Sr. Project Engineer - Controls

AVL is one of the world’s leading mobility technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry, and beyond. The company provides concepts, solutions and methodologies in fields like vehicle development and integration, e-mobility, automated and connected mobility (ADAS/AD), and software for a greener, safer, better world of mobility. The cross-functional program execution team executes a wide variety of vehicle and mobility system simulation, design, and development projects. The Sr. Project Engineer – Controls role supports the delivery of the controls portion of the project. This support includes: Functional Requirements definition for electrification components (e.g. battery, electric motor, inverter, voltage converter, system controls, …), conventional components (e.g. engine, transmission, driveline, etc) and overall system performance, reliability, serviceability, and cost. Functional development, integration & optimization of the powertrain software & control systems into the overall system platform. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Empoyer will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

ROLES

• Performs System Component Development, Controls Software Development, System Integration, and System Verification & Validation activity and other relevant engineering project work within project team as required.
• Mentors less experienced Engineers in the field of Controls.
• Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, development of electrified systems/components, technical plans, powertrain system and component testing, data analysis and validation.
• Supports/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports.
• Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues.
• Defines, executes, and supports research and development activities.
• Supports, organizes, and leads customer meetings.
• Works with key account managers and uses industry contacts to develop business opportunities incl. budget and proposal generation.
• Other duties as required to ensure project success

QUALIFICATIONS

* Experience and Education

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or related field
• Masters’ degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 - 7+ years’ experience in area of expertise (significant portion in regard to vehicle electrification)

A Sr. Engineer is is expected to have demonstrated performance abilities in the following areas:

• Commercial
• Quote Leader for a small size program
• Support the Business Development process for specific clients
• Efficient on time delivery of program expectations with consistently high feedback
• Technical
• Strong understanding of electrification principles/system development; power electronics (inverter, DCDC, etc), emachine, low voltage/high voltage battery systems (including BMS)
• Understanding of conventional powertrain principles/system development; internal combustion engine, automatic transmission, driveline systems
• Experience in controls development in an automotive, or similar industry
• Matlab/Simulink, C, Python, etc
• Experience in Vehicle Networks/ Serial Communication: CAN, LIN, Ethernet, RS232
• CANoe, CANalyzer, etc
• Experience in HV vehicle integration
• Experience in electrical circuit design, ideally HV/power electronics development
• Experience and willingness to support hands on development, testing and integration of systems in various development domains; laboratory, test cell, vehicle (LV and HV)
• Identify and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use.
• Familiarity with regulatory and market segment requirements and end-user expectations
• Independent functionality in at least four of the following areas and core competency in 2 of the areas:
• Hybrid Electric Powertrain Functional Operation and Optimization experience (inclusive of high voltage electrical systems)
• High voltage component integration (power steering, Thermal management, Exportable power, Level 2 onboard charging, power distribution)
• Traction motor integration (clutched or direct)
• HV battery integration (lithium-based cell technology)
• Hybrid/electrification technology development within passenger car, medium duty, or heavy duty
• Conventional Powertrain Functional Operation and Optimization experience (SI/CI Engine, Automatic Transmission, Driveline systems)
• Vehicle and subsystem level EMI / EMC systems requirements development and validation
• Relational
• Leadership of small to medium size technical teams
• Working effectively with customers and other program staff and team members
• Accountability for individual and team delivery
• Program and resource coordination
• Active pursuit of personal and departmental improvement
• Effective communication with all levels of the program team and customers

AVL provides a competitive compensation and benefits package to all direct hires. Specific benefit details and offer packages will be communicated during the interview and/or offer stage. We look forward to receiving your details; please use our online application form or send your application to AVL North America, Inc. / AVL Test Systems, Inc. / AVL Mobility Technologies, Inc. EOE Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling View phone number on us.fitly.work.

ABOUT AVL NORTH AMERICA

AVL North America has a staff of more than 550 people and has four technical centers in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Metro Detroit area, and Lake Forest, California.