EMPLOYER: Nexteer Automotive Corporation
POSITION TITLE: Systems Engineer - Controls
HOURS / WEEK: 40
JOB SITE LOCATION: 3900 Holland Rd., Saginaw, MI 48601
DUTIES: Nexteer Automotive Corporation seeks a Systems Engineer - Controls in Saginaw, Michigan. This position does not require travel. The Systems Engineer - Controls is responsible for the design and analysis of the controls of electronic power steering systems using dynamic system modelling and simulation. Complete validation of control system requirements. Provide technical leadership for projects incorporating complex electromechanical ("Mechatronic") systems. Design and optimize multiple system performance goals through requirements flow down. Understand and create system and subsystem specifications. Effectively integrate all aspects of system design through the use of multi-disciplinary engineering. Tune vehicle steering characteristics, diagnose and correct deficiencies in designs and prototypes. Utilize rapid prototyping tools for system development. Assist in maintaining cost controls. Stay abreast of new technology. Develop dynamic system models of electric power steering systems and calibrate performance of existing functions. Generate and troubleshoot new algorithms to enhance systems performance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field of study and Two (2) years of experience in offered position or a related occupation. Experience must include: Experience with PID, LQR/RHLQR algorithms, and Model Predictive Controls (MPC); Experience with programming and simulation skills (with Matlab/Simulink); Experience with performing engineering calculations using spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel); and Experience with vehicle dynamics, mechanical systems, electronic systems, and computer hardware and software.
OTHER: N/A
If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S.
