Senior Project Engineer, Powertrain, Electrification & Advanced Technology

Stanley Black & Decker • Towson, MD

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Project Engineer, you'll be part of our Tools & Outdoor team and will be working as a hybrid employee. Join the Electrification & Advanced Technology team to lead the design, development, and validation of advanced motor control systems for power tools and outdoor equipment. You'll focus on motion control algorithms, electric motor control, model-based design, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing to ensure high performance, safety, and reliability.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 5+ years' experience in motor control design and embedded firmware development.
• Strong knowledge of advanced motor control algorithms.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and embedded C/C++.
• Experience with HIL/SIL testing and data analysis.
• Understanding of power converter topologies and motor parameter identification.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple motor control projects.
• Skilled in using test equipment such as oscilloscopes and software tools.
• Must be willing and eligible to work onsite in Towson, MD.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with embedded C and classical motor control theory.
• Familiarity with real-time simulation and model-based programming.
• Familiarity with motor control hardware.
• Exposure to product release and specification processes.
• Knowledge of electromagnetic motor design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement speed/torque control algorithms for brushless DC motors, including Sensorless field-oriented control.
• Develop and validate motor control strategies for dynamic load conditions.
• Use MATLAB/Simulink and model-based tools for simulation and optimization.
• Plan and execute HIL and SIL tests to verify system performance.
• Analyze test data to optimize algorithms and resolve technical issues.
• Create embedded control software (C/C++) for ARM Core microcontrollers using MATLAB/Simulink Model.
• Prepare technical documentation, including specifications and validation reports.
• Collaborate with firmware teams to integrate control algorithms.
• Stay updated on industry trends and contribute to technical improvements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
• Career paths aren't linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Our lifelong learning philosophy means you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done. You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
• You'll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees