Controls Engineer - HV Systems & Electrified Powertrain

FEV North America Inc; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

FEV North America Inc in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking an experienced engineer specializing in hybrid/electric vehicle control systems, HV interfaces, and embedded controls for electrified powertrains.

The role will support customer-facing development and integration work, including HV hardware interfaces, controls software/firmware, vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation readiness for advanced vehicle programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechatronics, Controls or related field.
• 3+ years in hybrid/electric vehicle controls or embedded controls for powertrains.
• Experience with embedded C for real-time control.
• Knowledge of CAN, vehicle networks, and diagnostics.
• Proficient with MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow.
• Familiar with ISO 26262 and functional safety concepts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature controls software and strategies for electrified propulsion and HV systems.
• Develop, review, and troubleshoot embedded controls software in C for vehicle and powertrain systems.
• Define system and functional requirements including interfaces and I/O.
• Support vehicle integration, prototype start-up, and on-site troubleshooting.
• Review architecture, firmware validation coverage, and identify risks.
• Develop plant models, simulations, and validation activities for powertrain components.
• Conduct MiL/SiL/HiL, bench, dyno, and vehicle testing to validate control functions.
• Interface with hardware, software, diagnostics, validation, and customer teams.
• Ensure compliance with automotive standards and safe HV practices.
• Lead or support project execution and communications with customers.

Skills

Embedded controls

Real-time control

Customer-facing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer/Mechatronics Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Stateflow

Vector CANoe

CANalyzer

CANape

dSPACE

ETAS INCA

AUTOSAR

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription: FEV is seeking an experienced and highly skilled engineer in the field of hybrid/electric vehicle control systems, high-voltage system integration, and embedded controls for electrified powertrain applications. The role will support customer-facing development and integration work, including HV hardware interfaces, controls software/firmware, vehicle bring-up, troubleshooting, and validation readiness for advanced vehicle programs.

• Develop and mature controls software and advanced controls strategies for electrified propulsion and high-voltage vehicle systems, including application-specific optimization and integration support
• Develop, review, and troubleshoot embedded controls software, including bare-metal C code and real-time control logic for vehicle and powertrain systems
• Define system and functional-level requirements, including component interfaces, I/O, communication protocols, and high/low-voltage interactions
• Support vehicle integration, prototype start-up, problem resolution, and customer-site engineering activities for HV systems and electrified powertrains
• Review controls architecture, firmware implementation, validation coverage, and system maturity to identify technical risks and gaps
• Develop and support plant models, simulations, and control strategy validation activities for electric vehicle powertrain components and systems
• Conduct MiL, SiL, HiL, bench, dyno, and vehicle testing to validate control functions and support DVP&R execution
• Use Vector tools and other calibration/diagnostic toolchains to analyze CAN traffic, troubleshoot issues, and support integration activities
• Interface with electrical hardware, software, diagnostics, functional safety, validation, prototype build, and customer engineering teams
• Drive the use of proper automotive and defense-oriented engineering standards, safe HV work practices, documentation discipline, and structured issue tracking
• Lead or support project execution, status reporting, technical reviews, and direct communication with customers
• Keep abreast of technology advancements around electronic controls, EV architectures, HV hardware, and vehicle integration methods

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field required
• 3+ years of experience in hybrid/electric vehicle controls, embedded controls software development, or vehicle/powertrain integration
• Develop, review, and troubleshoot embedded controls software, including bare-metal C code and real-time control logic for vehicle and powertrain systems
• Strong understanding of hybrid and electric vehicle powertrain system architecture and high-voltage system interfaces
• Experience developing, debugging, or integrating embedded C software, including real-time and/or bare-metal control code
• Good knowledge of electronic control system architecture, CAN communication protocols, and vehicle network diagnostics
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow or equivalent controls development tools
• Experience with Vector CANoe, CANalyzer, CANape, or equivalent vehicle network and calibration tools
• Ability to understand electrical architecture, schematics, wiring diagrams, interface control documents, and component-level requirements
• Knowledge of sensors, actuators, HV hardware interfaces, and common electrified powertrain components
• Ability to work effectively in a customer-facing environment and support on-site integration or troubleshooting activities as required
• Must be eligible to support ITAR-controlled or customer-restricted defense programs, as applicable
• Must be a self-driven team player able to perform in a fast-paced development and consulting environment
• Excellent communicator, resourceful, organized, and mindful of time management
• Self-starter, working well with little oversight, independently and/or as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience with real-time embedded e-powertrain control software and design experience including C/C++ programming
• Experience with high-voltage hardware integration, power electronics, inverters, DC/DC converters, battery systems, chargers, HVIL, precharge, contactors, and fault handling
• Experience with rapid control prototyping and test environments such as dSPACE, MicroAutoBox, Scalexio, or equivalent systems
• Experience with IBM DOORS, ETAS INCA, Embedded Coder, AUTOSAR conventions, or similar development environments
• Familiarity with ISO 26262, functional safety concepts, DVP&R, DFMEA, FMEA, requirements traceability, and structured validation reporting
• Experience supporting military, defense, off-highway, commercial vehicle, or prototype development programs
• Knowledge of electromagnetic compatibility, environmental validation, and ruggedized vehicle integration considerations
• Experience leading technical issue resolution across hardware, controls, software, diagnostics, test, and customer teams
• Professional written and verbal communication skills to interact with customers and cross-functional teams

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities