Controls Engineer 2 (CPT/OPT/EADs/GC/USC)
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Electrical Engineering Background
- Vector CANape / CANalyzer
- MATLAB / Simulink
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.
- 1 round
- Virtual/Phone
- Panel interview
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