Controls Engineer

Kineton; Sint-Truiden; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Meal vouchers

Insurance package

Job summary

Kineton invites engineers to join the Controls team, shaping advanced eDCT software for electrified vehicles. You will design robust embedded solutions, collaborating with System, BSW, and V&V teams to enable next‑gen powertrain control.

The role emphasizes Model-Based Design, MATLAB/Simulink with Stateflow, and real‑time testing. A master’s in a in controls/engineering plus 3+ years’ experience are required; hybrid work and strong tooling support are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Controls, Mechatronics, Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years in Model-Based Design, embedded software, rapid controller prototyping, and RT systems testing.
• Strong proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and Embedded Coder.
• Experience with AUTOSAR, ISO 26262, and ASPICE.
• Solid C/C++ code, Makefiles, toolchain builds, and embedded system interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Model-Based Development: design and implement application logic and control algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.
• Software generation and build management: manage automatic C/C++ code generation via Embedded Coder and build toolchains.
• Verification & Validation: perform MIL, SIL, unit testing to ensure software quality.
• Develop scripts (Python, MATLAB) to automate workflows and CI pipelines.
• Collaborate with hardware and electronics teams for board bring‑up and target integration.
• Translate system requirements into executable models and robust test cases.

Skills

Model-Based Design

Embedded software engineering

Simulink

Stateflow

Python

Education

Master’s degree in Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Makefiles

Embedded toolchains

CI pipelines

Job description

Join our Controls team to design and develop cutting‑edge software for innovative electric Dual‑Clutch Transmission (eDCT) technology. In this role, you will architect robust, safety‑critical embedded solutions, collaborating closely with System, BSW, and V&V teams to power the next generation of electrified vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model-Based Development: Design and implement application logic and control algorithms using MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow following the V-Model development lifecycle.
• Software Generation & Build Management: Manage automatic C/C++ code generation via Embedded Coder, build toolchains, and custom script development.
• Verification & Validation (V&V): Execute comprehensive testing activities—including Unit Testing, Model-in-the-Loop (MIL), and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL)—to ensure functional logic correctness and software quality.
• Standardization & Automation: Develop standardized tools and scripts (Python, MATLAB) to automate workflows and support Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support board bring‑up, target integration, and debugging activities in close coordination with hardware and electronics engineering teams.
• Requirements Engineering: Analyze system‑level requirements and translate them into executable models, architecture design, and robust test cases.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering.
• Experience: 3+ years of professional work experience in Model-Based Design (MBD), embedded software engineering, rapid controller prototyping, and real‑time systems testing.
• MathWorks Ecosystem: Strong proficiency with Simulink, Stateflow, and Embedded Coder.
• Embedded Architecture & Standards: Proven experience with AUTOSAR architecture, ISO 26262 Functional Safety standard, and ASPICE framework.
• Software & Build Systems: Solid experience with C/C++ code, Makefiles, toolchain‑based build processes, and software interface design for embedded systems.
• Scripting Languages: Practical experience with Python, PERL, Java, or equivalent scripting languages.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Experience with Target Language Compiler (TLC) for custom code generation.
• Practical knowledge of modeling standards (MAAB), coding standards (MISRA C), software implementation standards, or automotive certification processes.
• Structured, methodical approach to development and problem‑solving.
• Strong analytical mindset, organizational skills, and collaborative team spirit.
• High enthusiasm for Model-Based Design methodology and its applications in embedded systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary (RAL): €50,000 – €60,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
• Remote Work Allowance: €180 / month tax‑free work‑from‑home allowance
• Meal Vouchers: €10 per working day (€1.09 employee co-pay)
• Health & Insurance: Hospitalization Insurance & Group Insurance package