What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Electronics Subject Matter Expert (Steering Systems) position at Global Connect Technologies?
Job Title: Power Electronics Technical Consultant – Steering Systems
Location: Troy, Michigan, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced Power Electronics Technical Consultant to provide expert-level guidance in the design and optimization of steering systems for commercial vehicle applications. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge in power electronics, inverter and motor control systems, system architecture, and functional safety within the automotive domain. This role requires a strategic thinker who can influence design direction, mentor engineering teams, and ensure system-level excellence in performance, safety, and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in power electronics for steering systems, with focus on inverter and motor selection, integration, and optimization.
- Provide technical guidance on system architecture design for commercial vehicle steering systems.
- Advise on motor control strategies (e.g., PMSM, Induction, BLDC) used in steering applications.
- Lead discussions on system requirements and hardware-software co-development, emphasizing system dynamics and performance optimization.
- Ensure system-level compliance with automotive functional safety standards (ISO 26262, ASIL D).
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and technical workshops to evaluate system architecture alternatives.
- Support teams in setting up bench testing, HIL validation, and vehicle calibration infrastructure and processes.
- Provide direction on EMI/EMC design practices and thermal management strategies in power electronics systems.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or a related discipline.
- Experience: 15 years of professional experience in power electronics, focusing on inverter and motor control systems.
- Proven expertise in automotive steering system applications or other safety-critical vehicle domains.
- Strong foundation in motor control theory (FOC, torque/speed control, sensorless techniques).
- Demonstrated capability in system architecture and real-time embedded control software design.
- Deep understanding of functional safety standards and implementation best practices.
- Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and diagnostic tools.
- Hands-on experience with simulation and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink or LabVIEW.
- Knowledge of electromechanical systems, steering actuators, and thermal/EMI considerations.
