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Job Title: Power Electronics Technical Consultant – Steering Systems
Location: Troy, MI – for participation in workshops and strategy meetings
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced technical consultant with deep expertise in power electronics, specifically in inverters and e-motor technologies used in automotive / commercial vehicle steering applications. The consultant will provide strategic and technical guidance across system architecture, power electronics, controls software development, and functional safety compliance for advanced steering systems.
Key Responsibilities:
•Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in power electronics for steering systems, advising on inverter and motor selection, integration, and optimization
•Provide technical guidance in system architecture design for commercial vehicle steering systems
•Provide guidance on controls strategies for electric motors (e.g., PMSM, Induction, BLDC) used in steering applications
•Guide teams on system requirements and hardware-software co-development, with emphasis on systems design as well as dynamics and performance requirements
•Advice on system-level compliance with automotive functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ASIL D)
•Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and workshops for defining system architecture alternatives
•Provide guidance on infrastructure needed for bench testing, HIL validation, and vehicle calibration and validation activities
Required Qualifications:
•Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related discipline
•15 years of experience in power electronics, with a focus on inverter and motor control systems
•Proven experience in steering system applications or other safety-critical automotive domains
•Strong understanding of motor control theory (FOC, torque/speed control, sensorless techniques)
•Expertise in system architecture and embedded software design for real-time control systems
•In-depth knowledge of functional safety standards and implementation practices
•Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and diagnostic tools
•Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Labview, etc.)
•Experience with steering actuators and electromechanical systems
•Knowledge of EMI/EMC design considerations and thermal management in power electronics
