Software Controls Engineer

Description

The Embedded Controls Engineer will work as a member of the Global Control Systems Center of Excellence supporting transport refrigeration system development. This role will support the execution of embedded controls development projects, working with the hardware, software, validation test, and system integration functions.

Skills

• MATLAB Simulink

• Embedded C

• Embedded Software

• Electrical

• Algorithm

• Software Development

• Algorithm development

• Stateflow

Core Job Responsibilities

• Develop controller models for system level control algorithms and logic that provide superior performance, enhance reliability and diagnostics.

• Execute model-in-the-loop simulations to verify control behavior and performance.

• Support system and sub-system level integration testing to insure control system behavior meets functional and non-functional requirements. Review and analyze system test data.

• Work with software development teams to integrate model-generated software into application software.

• Adhere to model development standards and processes.

• Collaborate with product management and system integration teams.

• Drive project execution and achieve project milestones.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science required. Other technical degrees may be considered with relevant work experience.

• At least 6 years' experience in controls, electronics, systems or software engineering experience is required.

• Master's Degree in Control Theory is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies

• Experience with model based design processes and modeling & simulation of complex systems is required.

• Understanding of control system design.

• Classical control knowledge required (PID control, linear control, digital filtering).

• Advanced control knowledge preferred (modern control theory, model predictive control, non-linear control, adaptive control, fuzzy logic).

• Understanding of optimization techniques is preferred.

• Proficiency with Simulink and Stateflow is required. Proficiency in SVN, Jenkins or Dymola beneficial.

• Experience with MAAB, J-MAAB, IEC 62304 standards or equivalents are preferred.

• Experience in automating processes is preferred.

• Knowledge in refrigeration, vapor compression or thermodynamics/fluid dynamics is a plus.

• Knowledge in compressors, engines or power electronics is a plus.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with model based design processes and modeling & simulation of complex systems is required.

• Understanding of control system design. Classical control knowledge required (PID control, linear control, digital filtering). Advanced control knowledge preferred (modern control theory, model predictive control, non-linear control, adaptive control, fuzzy logic).

• Understanding of optimization techniques is preferred.

• Proficiency with Simulink and Stateflow is required.

• Proficiency in SVN, Jenkins or Dymola beneficial.

• Experience with MAAB, J-MAAB, IEC 62304 standards or equivalents are preferred.

• Experience in automating processes is preferred.

• Knowledge in refrigeration, vapor compression or thermodynamics/fluid dynamics is a plus.

• Knowledge in compressors, engines or power electronics is a plus.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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