Senior Energy Controls Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to design, implement, and test control algorithms for electric vehicle powertrain and body/frame systems, collaborating with controls and embedded teams.

You will develop MATLAB/Simulink software, calibrate on lab benches and in vehicles, and own software from development to validation, in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering is required.
• 3+ years of experience building embedded controls software.
• Strong knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience in developing control algorithms.
• Direct experience in vehicle-level controls design (battery management, charging, state management) for EVs/hybrids.
• Experience in modeling and simulation.
• Model-Based design in MATLAB/Simulink environment.
• Auto-code generation in MATLAB/Simulink environment.
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
• Understanding of system/component design/development processes.
• Familiar with Git version control.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control software in MATLAB/Simulink for vehicle state/power management.
• Coordinate development needs with other departments.
• Own software through testing and validation on lab bench and in vehicle.
• Collaborate with embedded/integration/cross-functional engineers to implement, test, debug and calibrate control algorithms.
• Provide guidance in software development to other team members.
• Interact with a highly skilled team in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide support for troubleshooting all control system related issues.

Skills

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded controls

C/C++ programming

Model-Based design

Vehicle controls

Git

Testing & calibration

Education

Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Git version control

MATLAB/Simulink tooling

Job description

Job Description

You’re passionate about a zero-emissions future and want to build something special. You want to own your space but work with talented, like-minded people on important projects. The pace doesn’t scare you, it excites you. Quality and integrity matter to you. We feel exactly the same way. Drive Forward. Introduce yourself to us and let’s start a conversation. We are on the lookout for aSenior Controls Engineerthat will be responsible for the development, implementation, optimization, and testing of control algorithms to join our Powertrain, and Body/Frame system teams. You will work closely with controls engineers, embedded systems engineers, and controls integration engineers to develop control systems for electric vehicles, as well as engage in calibration and testing of the systems. You will have experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control software in MATLAB/Simulink for vehicle state management and/or power management
• Coordinate development needs with other departments
• Take ownership of the software you develop through testing and validation, both on lab bench and in vehicle
• Work with embedded/integration/cross-functional engineers to implement, test, debug and calibrate control algorithms
• Provide guidance in software development to other team members
• Interact with a highly skilled team in a fast-paced environment
• Provide support for troubleshooting all control system related issues

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
• 3+ years of experience building embedded controls software
• Strong knowledge in MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience in developing control algorithms
• Direct experience in vehicle-level controls design in battery management, charging systems and state management for electric or hybrid vehicles.
• Experience in modeling and simulation
• Strong background in Model-Based system design in MATLAB/Simulink environment
• Knowledge in auto-code generation in MATLAB /Simulink environment
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming
• Solid understanding of system/component design/development processes
• Familiar with git version control