Model-Based Design Engineer

Unikie Oy; Tampere; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Unikie Oy in Tampere is seeking a Model-Based Design Engineer to develop and validate control systems for heavy mobile machinery, collaborating with software and systems engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

The role focuses on designing boom control models, simulating dynamics, calibrating controllers, and generating production code, with activities spanning simulation and real-world testing in a hands-on, cross-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Professional background in control engineering, automation, mechatronics, or embedded software development.
• Demonstrated expertise in Model-Based Design.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink skills.
• Good understanding of control theory and model-based testing.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ in a Model-Based Design environment.
• Experience with simulation, controller calibration, and code generation.
• Ability to work in both simulation environments and with physical equipment.
• Good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop boom control models.
• Simulate boom dynamics and test system behaviour.
• Generate or integrate production code.
• Calibrate controllers.
• Verify performance in simulations and on physical equipment.
• Support testing and validation throughout the development process.

Skills

Control engineering

Model-Based Design

MATLAB/Simulink

Control theory

C/C++

Simulation

Simulation & hardware

English communication

Job description

We are looking for a Model-Based Design Engineer to join a long-term customer project in the heavy mobile machinery industry.

In this role, you\'ll contribute to the development and validation of control systems for heavy mobile machinery, working closely with software and systems engineers throughout the product development lifecycle.

This position is primarily based in Tampere.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional background in control engineering, automation, mechatronics, or embedded software development


• Demonstrated expertise in Model-Based Design


• Strong MATLAB/Simulink skills


• Good understanding of control theory and model-based testing


• Working knowledge of C/C++ in a Model-Based Design environment


• Experience with simulation, controller calibration, and code generation


• Ability to work in both simulation environments and with physical equipment


• Good communication skills in English

Nice to have

• Experience developing control systems for heavy mobile machinery, industrial machinery, or other complex mobile equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop boom control models


• Simulate boom dynamics and test system behaviour


• Generate or integrate production code


• Calibrate controllers


• Verify performance in simulations and on physical equipment


• Support testing and validation throughout the development process