Controls Engineer

Zobility; Michigan; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility in Michigan seeks a Controls Engineer to support vehicle controls and software development, electronics integration, and system commissioning. You will help develop control algorithms in a Simulink environment and contribute to prototype vehicles focused on electrification, autonomy, and unmanned platforms.

The role involves close collaboration with customers and multidisciplinary teams, with responsibilities spanning hardware integration, system modeling, and testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in relevant engineering or computer science field.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in controls or embedded systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Detail-oriented with ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers regarding vehicle control systems and engineering solutions.
• Support planning, scheduling, and program management for internal and customer projects.
• Provide technical feedback on product improvements and engineering processes.

Skills

Controls engineering

Embedded systems

Technical writing

Teamwork

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Mechatronics

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Stateflow

Embedded development tools

MotoTron / MotoHawk

Raptor

OpenECU

dSPACE MABX

Vector CANape

Job description

The Controls Engineer will support vehicle controls and software development, electronics integration, and system commissioning. This role utilizes fundamental engineering knowledge and best practices to support the design and development of control algorithms while performing assignments with minimal instruction and guidance from senior engineers and managers. The Controls Engineer will contribute to the development of prototype and concept vehicles, with a strong focus on vehicle electrification, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned vehicle platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with current and prospective customers regarding vehicle control systems and engineering solutions.
• Support planning, scheduling, and program management activities for internal and customer projects.
• Provide technical feedback on product improvements, customer needs, and engineering processes.

Controls Development

• Define controls architecture, platform, and system functionality.
• Develop control algorithms for vehicle systems using a Simulink environment.
• Develop, test, and validate control system performance through modeling, bench testing, and vehicle testing.
• Integrate and commission prototype control systems in development vehicles.

System Simulation & Modeling

• Develop multi-domain models of mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Analyze system performance metrics and validate models using test data.
• Correlate simulation models with physical test results.
• Utilize simulation models to develop and refine control algorithms.

System Hardware Specification

• Support the design, selection, and integration of electronic control hardware.
• Communicate mechanical system requirements to design engineering teams.
• Identify controller hardware that meets system I/O and computational requirements.
• Define wiring and connector requirements to support harness design and integration.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems.
• Minimum of 3 years of engineering experience in controls, embedded systems, or related engineering disciplines.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

• MATLAB
• Simulink
• Stateflow
• Embedded Systems Development Tools
• MotoTron / MotoHawk
• Raptor
• OpenECU
• dSPACE MABX
• Vector CANape
• Kvaser CanKing

Simulation & Modeling:

• Vehicle-Level Simulation
• ADAMS
• Dymola

Technical Expertise:

• Data acquisition hardware and software
• Vehicle and system troubleshooting
• Automotive, robotics, defense, or motorsports industries
• Communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, LIN, Wireless 802.11, and DSRC
• Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Architecture
• Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic system design and simulation
• Autonomous and by-wire system design
• Actuator controls (motors and valves)
• Embedded C software development

Physical Demands

• Position requires light physical activity.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday, daytime schedule.
• Infrequent evening and weekend work may be required to support project deadlines.
• Occasional travel and on-site customer support as required.