Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Product Engineer Controls

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Product Engineer Controls. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Candidates for consideration will be responsible for developing and executing advanced Hardware in the Loop systems and test plans as a core part of the control development process within the Vehicle Controls Research and Advanced Engineering Department. This requires proactive collaboration combined with technical focus and experience to deliver simulation solutions that provide increasing levels of capability and efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Innovate new virtual simulation solutions on HIL platforms to support research and development of advanced automotive control systems.  Research and implement new process, methods and tools to increase the capability, automation, and efficiency of software simulation, build and test initiatives. Work closely with control system developers to create HIL test plans, validate operation of Control System software and hardware on HIL, process and analyze test data, and create test reports. Design, implement, validate, and document Matlab/Simulink models for interfacing to HIL system hardware and communication networks.  Design, build, validate, and document HIL I/O circuits and wiring harnesses to interface HIL simulator to electronic control units and subsystem sensors and actuators. Design, implement, validate, and document test scripts, test automation, and user interfaces for HIL system. Maintain HIL system operation with updates to interface models, system hardware, user interfaces, and test automation as required.

Basics:

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.  3+ years’ experience developing hardware in the loop systems for testing embedded control systems. 3+ years’ experience developing or testing automotive electronic control systems.  Hands-on experience with dSpace hardware-in-the-loop systems and ControlDesk / ConfigurationDesk software. Hands-on experience with electronics lab equipment and tools. Experience with automotive embedded control systems, sensors, and actuators. Demonstrated effective communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to manage and balance multiple tasks and timelines. Hybrid position. Minimum 3 days a week onsite. 

Preferred:

Master’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.  Experience delivering innovative solutions in a research-based environment. Proficiency in Matlab/Simulink modeling and simulation of plant and control systems. Experience with the creation and execution of test plans, test scripts, and test automation and the generation of test reports. Experience with CAN/LIN/Ethernet tools and testing. Experience with version control and process automation tools (GitHub, Jenkins…). Experience with high-level programming language (C, C++, Python, Matlab m-script). Experience with Electrified or Connected vehicle development or testing. Experience using other modeling and simulation software tools such as Amesim, CarSim, or CarMaker. 

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the Future Communicate Honestly and Broadly Seek Technology and Business “First” Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive Salary Comprehensive Benefit Package 401(k) with matching contributions Paid Time Off Employee Discounts Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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