Senior Automotive Controls Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Ibrido; ZAR 1.489.000 - 2.151.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Remote-first

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Paid time off

Training budget

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 seeks a Senior Automotive Controls Engineer to join a fully remote team, driving development of advanced control systems for vehicle dynamics, powertrain, and driver assistance. You will design, simulate, implement, and test control algorithms to boost performance, safety, and efficiency in a remote-first environment.

You will collaborate with a talented group of engineers across disciplines, delivering reliable software for embedded ECUs and validating control strategies in both

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field with a focus on control systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive control system design and implementation.
• Expertise in control theory and its application in automotive systems.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and code generation.
• Strong programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with automotive communication protocols and embedded systems development.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and validate advanced control algorithms for automotive applications (e.g., engine control, adaptive cruise control, stability control).
• Utilize modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to develop and test control strategies.
• Implement control software in C/C++ for embedded automotive ECUs.
• Collaborate with system engineers and software developers to define control system requirements and interfaces.
• Perform system-level testing and validation, both in simulation and on vehicle.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues, optimizing performance and reliability.

Conoscenze

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Control theory

Embedded systems

Automotive protocols

Formazione

Master's or PhD in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering with focus on control systems

Strumenti

MATLAB

Simulink

Embedded systems

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Automotive Controls Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote team. This role is crucial for the development of advanced control systems for vehicle dynamics, powertrain, and driver assistance features. You will be involved in designing, simulating, implementing, and testing control algorithms that enhance vehicle performance, safety, and efficiency. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact on cutting-edge automotive technology within a flexible, remote-first work environment. You will collaborate with a talented team of engineers pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate advanced control algorithms for automotive applications (e.g., engine control, adaptive cruise control, stability control).


• Utilize modeling and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) to develop and test control strategies.


• Implement control software in C/C++ for embedded automotive ECUs.


• Collaborate with system engineers and software developers to define control system requirements and interfaces.


• Perform system-level testing and validation, both in simulation and on vehicle.


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues, optimizing performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on control systems.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive control system design and implementation.


• Expertise in control theory and its application in automotive systems.


• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and code generation.


• Strong programming skills in C/C++.


• Experience with automotive communication protocols and embedded systems development.

Benefits

• Excellent competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.


• Generous paid time off and holidays.


• Professional development opportunities and budget for advanced training.


• A fully remote work setup enabling optimal work-life balance.


• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects in the automotive industry.