Electric Drives Control Engineer

Quest Global; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Job summary

Quest Global in Erie, PA is seeking an Electric Drives Control Engineer to lead heavy vehicle propulsion and drive control development, including model-based design with MATLAB/Simulink and real-time verification. You will collaborate with Systems, Software, Power Electronics, and Verification teams to deliver robust control features.

The role requires 3–5 years in HIL and real-time simulation, expertise in drives, power electronics, and FOC, plus strong communication and design review skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in HIL system design and real-time simulation.
• Expertise in Drives and Power Electronics, AC Traction Drives, and motor control.
• Strong MATLAB/Simulink proficiency for model-based development.
• Experience in requirements and configuration management.
• Ability to conduct design reviews and defect analysis.

Responsibilities

• Documentation of Existing Drives Control Features
• Integration and Baseline Merging of Existing Drives Control Features
• Full Lifecycle Development of New Drives Control Features
• Develop plant models using MATLAB/Simulink that accurately represent various power converter topologies

Skills

HIL systems

Real-time simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Field-Oriented Control

AC Traction Drives

Induction Motor Control

Permanent Magnet Motor Control

Drive protection functions

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related STEM

Tools

Stateflow

Simscape

Embedded Coder

IBM DOORS

VSIM

Job description

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

Job Requirements

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

The Electric Drives Control Engineer shall be responsible for all tasks and deliverables related to heavy vehicle propulsion and auxiliary drive control system development, including control algorithm design, software requirements development, model-based implementation, integration, verification, and validation activities. The Drives Control Engineers shall work closely with Systems, Software, Power Electronics, and Verification teams to develop, maintain, and enhance heavy vehicle drive control functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Documentation of Existing Drives Control Features
• Integration and Baseline Merging of Existing Drives Control Features
• Full Lifecycle Development of New Drives Control Features
• Develop plant models using MATLAB/Simulink that accurately represent various power converter topologies

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related STEM discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience working on HIL system design and real-time simulation.
• The Drives Control Engineers shall possess expertise in:
  • Drives and Power Electronics
  • AC Traction Drives
  • Induction Motor Control
  • Permanent Magnet Motor Control
  • Converter/Inverter Topologies
  • Field-Oriented Control (FOC)
  • Torque and Speed Control
  • Drive Protection Functions
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model-based development tasks.
• Requirements management
• Configuration management
• Design reviews
• Defect analysis and resolution
• Technical communication

Desirable Skills

• IBM DOORS Requirements Management
• Matlab/Simulink and Stateflow, Simscape
• Embedded Coder
• VSIM Virtual Simulation
• Hardware-In-Test-Loop Simulation Platforms
• eDR Design Review Process
• Configuration Management Systems
• ClearQuest Defect Tracking
• Software Change Notice (SCN) Process
• Heavy Vehicle Laboratory and Testing Facilities

Work Requirements

This role is considered an on-site position located in Erie, PA.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability