Vehicle Controls Engineer

TMC; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TMC is seeking a Vehicle Controls Engineer to design, develop, and optimize control systems for vehicles, including steering, braking, chassis, and powertrain integration. You will apply model-based development tools like MATLAB and Simulink to implement and validate control algorithms, and work across software, systems, and hardware teams.

Based in Europe, Netherlands-based candidates are preferred. You will conduct testing on test benches and vehicles, contribute to safety and drivability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with vehicle dynamics and control systems.
• Knowledge of model-based development, simulation, and control validation.
• Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANape or ETAS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle-level control strategies for steering, braking, chassis, and powertrain integration.
• Model, simulate, and analyze dynamic vehicle behavior to optimize performance and stability.
• Work with embedded software and ECU platforms to implement and test control algorithms.
• Conduct testing and validation on test benches and vehicles.
• Collaborate with software, systems, and hardware engineers to ensure safety and drivability.

Skills

Vehicle dynamics

Model-based development

Control validation

Embedded software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechatronics/Control/Automotive Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

dSPACE

CANape

ETAS

Job description

About This Vacancy

As a Vehicle Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize control systems that manage the dynamic behavior of vehicles. You will work on advanced control strategies for systems such as steering, braking, chassis, powertrain integration, and stability management, ensuring vehicles meet performance, safety, and drivability targets. Your work bridges the disciplines of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, applying model-based development tools such as MATLAB and Simulink to implement and validate control algorithms.

• Develop and implement vehicle-level control strategies for systems like chassis, braking, steering, and integrated powertrain control
• Model, simulate, and analyze dynamic vehicle behavior to optimize performance and stability
• Work with embedded software and ECU platforms to implement and test control algorithms
• Conduct testing and validation on test benches and vehicles
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including software, systems, and hardware engineers
• Ensure compliance with safety and performance standards across vehicle systems

About This Vacancy

As a Vehicle Controls Engineer, you will design, develop, and optimize control systems that manage the dynamic behavior of vehicles. You will work on advanced control strategies for systems such as steering, braking, chassis, powertrain integration, and stability management, ensuring vehicles meet performance, safety, and drivability targets. Your work bridges the disciplines of Mechatronics and Control Engineering, applying model-based development tools such as MATLAB and Simulink to implement and validate control algorithms.

• Develop and implement vehicle-level control strategies for systems like chassis, braking, steering, and integrated powertrain control
• Model, simulate, and analyze dynamic vehicle behavior to optimize performance and stability
• Work with embedded software and ECU platforms to implement and test control algorithms
• Conduct testing and validation on test benches and vehicles
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including software, systems, and hardware engineers
• Ensure compliance with safety and performance standards across vehicle systems

Your Challenges

• Develop and implement vehicle-level control strategies for systems like chassis, braking, steering, and integrated powertrain control
• Model, simulate, and analyze dynamic vehicle behavior to optimize performance and stability
• Work with embedded software and ECU platforms to implement and test control algorithms
• Conduct testing and validation on test benches and vehicles
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including software, systems, and hardware engineers
• Ensure compliance with safety and performance standards across vehicle systems

What We Expect From You

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Control Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with vehicle dynamics and control systems
• Knowledge of model-based development, simulation, and control validation
• Familiarity with tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, dSPACE, CANape, or ETAS is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and team-oriented mindset

Based in Europe required; Netherlands-based candidates preferred.

What You Can Expect From Us

What You Can Expect at TMC

At TMC, we believe in the Employeneurship model, combining the security of employment with the freedom and mindset of entrepreneurship. As an Employeneur, you are empowered to take ownership of your career, choose projects that align with your ambitions, and continuously develop your technical expertise. You will work on challenging projects with leading automotive and high-tech companies while being part of a vibrant engineering community that fosters knowledge sharing, personal growth, and professional development. The model provides both long-term employment security and the opportunity to directly benefit from the value you create, giving you the freedom to innovate and grow while contributing to cutting-edge vehicle control solutions.

About TMC

TMC is an international high-tech consultancy company that connects entrepreneurial engineers with innovative projects in automotive, high-tech, energy, and life sciences. Through our Employeneurship model, we enable talented professionals to combine technical excellence with entrepreneurial ownership, allowing them to grow their skills, impact, and career while working on next-generation technologies.