Control Design and Development Engineer

Control Design and Development Engineer

The Advanced Controls and Condition Monitoring team has global responsibility for advancing technologies to support future product needs. Many exciting technologies are being identified and developed for future Power System Products, including site optimization, high efficiency powertrains, and alternative power sources.

As a Control Design and Development Engineer, you will have the opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of complex components, subsystems, or processes while strengthening your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects, continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach team members, and broaden your professional network.

Responsibilities:

• Research and develop new technology/control systems and software
• Development, evaluation, and deployment of new control algorithm, Diagnostics and optimization algorithm, tools, and technologies
• Testing and Validation of the control algorithm for new products using SIL &HIL simulations
• Evaluate new products, processes, or systems
• Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
• Software development and analysis

Typical task breakdown:

• Control algorithm or Software development
• Simulation with SIL and HIL
• Validation on Machine

Interaction with team:

• Team Stand up meeting
• Model development
• Review with the team
• Model release

Technical

Skills Required:

• Extensive experience in Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, Simscape Power Systems, and Co-simulation, and their applications
• Experience and knowledge with Linear control theory and basic PID with physics insight
• Experience and knowledge with Advanced nonlinear control disciplines such as adaptive or variable structure/sliding mode control, Intelligent control schemes such as neural networks or fuzzy logic control
• Experience and knowledge with embedded software implementation based on multi-tasking real-time operating systems and/or Linux based operating systems

Desired

Skills:

• Experience and knowledge with version control tools like GIT/Ivy and Clearcase
• In depth knowledge of Generator Controls and Operation
• Experience with controls for hybrid energy plants with renewable sources
• Experience of Software development tools and service tools
• In depth knowledge of Engine Controls
• Be able to debug software using software debuggers (Lauterbach), CANape, CANalyzer or the current toolset.
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C++

Soft

Skills Required:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

(Desired)

• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issue.
• Proven abilities to work with internal teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks.

Education & Experience

Required:

• MS degree in electrical/Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or comparable required
• PhD in electrical/Electronics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• 5+ years of engineering experience related

Required Skills :
Controls

Basic Qualification :

Additional Skills :
Embedded Engineer

This is a high PRIORITY requisition.