Do you have experience in transmission or driveline control system development? Would you like to work for an award-winning transmissions company with a strong reputation in the automotive world? We’re working with a global transmissions consultancy who are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer to join their team based in the USA.

The company

Our client is on a mission to create the future of powertrains. They work on the full lifecycle from strategic planning to testing of powertrain and electrification technologies. They’ve got a rich history in the automotive space, working with major vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to optimise their products.

Working towards a more sustainable future, they are operating in the electrification space to advance the development of new, more sustainable technologies.

The role

As a Senior Controls Engineer you’ll be focused on the specification, design, development and calibration of controls systems to be used in multispeed automated transmissions, hybrid and EV powertrains. This is a fantastic opportunity to join their mission to create the future of powertrains by working on the technologies that form part of them.

Responsibilities include:

• Capturing requirements for a variety of embedded controls systems
• Creating plant models of various hydro-electro-mechanical systems
• Developing and designing algorithms using model-based design tools
• Generating system level wiring designs
• Developing and calibrating test cell and vehicle software
• Taking technical and financial ownership for the delivery of controls projects
• Project planning and organisation to deliver successful projects
• Creating formal reports and documents
• Presentation of reports to customers
• Contributing towards controls project proposals

The requirements

You’ll have at least 5 years’ experience in transmission or driveline control system development, as well as…

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Demonstrable experience using Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow
• Strong knowledge of software development V Model
• Strong understanding of the fundamentals of automatic transmission operation
• High standards of algorithm modelling
• Experience with model-based design techniques for automotive applications
• Understanding of the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems that make up conventional, hybrid, and EV powertrains
• Ability to learn quickly and apply new engineering concepts
• Able to develop innovative solutions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience with or knowledge of electric motor controls ideal but not essential

Important information

FMC contact for this role: Tom Winter (tom.winter@fmctalent.com)

Reference number: 9044