Controls Engineer - Vehicle and Brakes

LER TechForce; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Disability and life insurance

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

LER TechForce is seeking a Vehicle Controls & Brake Controls Engineer in Oakland County. You will develop and optimize control strategies, define system requirements with cross-functional teams, and calibrate algorithms through simulation and real vehicle testing.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in vehicle control systems, proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++, and experience with MiL/HiL testing and automotive tools such as CANape and dSPACE ControlDesk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems engineering.
• 3+ years in vehicle or brake control systems development.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize vehicle-level and brake control strategies.
• Define system requirements with cross-functional teams.
• Calibrate control algorithms via simulation and vehicle tests.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and validation groups.
• Support validation activities across MiL/HiL and vehicle tests.

Skills

Vehicle controls

Brake controls

Control systems

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

MiL/HiL

dSPACE/ETAS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical/Control Systems

Tools

Vector CANape

CANalyzer

CANoe

dSPACE ControlDesk

ETAS INCA

Job description

Vehicle Controls & Brake Controls Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Vehicle Controls & Brake Controls Engineer in Oakland County. Based on the scope of work, this role will require a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn.

What you will be doing:

• Develop, implement, and optimize control strategies for vehicle-level control functions and brake control systems.
• Define system and functional requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Integrate vehicle features at the system level, ensuring seamless operation and compliance with safety standards.
• Calibrate and validate control algorithms through simulation, prototype testing, and vehicle testing.
• Work on both prototype and production-intent solutions to meet project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and validation teams to ensure robust system performance.
• Support troubleshooting and continuous improvement of control systems throughout the development lifecycle.

What you'll need to be successful:

• U.S. Citizenship or Green Card is required.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Vehicle Controls, Brake Controls, Chassis Controls, or related automotive control systems.
• Proven experience in vehicle control system development, particularly in brake control and vehicle dynamics.
• Strong understanding of control algorithms, system modeling, and calibration techniques.
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols and software development tools.
• Experience with prototype testing, validation, and verification processes.
• Ability to develop system-level and functional-level requirements for vehicle and brake control functions.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
• Experience with MiL, HiL, and vehicle-level validation activities.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical and electronic architectures.
• Knowledge of real-time control design methods and optimization techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret vehicle and brake system test data.
• Experience in rapid control prototyping using dSPACE, ETAS, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of vehicle-level functions such as drivability, traction control, launch control, cruise control, hill-hold, and brake blending.

Preferred:

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of safety standards and regulatory requirements related to vehicle control systems.
• Experience with brake-by-wire, regenerative braking, ABS, ESC, or vehicle stability control systems.
• Experience with vehicle testing, calibration, and control algorithm validation.
• Knowledge of Functional Safety (ISO 26262), ASPICE, and Automotive Cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with AUTOSAR, MAAB guidelines, MISRA standards, Functional Safety (ISO 26262), and Systems Engineering processes.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with the following tools used in automotive applications: Vector CANape, CANalyzer, CANoe; dSPACE ControlDesk, AutomationDesk; ETAS INCA, ATI Vision; Jira, Polarion, DOORS; Microsoft Office.

What you'll get:

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term and Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects