Sr. Powertrain Controls Engineer

Sr. Powertrain Controls Engineer

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Powertrain Controls Engineer in Auburn Hills!

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) Manager, 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 participant in issue investigations and resolution planning. Responsibilities include:

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

Pay rate is $55/hour.

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

Requirements:

Basic Qualifications:

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 Qualifications:

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.

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