Senior Powertrain Controls Engineer

GILLIG•Loveland, CO

40d•$75,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Powertrain Controls Engineer who will lead the development of control algorithms for powertrain and vehicle systems across all GILLIG buses. You will be directly involved in developing, testing, and releasing algorithms for various systems, subsystems, and components - including but not limited to traction motors, HV power distribution, passenger HVAC, safety systems, and EV charging systems - ensuring that all algorithms meet safety, regulatory, reliability, and performance requirements. You will also lead the creation of advanced vehicle diagnostics and detailed troubleshooting guides to support technicians in resolving bus issues effectively. This is a hands-on, on-site role at our Colorado Technical Center in Loveland, CO and reports to the Controls Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
Minimum 5 years of experience in the engineering industry, preferably in automotive, commercial, or heavy-duty vehicle design
Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
Prior experience with the integration of controls systems with low and high voltage automotive hardware, such as DC-DC converters, motors, inverters, Li-ion batteries, and high-power chargers
Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers, and product validation engineers
Strong, hands-on experience in troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation at both onsite and remote locations
Expertise with open and closed loop control systems for sensors, actuators, body controllers, and ECUs, including proficiency in CAN-Bus, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols
Model-based development with Simulink plug-ins such as Raptor or Motohawk
Fluent with BOM, documentation control, and revision/version management. Experience with configure-to-order products and modular BOM management is a plus
High operating knowledge of industry standards such as FMVSS, NHTSA, DOT, NFPA, SAE, and NEC

Nice To Haves

Heavy-duty, transit and/or commercial vehicle experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Create functional requirements for vehicle behavior to ensure compliance with program requirements and standards. Define communication interfaces and protocols for all vehicle systems
Develop, test, and validate control algorithms to improve both existing and future bus capabilities. Design and implement customized algorithms for embedded controllers to optimize vehicle performance, drawing on foundational knowledge of EV specific architecture, components, and standards
Construct and modify codes/models using tools such as Simulink, MATLAB, and structured text for real-time embedded targets
Create environments to design, test, and refine electronic control systems prior to their integration on a vehicle
Actively contribute to software-specific design test plans. Perform hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and validation activities both onsite and in the field. Collaborate with engineers to bring up prototype buses and address issues effectively
Lead the development of advanced diagnostics and create detailed troubleshooting guides to support efficient issue identification and resolution. Provide technical input to generate bus manuals, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Architect and maintain control development processes, including version control, automated code review, and regression testing. Familiarity with typical development operations (DevOps) such as automated unit testing through CI/CD Git functionality is a plus
Release software through the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system while maintaining traceability throughout the entire bus lifecycle
Lead continuous improvement efforts for control systems to enhance vehicle reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction. Analyze field data and feedback to identify areas for improvement