Project Engineer, Control Systems

Ricardo•Belleville, MI

5h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer in Control Systems to deliver on-going client projects, and to further develop the capabilities of the team. Our Control and Electronics group is responsible for the specification, implementation and validation of control systems for a wide range of complex, clean propulsion and energy systems, including: xEV powertrains, power electronics, motors and drives, engines, transmissions, battery management systems, advanced thermal systems, and fuel cell systems. Our support to customers covers the full spectrum of control development, from core algorithm development, through to fully validated production control software (including safety software). In this role, you will support the development of new control systems for a wide range of applications for our client base, but may be expected to support other technical domains depending on the nature of the department workload.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Control / Electrical / Electronics or similar
Experience in successful deployment of controls for complex systems
Solid understanding of physical principles and control techniques
Fluency in model-based development languages for control software deployment, especially MATLAB-Simulink

Nice To Haves

Experience in programming for microcontrollers, or deployment of PLC controls
Experience in development and validation of controls for production programs

Responsibilities

Technical development of control solutions, covering requirements specification, algorithm development, component selection, implementation, calibration and validation.
Development of Model-in-Loop and Hardware-in-Loop test facilities to support control development
Control strategy development on bench rigs, on testbeds, and on-vehicle
Technical analysis to achieve tasks with sound evidence base
Responsibility for delivering assigned tasks to time, cost and quality on customer projects
Interface directly with clients on technical issues
Liaison with wider team members to organise and deliver project activities as required
Reporting of technical status internally and to customers
Supervision of junior team members on assigned tasks
A certain amount of business travel can be expected including customer meetings, occasional on-site development support, and travel to other Ricardo sites.