Software Engineer 2 (Controls)

Strattec Security Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off for vacation and holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Strattec Security Corporation in Auburn Hills is seeking a Software Engineer 2 (Controls) to design and develop power door controls for automotive applications. This role involves troubleshooting, system testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Applicants should possess a BSEE or CE degree and demonstrate experience in embedded control systems development, particularly with tools like Matlab Simulink. The position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• BSEE or CE is required, proficiency in embedded control system development.
• Experience with Matlab Simulink and dSPACE Controldesk.
• Strong English language skills for technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop power door controls for automotive applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues during development.
• Support vehicle integration and system testing.

Skills

Embedded control system development

Closed loop Control Systems development

Data Acquisition and Calibration

Problem solving skills

Education

BSEE or CE

3 years of industry experience

Tools

Matlab Simulink

dSPACE Controldesk

ATI/ETAS/INCA

Job description

Software Engineer 2 (Controls)

At Strattec, we're reshaping how people experience and interact with their vehicles by making access seamless, secure, and safe. In partnership with leading OEMs, we design and deliver highly engineered solutions that create the ultimate access experience for consumers.

What sets us apart is how we work and the people who make it happen. Guided by our culture pillars, Think New, Do Together, and Own It, we collaborate across disciplines and take ownership of meaningful challenges. Our people bring new ideas to life and turn ambition into impact.

If you're an integrator, problem solver, or forward thinker who wants to do work that matters, you'll find the opportunity here to grow your craft and contribute to something bigger that shapes the future of the automotive industry.

Ready to help shape the future of access? Join us at Strattec.

What We Offer

Our benefits package is designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and life outside of work.

• Competitive compensation package, including base pay, regular salary reviews, and short-term incentive opportunities
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility starting day one
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick time, and bereavement for eligible employees
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5 percent and immediate vesting
• Company‑paid life insurance coverage to support you and your beneficiaries
• Wellness program supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing, plus opportunities to volunteer and give back to your community
• Additional local benefits may apply depending on location or facility

The Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for design, development, integration and calibration of Strattec's power door controls for automotive applications. The work will require the development of strong technical skills, closure software domain know-how and technical leadership growth. In addition, the candidate will support miscellaneous electronics hardware tasks with our customers and Tier 2 suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn about closure system and the engineering tools required to develop embedded controls
• Work with customers to develop and document engineering requirements
• Troubleshoot and help resolve system issues during development
• Use software instrumentation tools to acquire data to drive design decisions, calibration decisions and problem solving
• Learn and use Model Based Design to develop, test and execute system controls
• Support customer system bench and vehicle integration build and testing
• Develop and tune system calibrations on system fixtures and vehicles

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BSEE or CE is required. Other engineering degrees may be acceptable if the candidate has a demonstrated proficiency in embedded control system development
• Experience with Closed loop Control Systems development using Matlab Simulink/Stateflow and dSPACE Controldesk
• Data Acquisition and Calibration experience using tools like ATI, ETAS/INCA
• Experience with vehicle embedded control systems preferred
• Experience in electronics hardware development preferred
• 3 years of industry experience preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office tools is essential

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Good oral and written English language skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to effectively represent information and respond to questions in a meeting environment.

PROBLEM SOLVING

The candidate is a self-starter and possesses strong analytical capability. In addition, the candidate should possess excellent problem solving skills as evidenced by adherence to disciplined problem solving methods.

DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTATION

Strong personal computer proficiency. Experience with Matlab Simulink/Stateflow, dSPACE Controldesk and data acquisition/calibration tools such as ATI or ETAS/INCA.

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DESIGN

Knowledge and experience in control system design, C programming language, systems engineering and electronics/computer engineering concepts preferred.

Strattec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, and age.