Electric Drives Engineer

Quest Global; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 is seeking a Drives Control Engineer for an on-site role in Erie, PA. Responsibilities include documentation, integration, and lifecycle development of drives control features, plus building plant models in MATLAB/Simulink to model various power converter topologies.

Required are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics and 3–5 years of HIL and real-time simulation experience, with strong MATLAB/Simulink skills and knowledge of drive systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related STEM.
• 3-5 years of experience in HIL system design and real-time simulation.
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink for model-based development tasks.

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 system design

Real-time simulation

MATLAB/Simulink

Technical communication

Requirements management

Configuration management

Design reviews

Defect analysis

Power Electronics

Drive control

Torque & Speed control

Education

Electrical, Electronics or Mechatronics degree

Job description

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:

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