EV Systems Performance & Controls Engineer

LER TechForce; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce in Columbus, IN is seeking an embedded software engineer to support controls development for EV-related projects. You will work on MATLAB/Simulink based algorithms, perform in-vehicle validation, and troubleshoot software/controls issues.

You will collaborate with hardware teams, conduct bench and vehicle tests, and contribute to FMEA/RCA/FTA analyses while growing your technical expertise in power electronics and battery management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• 2+ years hands-on experience in embedded controls software.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink is required.
• Knowledge of EV systems and CAN/J1939 is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Investigates controls problems and documents results.
• Decides on software requirements, implementation and testing.
• Delivers independent execution while developing tech knowledge.
• Guides project team on technical direction.
• Supports controls and diagnostics development for electrification products.
• Conducts bench or vehicle testing to verify embedded software features.

Skills

Good communicator

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN tools

J1939

Calibration/Tuning

EV knowledge: Battery/Power electronics

Job description

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering IT talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

Job Location

Local to Columbus, IN area and capable to travel into the customer building depending on project needs, approximately 3-4 days in the office weekly.

What you will be doing:

• Investigates controls problems, understands causal mechanisms, recommends appropriate action, owns problem resolution and validation, run design review and documents results. Tools include Matlab/Simulink, PCAN view, Canalyzer, etc.
• Makes decisions in the areas of software requirements, implementation, and testing that impact the quality and performance of software subsystems and feature classes.
• Delivers independent execution of established and emerging work processes and systems, while still developing technology or product knowledge.
• Provides support and guidance to influence technical direction within a project team and continues to develop proficiency in the competency areas critical to success in the role.
• Support general controls and diagnostics development, troubleshooting, validation for electrification product.
• Conduct bench or vehicle testing to verify embedded software features functionality and robustness.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable in the following areas:

• MATLAB Simulink algorithm development
• In-Vehicle Validation: CAN tools, J1939.
• Calibration/Tuning knowledge, related to Governors, Diagnostics, Sensors etc.
• General Electric Vehicle knowledge: Battery Pack/System, Traction, Power Electronics, EV charging/AC/DC Fast Charging/ Vehicle-to-Grid type of feature
• 7-step problem solving, FMEA, RCA, FTA etc.
• Good communicator – written and verbal

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects

What you'll need to be successful:

• College, university, or equivalent Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other relevant technical disciplines. Mechanical Engineering degree HIGHLY preferred as well as 2 or more years of hands-on experience.
• Must be able to understand controls software and troubleshoot software/controls issues
• Involvement in specification, design, implementation, testing and/or release of software
• Experience with Matlab Simulink is required
• Experience with In-Vehicle Validation: CAN tools, J1939 is highly desired
• Experience with calibration/tuning knowledge, related to Governors, Diagnostics, Sensors etc. is highly desired
• General Electric Vehicle knowledge: Battery Pack/System, Traction, Power Electronics, EV charging/AC/DC Fast Charging/ Vehicle-to-Grid type of feature is highly desired
• Transmissions experience is helpful but not required
• 7-step problem solving, FMEA, RCA, FTA etc. is helpful but not required