Lead Engineer - Electric Drives Software

The Richmond Group USA; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Richmond Group USA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to support the development of advanced control software for electric drives and auxiliary power systems. This role is hands-on, requiring complex controls challenges through software development.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering and at least 2 years of experience with embedded C applications, MATLAB, and motor control systems. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience developing embedded control software for power electronics or electric drive applications.
• Strong C programming skills with experience supporting real-time embedded systems.
• Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink for controls development and validation.

Responsibilities

• Develop embedded C applications for electric drive and power electronics systems.
• Participate in design reviews and create validation plans.
• Perform testing activities and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

C programming

MATLAB-based controls development

Real-time embedded systems

Motor control systems

Power electronics converters

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Job description

TRG Manufacturing Search Division has been engaged to find an Embedded Software Engineer – Electric Drives Controls to support the development of advanced control software for traction and auxiliary power systems used in heavy‑duty transportation and industrial equipment. This organization is investing heavily in next‑generation electric drive technologies, including power converters, inverters, rectifiers, and motor control systems that support mission‑critical applications worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on engineer who enjoys solving complex controls challenges through software development. You will be responsible for developing embedded C applications for electric drive and power electronics systems, participating in design reviews, creating validation plans, performing testing activities, and maintaining technical documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

Successful candidates will have experience with C programming, MATLAB‑based controls development, and software applications for power electronics converters, inverters, rectifiers, or motor control systems. A minimum of two years of related experience is preferred.

Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience developing embedded control software for power electronics or electric drive applications.
• Strong C programming skills with experience supporting real‑time embedded systems.
• Experience using MATLAB and/or Simulink for controls development and validation.
• Working knowledge of motor controls, power converters, design reviews, and validation activities.

Please note that candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship to be considered for employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.