Hardware Engineer - Engine Controls

Waukesha Gas Engines; Waukesha (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the power and gas compression space is seeking a Hardware Engineer - Engine Controls. This role involves applying advanced technical skills to develop and validate control systems for natural gas engines, with a hybrid work structure. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least 3 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in development and application of control system hardware.

Responsibilities

• Identify, apply, validate, and release core electrical/electronic hardware components.
• Work with stakeholders to specify and procure control hardware.
• Provide testing and technical support to resolve issues.

Skills

Experience applying sensors and actuators

Practical experience in test methodologies

Troubleshooting with Controller Area Network (CAN)

Organizational skills

Technical writing and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Simulink

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About Us

By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. We are helping to meet today’s energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. And, by harnessing our history of energy industry firsts along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.

Position Overview

The Advanced Hardware Engineer - Control Systems role will be responsible for utilizing technical skills to select and apply embedded controllers, smart sensors, electronically controlled actuators, and other electro-mechanical devices to industrial natural gas engines.

Location - this position has a hybrid work structure to include a combination of onsite at our engineering research lab in Waukesha & remote from home.

In Addition, You Will

1. Be responsible for the identification, application, validation and release of core electrical / electronic hardware components for engine control systems (sensors, actuators, controllers).
2. Work with internal and external stakeholders to specify and procure control hardware for design, validation, and production release.
3. Be responsible for the validation of the hardware components with modern test methods (lab tests, accelerated tests, test on engine and field validation).
4. Execute the prototype tests for new components.
5. Support development of engine control algorithms utilizing new sensors and actuators.
6. Provide support to other functional areas for the transition from product development to release.
7. Provide testing, analysis, technical support and direction to other functional areas on resolving manufacturing, procurement, quality, service, and reliability problems as necessary.
8. Provide selection and test support for electronic hardware outside the controls domain (e.g. HMIs, etc).

Position Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited College or University.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in development and application of control system hardware.

Desired Skills

1. Experience applying sensors and actuators in automotive or industrial applications.
2. Practical experience in test methodologies for hardware components including environmental testing.
3. Experience with simulation and modeling programs (e.g., Simulink) in industrial applications.
4. Experience troubleshooting with Controller Area Network (CAN) communications and electronic hardware.
5. Organizational skills required to manage multiple projects and/or activities.
6. Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing, oral, listening and presentation skills.