Senior Controls Engineer — Field-Driven EV Powertrain

Motive Companies; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage equity

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Motive Companies in Detroit / Southeast Michigan is seeking a Senior Controls & Software Integration Engineer to own control software and system integration from early development through testing and production.

You will work at the intersection of controls, embedded software, high-voltage systems, and hardware integration, building and validating complex systems in real-world environments, with travel and hands-on field involvement.

Qualifications

• Develop, calibrate, and release control and remote-control software using Simulink-based model development and automatic code generation.
• Integrate electric powertrain and high-voltage systems over CAN/J1939, including BMS, motors, inverters, chargers, DC/DC converters, power distribution, and thermal management systems.
• Design and implement fault handling, interlocks, derating strategies, and safe/limp operating modes.
• Develop communication between control systems, displays, telemetry systems, and other connected platforms.
• Integrate drive-by-wire and advanced control systems with third-party autonomy platforms.
• Own bench, HIL, and field validation, calibration, release sign-off, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware and software integration issues using CAN tools, oscilloscopes, breakout boxes, and other diagnostic equipment.
• Support field testing, customer demonstrations, and advanced technology programs.

Responsibilities

• Own control software and system integration from early development through real-world testing and production.
• Work at the intersection of controls, embedded software, high-voltage systems, and hardware integration.
• Collaborate with electrical, harness, software, and systems engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
• Help transition complex technology from prototype through scalable production.

Skills

Controls engineering

Embedded software

Troubleshooting

Hardware integration

Field testing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CAN/J1939

CAN tools (Vector/Kvaser/PCAN)

Job description

Motive Companies in Detroit / Southeast Michigan is seeking a Senior Controls & Software Integration Engineer to own control software and system integration from early development through testing and production.

You will work at the intersection of controls, embedded software, high-voltage systems, and hardware integration, building and validating complex systems in real-world environments, with travel and hands-on field involvement.