Controls Engineer

Controls Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is searching for a Controls Engineer for a full-time opportunity with one of our premier clients in New Hudson, MI. On site schedule 5x weekly.

Essential Functions and Skills:

Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Controls Development
  • Define controls architecture, platform, and functionality
  • Defines and creates control algorithms for specific systems in a Simulink environment
  • Develop and test controls performance through modeling, bench, and vehicle testing
  • Integration and commissioning of prototype systems in development vehicles
• System Simulation and Modeling
  • Formulate multi-domain models of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
  • Analyze important performance metrics and system specifications from model results
  • Model correlation and validation to test data
  • Use models to develop and test controls algorithms
• System Hardware Specification
  • Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
  • Communicate mechanical requirements of system to design staff
  • Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements
  • Communicate wiring and connector requirements to support harness builds

Additional Requirements:

In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Interaction with current and potential customers regarding Pratt Miller systems
• Planning and program management on internal and customer projects
• Education / training
• Provide feedback on product needs and processes
• Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Be a team player
• Have great attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education/Certification/Years of Experience:

• BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems
• 3+ years of engineering experience

Desired Specialized Skills and Knowledge:

• MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
• Development Software and Tools for Embedded Systems
  • MotoTron/MotoHawk
  • Raptor
  • OpenECU
  • dSPACE MABX
• CAN Tools
  • Vector CANape
  • Vector CANalyzer
  • Kvaser CanKing
• Vehicle level simulation
  • CarSim/ TruckSim
  • ADAMS
  • Dymola
• Data acquisition hardware and software experience
• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of automotive, robotics, defense, or motorsports industries
• Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, Wireless 802.11, DSRC)
• Electric and Hybrid vehicle architecture
• Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation
• Autonomous and by-wire design
• Actuator controls (motors, valves)
• Embedded C code development

Physical Demands:

• Position requires light physical activity

Expected Hours of Work:

• Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines
• Some travel as required or on-site customer work