Controls Engineer

We are seeking bright, curious, and ambitious engineering talent with a keen interest in thinking outside of the box to solve hard and interesting engineering problems. The successful candidate will be a part of a strong team of controls, systems, electrical, and mechanical engineers in the design, integration, and testing of control systems for a variety of applications and clients.

Controls Engineer at SwitchBox Responsibilities include:

• Assist in translation of customer and stakeholder needs into detailed technical requirements
• Work collaboratively with the project team to define and select the most appropriate system architecture
• Design, develop, and validate software applications for a variety of platforms and applications
• Contribute to system verification and validation planning, in particular concerning proper system function and behavior
• Guide the team on the appropriate selection of tools and processes for a given project
• Assist with systems modeling and simulation activity
• Compile lessons learned and foster continuous improvement in the quality and efficiency of project execution

Core Competencies:

• Building Technical Expertise through having the knowledge or enthusiasm to learn and apply learnings and critical thinking to new projects. Build a skillset in conceptualizing, developing, and testing software designs
• Strong Communication and Collaboration through concise technical and non-technical verbal and written communication within the team and with client collaboration.
• Leadership: Build consistent rapport across the full team, representing SwitchBox by building positive professional customer relationships
• Result orientation a consistently strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail with a focus on delivering the highest quality work within the timing and requirements of a project.
• Innovation and Product Focus: Participate in creative product development ideas and activities with the cross-functional team.
• Business and Marketing: Learn the full suite of SwitchBox offerings and business development process. Collaborating with coworkers on technical marketing as needed, providing input to new project proposals.

Preferred Credentials

• Achieved Engineering degree from an accredited university with a focus on software
• Master’s degree in software engineering or related course of study (e.g. computer engineering)
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with multiple coding languages and platforms; C/C /etc
• Ability to extrapolate software requirements from multiple sources using a variety of methods
• Experience with automotive software development and production processes
• Experience with automotive control systems, or comparable safety critical systems
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced and self-directed work environment
• Advanced simulation capability including Matlab/Simulink/CarSim/UML/SysML
• Advanced electrical system diagnostic and troubleshooting capability, including the identification and mitigation of common failure mechanisms
• Intimate familiarity with automotive software systems and selection of proper tools, components, and standards used in development, validation, maintenance and service scenarios