Model Based Controls Engineer

FastTek Global; Maryland; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

PTO

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Job summary

FastTek Global seeks a Project Engineer, Model Based Design - Electric Motors, to join our controls team in Maryland. You will develop robust motor models using model-based design tools, calibrate electromagnetic and thermal models, and verify designs through simulation and testing.

Responsibilities include refining motor designs, establishing modeling workflows, mentoring engineers, and collaborating with suppliers and research institutions to advance motor tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in electromagnetic and thermal design of motors, with ability in model-based design.
• Proven experience with 2D and 3D finite element analysis tools for motor design.
• Experience in modeling 3-phase inverters, including thermal aspects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system thermal modeling using lumped parameter circuits.
• Ability in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development methodologies.
• Familiarity with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing environments.
• Experience with field-oriented control methods for brushless motor control (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of modelling of Lithium-ion battery system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Creating robust, well documented electric motor models using model-based engineering tools.
• Developing calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models of electric motors.
• Simulating and testing motor models to verify early design processes.
• Modify electromagnetic design based on early learning to reduce prototyping needs.
• Establishing workflows and best practices for electrical system modeling.
• Generate robust motor and electrical part library for System level modelling teams.
• Mentoring and training engineers in model-based design and controls engineering.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions.
• Documenting control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes for Electrical System.
• Supporting certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

Skills

Model Based Design

MATLAB/Simulink

FEA tools

3-Phase Inverters modeling

MIL/SIL/HIL testing

Thermal modeling

Battery modeling (Li-ion)

Electrical system simulations

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering (PhD preferred)

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools

Job description

The Job

As a Project Engineer, Model Based Design - Electric Motors, you will be a key member of our internal Model Based Controls design team, responsible for:

• Creating robust, well documented electric motor models using model-based engineering tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Twin Builder).
• Developing and implementing calibration processes for electromagnetic and thermal models of electric motors.
• Simulating and testing (verifying) these motor models to find issues in early design processes.
• Modify electro-magnetic design of the motor based on early learning to correct the issues before physical prototyping.
• Establishing and keeping workflows and best practices for electrical system modeling within the team.
• Generate robust motor and electrical part library that can be used by System level modelling teams.
• Mentoring and training engineers in model-based design and controls engineering.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and research institutions to drive technological advancements.
• Documenting control strategies, simulation results, and validation processes specific to Electrical System.
• Supporting certification and regulatory compliance for global deployment.

The Person

You are eager to learn, grow, and be recognized for your contributions. You embrace innovation and strive to make a positive impact. You have:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering or a related field (PhD preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in electromagnetic and thermal design of motors, with ability in model-based design.
• Proven experience with 2D and 3D finite element analysis tools for motor design.
• Experience in modeling 3-phase inverters, including thermal aspects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical system thermal modeling using lumped parameter circuits.
• Ability in MATLAB/Simulink and model-based development methodologies.
• Familiarity with MIL, SIL, and HIL testing environments.
• Experience with field-oriented control methods for brushless motor control (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of modelling of Lithium-ion battery system is a plus.

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused, operating in nearly half of the states in the U.S., Europe and India.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Benefits

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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