DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY
To research, develop, integrate, and improve proof-of-concept and production embedded electronic control systems for CAN-based complex rehabilitation electric power wheelchairs in accordance with Pride's procedures and protocols, while supporting continuous improvement within Research & Development (R&D).
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES
• Design, model, simulate, implement, and validate closed-loop control systems for complex rehabilitation electric power wheelchairs
• Develop discrete-time state-space models, control algorithms, observers, and state-estimation methods for vehicle motion and electromechanical functions
• Develop stochastic filtering and sensor-fusion models using inertial, position, velocity, distance, environmental, and vehicle-state data
• Perform mechatronics analysis and simulation using closed-loop sensory feedback
• Develop multi-rate digital signal and image processing algorithms, filters, sampling methods, and transforms
• Evaluate and integrate MEMS, Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR), Time-of-Flight (ToF), and other sensing technologies
• Develop bare-metal embedded firmware for microcontrollers, System on Chips (SOCs), and real-time electronic systems
• Develop and support CAN communications, including CANopen, SAE J1939, and proprietary CAN protocols
• Support wireless communications operating in Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) bands, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, and LoRa
• Develop software support Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for configuration, calibration, diagnostics, data acquisition, and testing
• Develop proof-of-concept electronics and software to evaluate new control architectures, sensors, communications technologies, and product features
• Translate product and system requirements into control system, embedded software, sensing, and communications requirements
• Develop system architectures, functional block diagrams, interface control documents, state diagrams, algorithms, and design specifications
• Perform inspections, verification, validation, bench, subsystem, vehicle, and field testing
• Analyze test data and perform root-cause analysis of control instability, sensor errors, communication problems, timing issues, and system-level defects
• Ensure designs are safe, effective, manufacturable, reliable, and Superior Product at Reduced Cost (SPARC) initiatives are met
• Meet and fulfill project timelines and budgets
• Serve as a technical resource with outside design partners, component manufacturers, and suppliers
• Assist in continuous improvement of design procedures and protocols to help drive design efficiency
• Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management
• Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training
• Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment
• Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations
• Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Must be a self-starter, creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented and honest
Must have the ability to:
• Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment
• Model, simulate, analyze, and troubleshoot complex closed-loop electromechanical systems
• Use electrical and software development tools, including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, CAN analyzers, debuggers, soldering equipment, and standard hand tools
• Read and comprehend moderately complex work instructions, electrical schematics, data sheets, communications specifications, and system requirements
• Prepare and build prototypes
• Communicate complex technical concepts through specifications, reports, presentations, and design reviews
• Travel domestically or internationally, as needed
Must have:
• Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of discrete-time state-space control systems design
• Strong working knowledge of stochastic filtering concepts, sensor fusion, state estimation, and observer design
• Strong working knowledge of mechatronics analysis and simulation using closed-loop sensory feedback
• Strong working knowledge of multi-rate digital signal processing, image processing, sampling theory, filtering, and transforms
• Strong working knowledge of MEMS, GMR, and ToF-based sensory devices
Strong working knowledge of various communication protocols, including CANopen; SAE J1939, I2C, and SPI
• Strong working knowledge of bare-metal embedded electronics and firmware design using C and/or C++
• Working knowledge of ISM-band wireless communications and protocols, including BLE, Wi-Fi, and LoRa
• Working knowledge of software tools for control-system modeling and simulation, such as MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Python, or equivalent tools
• Working knowledge of software GUI development for engineering, diagnostic, configuration, or test applications
• Strong working knowledge of 8, 16, and 32 Bit Microcontrollers and System on Chips (SOCs)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Advanced working knowledge of model-based design, system identification, Kalman filtering, extended Kalman filtering, and robust control techniques preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop simulation preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), hazard analysis, and safety-related embedded systems preferred
• Advanced working knowledge of embedded Linux, real-time operating systems, and heterogeneous embedded-computing platforms preferred
Experience with Jetson ROS2 and Gazebo simulator platforms.
• Push/pull/lift 40 lbs. preferred
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
• At least 5 years of experience developing embedded control systems, electronic systems, robotic systems, electric vehicles, medical devices, industrial equipment, or other complex electromechanical products
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing, integrating, and testing embedded firmware, sensors, communications, and closed-loop control algorithms
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• At least 7 years of experience developing embedded control systems and electronic assemblies preferred
• At least 1 year of experience with cameras, radar, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, or other environmental-perception technologies preferred
• At least 1 year of experience with electric vehicles, robotics, mobile-platforms, traction-control, or medical-device systems preferred
• At least 1 year of experience developing products through proof-of-concept, prototype, verification, validation, and production phases preferred
• At least 1 year of hands-on technical experience in an environment supporting design, manufacturing, technical service, and technical processes preferred
• Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred
REQUIRED EDUCATION
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline
PREFERRED EDUCATION
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future
DETAILS
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive
• This is a safety sensitive position
• In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act
