Powertrain Controls Engineer - Senior

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Powertrain Controls Engineer - Senior

Job Summary

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Powertrain Controls Engineer - Senior. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do

Controls Development Triage Engineer – Subject Matter Expert, Engine Control Product Release Center, PMBD Platform.

Job Role

The Subject Matter Expert in Controls Development Triage plays a critical role within the Engine Control Product Release Center (PRC). This expert works with the Controls Center of Excellence (COE) Manger, Controls Developers, Calibration, Advanced and Production Requirements teams to ensure all requirements are delivered by the Controls COE team function with the highest quality to meet program functional objectives. This role provides technical leadership to the PRC controls developers in the proper implementation of the requirements, including controls assessments and prototype design. The expert leads training in all aspects of engine control development. The Subject matter expert is the key participate in issue investigations and resolution planning.

Responsibilities

• Read high level requirements related to the intended vehicle-level behavior.
• Design the appropriate control algorithm that fulfills the functional objectives.
• Implementation of the control algorithm in Matlab-Simulink, C, etc.
• Provide best-guess calibration dataset.
• Pre-verification of the implementation, check of the requirements’ compliance, through Model In The Loop (MIL) testing.
• Pre-verification of the generated code, through Software in the Loop (SIL) testing or specific tools able to monitor the consumption of software resources (e.g. VRAM, throughput).
• Generation of integrated proto code builds.
• Verification of official code builds or proto code builds in the HIL lab or in the vehicle, using ETAS INCA tools.
• Analysis and response to the tracked issues.
• Attendance to the main technical meetings, data analysis and issues’ resolution.
• Process documentation development.
• Calibration & Application community support.
  
  
  

Fundamental Knowledge Pillars

• Knowledge of modern and classical control principles.
• Knowledge of major vehicle systems.
• Domain knowledge in one or more of the following: Engine Design, Engine Systems Control Design, Engine Calibration, On-Board Diagnostics, functional safety.
• Embedded control development tools and processes.
• Support triage of issues, ensure correct COE and team members are assigned, assist in the root cause analysis.
• Perform Controls Assessments on COE content.
• Manage COE input to prototype software development.
• Provide Technical review and approval of Propulsion Capabilities.
• Review and approve artifacts created by other team members within the assigned COE.
• Manage special projects focused on quality of control artifacts.
  
  
  

Basics

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Computer Science from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.
• Strong level of working experience in engine control and data analysis.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in a related field.
• Understanding of System Requirements Engineering and Controls Design.
• Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience.
  
  
  

Preferred

• Advanced degree with emphasis in mechanical engineering, Automotive engineering, Computer Engineering.
• Demonstrated working level experience in decomposing intended function into controls design documents.
• Deep experience in the creation of MATLAB, SIMULINK, and AUTOSAR Architecture.
• Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.
  
  
  

How You Will Be Successful

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products
  
  
  

Why Work With Us

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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