Locomotive Drive Controls Engineer

Swift Hire LLC

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Swift Hire LLC is seeking a Drives Control Engineer to develop locomotive drive control features, including control algorithms, software requirements, and model-based implementation. You will collaborate with Wabtec Systems and Verification teams to deliver validated drive control functionality across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes MATLAB/Simulink based development, embedded software, and rigorous verification and validation, with design reviews and integration in a fast-paced railway

Qualifications

  • 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
  • Model-Based Development: Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, Embedded Software Development, Auto-Code Generation, Verification, MIL/SIL Testing, Desktop Simulation, Control Validation, Requirements Traceability, Engineering Skills
  • Requirements management: Configuration management, Design reviews, Defect analysis and resolution, technical communication

Responsibilities

  • Develop drive control algorithms for locomotive propulsion.
  • Integrate and validate drive control features with propulsion systems.
  • Collaborate with systems, software, and verification teams for lifecycle delivery.
  • Document requirements, design, and verification plans.

Skills

Drives and Power Electronics
AC Traction Drives
Induction Motor Control
Permanent Magnet Motor Control
Converter Topologies
FOC
Torque and Speed Control
Drive Protection Functions

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink
Stateflow
Embedded Software Development
Auto-Code Generation
MIL/SIL Testing
Desktop Simulation
Requirements Traceability

Job description

Swift Hire LLC is seeking a Drives Control Engineer to develop locomotive drive control features, including control algorithms, software requirements, and model-based implementation. You will collaborate with Wabtec Systems and Verification teams to deliver validated drive control functionality across the lifecycle.

The role emphasizes MATLAB/Simulink based development, embedded software, and rigorous verification and validation, with design reviews and integration in a fast-paced railway

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