Model-Based Design Engineer – Boom Control

Unikie; Tampere; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Unikie in Tampere seeks a Model-Based Design Engineer to contribute to boom control for heavy mobile machinery, developing models, simulating dynamics and validating systems across the product lifecycle.

The role requires strong MATLAB/Simulink skills and a solid understanding of control theory, with experience in C/C++ in a Model-Based Design environment. Collaboration with software and hardware teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Background in control engineering, automation, mechatronics, or embedded software.
• Expertise in Model-Based Design and control theory.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink skills and English communication.
• Working knowledge of C/C++ in a Model-Based Design environment.
• Experience with simulation, controller calibration, and code generation.
• Ability to operate in both simulations and on physical equipment.

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

Model-Based Design

Control theory

English communication

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Job description

MODEL-BASED DESIGN ENGINEER – BOOM CONTROL

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