Model Based System Design Engineering Specialist

Eaton Corporation•Caledonia, WI

About The Position

As a Model Based System Design (MBSD) Engineering Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the products that support the electric grid's future. This role is crucial in harnessing high-tech embedded control platforms to bring to life the protection and control requirements necessary for the grid's evolution. As a MBSD Engineering Specialist, you'll join a team at the forefront of innovation and excellence. From day one, you'll tackle complex, real-world projects, leveraging your expertise to drive impactful solutions. Benefit from a collaborative environment where your advanced skills are valued and your insights shape our products and services. Engage with global teams, expand your technical horizons, and contribute to cutting-edge developments. We prioritize internal growth, offering career advancement opportunities as you demonstrate your capabilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum 7 years experience using Model Based Engineering tools, with at least 1 year experience in modeling embedded devices
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited institution.
A minimum of 7 years of experience with Matlab Simulink performing system architecture, modeling, testing, and auto code generation (C / C++) from embedded device modeling
Experience in Control Systems architecture, design, and applicable tools (e.g., System Composer, IBM Rhapsody)
Experience modeling, testing, and auto code generation (e.g., Simulink, Stateflow), covering different levels of application layers (e.g., FPGA, embedded micro-processors, DSPs).
Experience with requirements definition, decomposition, and management at system and subsystem levels and applicable tools (e.g., DNG, Jama, Doors, Simulink Requirements)
Experience integrating Model Based Controls with Plant Models for co-simulation, C-code with Simulink (ex. Using S-functions), and allowing simulation of integrated Firmware structures (Auto-code + handwritten code)
Familiarity with firmware integration and testing background (e.g., embedded C/C++, microprocessors, including floating point and fixed-point implementations; FPGA code; integration of auto-generated code with handwritten software such as code wrappers
Familiarity with hardware in the Loop (HIL) Testing, with systems such as DSpace, SpeedGoat, Opal RT
Familiarity with development tools such as Confluence, Jira, GitHub
Awareness of testing tools related to Static and Dynamic analysis and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Methodologies
Collaborate with a global multi-discipline engineering teams (software, firmware, hardware, power systems, systems, product and test) to deliver products and features in the Controls and Relays Group.
Collaborate with external and internal customers, such as Marketing, Service, Operations and other engineering teams throughout the product development life cycle.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to effectively explain technical issues/concepts.
Self-starter with the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee programs involving hardware, software, firmware, and FPGA components to develop embedded controls and features for the Power Reliability and Power Delivery and Regulation Divisions.
Establish strategic and tactical streams for deploying MBD in controls development projects.
Collaborate with systems engineering, Centers of Excellence, and development functions to foster new process adoption.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in MBSD, mentoring engineers and leaders, promoting growth, standardization, and competency development.
Create embedded control systems architectures and models in collaboration with application SMEs, firmware, software, and hardware architects.
Utilize debugging and simulation tools for efficient design iterations and optimization.
Evaluate system-level requirements and control algorithms to guarantee product functionality and robustness.
Contribute to defining and enhancing embedded controls MBSD standards and processes.
Work with global cross-functional teams to develop system requirements, design plans, and execute projects, achieving sprint and project goals.
Identify opportunities for re-use and improvement by sharing architectures, models, and simulation/testing methods with future projects and development teams.
Implement best-in-class MBSE/MBSD frameworks, including controls architecture design, requirements management, simulation architectures, models, auto code generation, firmware integration, and advanced/automated testing methodologies in collaboration with MBD chief engineers.