Controls Engineer - Mid Level

Pratt Miller; New Hudson (MI); On-site; USD 79,300 - 126,900; Full time

Job summary

Pratt Miller in the United States is seeking a Controls Engineer to support vehicle controls, software development, and hardware integration for electrified and unmanned platforms. You will design control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink, test performance on bench and vehicle data, and collaborate with automotive, robotics, and defense teams to deliver multi-domain control solutions.

The role requires BS/MS in engineering and 3+ years of experience, with travel for on-site customer work and daytime

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Define controls architecture, platform, and functionality.
• Develop and test control algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow.
• Integrate prototype systems and support hardware and wiring needs.

Skills

Controls Development

System Modeling

Embedded C

MATLAB/Simulink

Education

BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems

Tools

MotoTron/MotoHawk

OpenECU

dSPACE MABX

Vector CANape

CarSim/TruckSim

Job description

About Pratt Miller, An Oshkosh Company

Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster. The Controls Engineer will support vehicle controls and software development, electronics integration, and system commissioning. The Controls Engineer will utilize fundamental engineering knowledge and practices to support design and development of control algorithms. Performs assignments with minimal instruction and guidance from senior level engineers and managers. You will support the development of prototype and concept vehicles, with a strong focus on vehicle electrification, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned vehicle platforms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS:

• Controls Development
  • Define controls architecture, platform, and functionality
  • Defines and creates control algorithms for specific systems in a Simulink environment
  • Develop and test controls performance through modeling, bench, and vehicle testing
  • Integration and commissioning of prototype systems in development vehicles
• System Simulation and Modeling
  • Formulate multi-domain models of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
  • Analyze important performance metrics and system specifications from model results
  • Model correlation and validation to test data
  • Use models to develop and test controls algorithms
• System Hardware Specification
  • Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
  • Communicate mechanical requirements of system to design staff
  • Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements
  • Communicate wiring and connector requirements to support harness builds

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Interaction with current and potential customers regarding Pratt Miller systems
• Planning and program management on internal and customer projects
• Education / training
• Provide feedback on product needs and processes
• Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
• Be a team player
• Have great attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education/Certification/Years Of Experience

• BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems
• 3+ years of engineering experience

Desired Specialized Skills And Knowledge

• MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
• Development Software and Tools for Embedded Systems
  • MotoTron/MotoHawk
  • Raptor
  • OpenECU
  • dSPACE MABX
• CAN Tools
  • Vector CANape
  • Vector CANalyzer
  • Kvaser CanKing
• Vehicle level simulation
  • CarSim/ TruckSim
  • ADAMS
  • Dymola
• Data acquisition hardware and software experience
• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of automotive, robotics, defense, or motorsports industries
• Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, Wireless 802.11, DSRC)
• Electric and Hybrid vehicle architecture
• Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation
• Autonomous and by-wire design
• Actuator controls (motors, valves)
• Embedded C code development

Physical Demands

• Position requires light physical activity

Expected Hours Of Work

• Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines
• Some travel as required or on-site customer work

Pay Range

$79,300.00 - $126,900.00

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