Electronic & Controls Engineer

New Hudson, MI – Direct Hire

Productive Resources (www.productiveresources.com) is seeking a candidate to be part of our client’s team at their facility in New Hudson, MI. As a member of the team, the selected candidate will be a Controls Engineer who will support vehicle controls and software development, electronics integration, and system commissioning. The Controls Engineer will utilize fundamental engineering knowledge and practices to support design and development of control algorithms. Perform assignments with minimal instruction and guidance from senior level engineers and managers. You will support the development of prototype and concept vehicles, with a strong focus on vehicle electrification, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned vehicle platforms.

This is a full-time position that is indefinite in duration with the opportunity of professional growth, and additional opportunities within our organization.

Duties:

• Controls Development
• Define controls architecture, platform, and functionality.
• Defines and creates control algorithms for specific systems in a Simulink environment.
• Develop and test controls performance through modeling, bench, and vehicle testing.
• Integration and commissioning of prototype systems in development vehicles.
• System Simulation and Modeling
• Formulate multi-domain models of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems.
• Analyze important performance metrics and system specifications from model results.
• Model correlation and validation to test data.
• Use models to develop and test controls algorithms.
• System Hardware Specification
• Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components.
• Communicate mechanical requirements of system to design staff.
• Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational requirements.
• Communicate wiring and connector requirements to support harness builds.

Requirements:

• BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Interaction with current and potential customers regarding Pratt Miller systems.
• Planning and program management on internal and customer projects.
• Provide feedback on product needs and processes.
• Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Be a team player.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred:

• MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
• Development Software and Tools for Embedded Systems
• MotoTron/MotoHawk
• Raptor
• OpenECU
• dSPACE MABX
• CAN Tools
• Vector CANape
• Vector CANalyzer
• Kvaser CanKing
• Vehicle level simulation
• CarSim/ TruckSim
• ADAMS
• Dymola
• Data acquisition hardware and software experience.
• Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience.
• Knowledge of automotive, robotics, defense, or motorsports industries.
• Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, Wireless 802.11, DSRC).
• Electric and Hybrid vehicle architecture.
• Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation.
• Autonomous and by-wire design.
• Actuator controls (motors, valves).
• Embedded C code development.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pratt Miller offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and excellent growth opportunities.

If you are the right person, if you have the expertise we need, submit your resume now!