Senior Controls Engineer: Fuel Cell & Containerized Power

EH Group; Nyon; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

EH Group in Nyon, Switzerland seeks a Senior Control Engineer to coordinate control strategies for containerized power systems and fuel cells. You will lead the control team, define architecture, and ensure safe, efficient operations in the field.

Responsibilities include transitioning algorithms to industrial-grade code, MIL testing, and managing the full software life cycle. Fluency in English and willingness to relocate within 3 months are required.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in control, electrical, mechatronic or automation engineering.
• Minimum 7 years in control engineering, including at least 2 years in a technical lead or senior role.
• Experience with containerized power systems and safety PLCs is a plus.
• Proficiency in English; ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the control engineering activities and define the control architecture and technical roadmap for our fuel cell and containerized power systems.
• Develop control strategies, models and algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink and Siemens PLCs.
• Coordinate the transition of prototype control algorithms from Simulink to industrial-quality code in TIA Portal Step 7.
• Implement, tune and validate controllers for thermal, air, fuel and power subsystems.
• Define and own control requirements, state machines and safety/diagnostic logic.
• Drive continuous improvement (performance, efficiency and robustness) of products.
• Define and oversee MIL testing and validation procedures.
• Manage the complete software life cycle, from requirements through release and maintenance.
• Establish coding standards, conduct code reviews and ensure compliance with industrial and certification requirements.
• Coordinate and develop the control team, including task planning and prioritization.
• Act as the main control interface with embedded, test and electrical engineering, as well as external partners and suppliers.

Skills

Process control

Team leadership

Model-based design

State machines

Safety concepts

Education

BSc/MSc in control, electrical, mechatronic or automation engineering

Tools

TIA Portal

MATLAB/Simulink

WinCC

Step 7

Job description

EH Group in Nyon, Switzerland seeks a Senior Control Engineer to coordinate control strategies for containerized power systems and fuel cells. You will lead the control team, define architecture, and ensure safe, efficient operations in the field.

Responsibilities include transitioning algorithms to industrial-grade code, MIL testing, and managing the full software life cycle. Fluency in English and willingness to relocate within 3 months are required.