Controls Engineer

Capgemini • Dallas, TX

34d • $82,082 - $193,440 • Onsite

About The Position

Capgemini is seeking a Controls Engineer to solve challenging controls and localization problems using state-of-the-art techniques. This role involves developing simulations to prove controls designs and working with a team of engineers to implement and validate controls solutions on unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs). The engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and supervising all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery. This position may involve installation and technical support of controls products, and requires familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures within the GNC realm. The role operates under immediate supervision, relying on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, performing a variety of complicated tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• Strong programming skills in C, C++, C#, Python, Visual Basic, and Microsoft embedded Visual C++.
• Experience with software development, object-oriented programming, and embedded systems development.
• Hands-on experience with robotics systems, robotics software, and ROS (Robot Operating System).
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, mechatronics, and industrial control systems.
• Experience working in engineering design, system integration, testing, and technical problem solving.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the design, development, and implementation lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop controls and localization algorithms for ground vehicles.
• Model mechanical and electrical systems to simulate derived controls solutions.
• Aid in the testing and debugging of implemented controls solutions.
• Document designs and analysis in company report format.
• Synthesize controls solutions to problems of interest to the company.
• Simulate mechanical, electrical, etc. systems to verify derived controls solutions.
• Aid in the testing and debugging of implemented controls solutions.
• Document important results in company report format.
• Advise and assist GNC Engineers as needed.
• Publish research in conference proceedings and journals.
• Provides technical leadership in the controls area.
• Assists in writing proposals that require controls solutions.
• Patent novel controls methods.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level