Powertrain Controls Engineer

Veriipro; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veriipro in Columbus, Indiana is seeking an experienced Powertrain Controls Engineer to design, develop, and validate control systems for automotive powertrain components. Your role will involve model-based development and validation of engine and transmission systems.

The ideal candidate will possess expertise in MATLAB/Simulink and experience in automotive embedded systems. This role includes collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with automotive development processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and validating control systems for automotive powertrain components.
• Proficiency in model-based software development using MATLAB/Simulink.
• Expertise in system integration and automotive communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test software components for automotive embedded systems.
• Develop control models and ensure compliance with system requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system integration.

Skills

Control systems design

MATLAB/Simulink

System integration

MIL testing

SIL testing

Automotive communication protocols

Tools

TargetLink

Stateflow

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Powertrain Controls Engineer to design, develop, and validate control systems for automotive powertrain components. The role involves model-based development, control algorithm design, system integration, and validation for engine and transmission systems using industry-standard tools and methodologies.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test model-based software components for automotive embedded systems such as ECM (Engine Control Module), traction control systems, and related powertrain functions
• Develop control models using MATLAB/Simulink and Stateflow, ensuring compliance with system requirements
• Generate production-ready code using TargetLink from validated models
• Perform MIL and SIL testing to ensure model accuracy and compliance with functional requirements
• Support system integration activities, including CAN communication setup and diagnostic subsystem integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of control software across vehicle systems
• Deliver software components as per change request (CR) and configuration management processes
• Ensure compliance with ASPICE standards and automotive development processes.

Required Technical / Functional Skills

• Experience in designing, developing, and validating control systems for automotive powertrain components such as engines and transmissions using MATLAB/Simulink
• Strong understanding of control algorithms and engine parameter calibration
• Hands‑on experience in system integration, including CAN communication and subsystem-level diagnostics
• Expertise in Model-Based Development (MBD) using Simulink and Stateflow
• Strong proficiency in MATLAB-based model design for control applications
• Experience in automatic code generation using TargetLink
• Hands‑on experience in MIL (Model-in-the-Loop) and SIL (Software-in-the-Loop) testing
• Knowledge of AUTOSAR application development is an added advantage
• Experience with automotive communication protocols including CAN, J1939, OBD, and UDS
• Exposure to OEM calibration tools and calibration workflows
• Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams including system engineering and embedded software teams