Job Summary:
The Controls Engineer will work within the Design Engineering group, and be responsible for designing, debugging, characterizing, releasing to production, and providing product support for industrial power conversion equipment, including rectifiers, converters, and inverters. – the successful candidate will have experience designing, developing and implementing control algorithms and software for power electronics – BSEE Required
Responsibilities:
- Control Algorithm and Software Development:
- Design and implement control algorithms for power electronics.
- Develop software in C for rectifiers, converters, and inverters.
- Testing and Troubleshooting:
- Test, verify, and troubleshoot control algorithms on hardware.
- Collect and analyze data to verify and improve control functions.
- Specification and Documentation:
- Develop specifications and requirements for control software.
- Document the development process within software tools.
- Prepare written reports of laboratory testing processes and results.
- Integration and Validation:
- Develop and improve validation plans for control software evaluation.
- Integrate control software with other power conversion equipment software functions.
- Continuous Learning:
- Stay informed on the latest theories, techniques, and technical developments in control systems.
Education and Experience:
- Degree: BS in Electrical Engineering (MS preferred) from an ABET accredited school.
- Experience: 3-5 years in power electronics engineering with a focus on control systems theory.
- Skills and Knowledge:
- Control system theory and applications, including modeling and simulation.
- Troubleshooting at control loop and system level.
- Advanced power electronics topologies and PWM schemes.
- Power conditioning schemes and compensation techniques.
- Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools (e.g., LTspice, MATLAB, Simulink, PSIM).
- Familiarity with TI DSPs and development of control systems for MCU and DSPs in C.
- Understanding of communication protocols (SPI, CAN, I2C, Modbus TCP/IP).
- Experience with software management and version control tools (e.g., GitHub, GitLab).
- Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power analyzers, spectrum analyzers).
Summary:
The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong foundation in electrical engineering, specifically in power electronics and control systems. They should be capable of developing and optimizing control algorithms, conducting rigorous testing and troubleshooting, and documenting their work comprehensively. Hands-on experience with relevant tools and equipment, as well as continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies, are crucial for success in this role.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,680.00 per year
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person