Engineer with 2 4 years of experience and hands-on exposure to Vector tools and MATLAB/Simulink . The candidate should have strong troubleshooting and validation skills and be comfortable working with multiple engineering teams.

Work Environment
  • Onsite, full-time
  • Mossville, IL
  • First shift: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • 0 25% domestic travel
  • Collaborative and hands-on environment involving system integration, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
Interview Process
  • 1 round
  • Virtual/Phone
  • Panel interview
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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