PHEV Controls Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Software Engineer to develop embedded control systems in the electrification propulsion space. The role involves designing, implementing, and testing software while ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and experience in embedded controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Engineering or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of experience with embedded controls software.
• Proficiency in C programming and experience with MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software for embedded control systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements and regulations.
• Collaborate with various teams for software development.

Skills

C programming

MATLAB/Simulink

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Customer-centric thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

JIRA

GIT

Job description

Job Description

Company Description

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection, and decarbonization, developing tech industries into new dimensions.

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy, and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities with exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignments.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality software for embedded control systems in the electrification propulsion space.
• Ensure compliance with safety requirements, government regulations, and internal policies (e.g., MISRA guidelines).
• Design, develop, and implement physics-based and control-related requirements to enhance mechatronic controls and diagnostic strategies.
• Test and demonstrate software functionality and readiness.
• Use automated test tools in build environments, test benches, and vehicles to verify performance at controller, system, and vehicle levels.
• Collaborate with Systems & Safety, Validation, Electrical Architecture, SDV, Calibration, and Vehicle Performance teams.
• Apply Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD) methodologies to ensure software quality.
• Utilize CI/CD pipelines for efficient development, testing, and deployment.
• Define software unit, HIL, and vehicle tests based on customer expectations and system requirements.
• Integrate and validate software components on benches and vehicles.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer) or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of experience with embedded controls software.
• Proficiency in C programming.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• High integrity with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Demonstrated innovative, customer-centric thinking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer) or Computer Science.
• Experience with:
• Auto Code and Python scripting.
• Tools such as JIRA, GIT, and Scaled Agile Framework.
• Controller communication, diagnostics, and complex device drivers.
• MISRA guidelines.
• Communication protocols such as CAN, LIN, ARXML, Ethernet.
• Electrification controls and hybrid systems.

Additional Information

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.