ZF Group · 1 day ago
Braking Controls Engineer
Livonia, MI, US, 48150
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expZF Group is seeking a Braking Controls Engineer to join their Research and Development Department in Livonia, MI. The role involves supporting algorithm and software development for automotive braking systems, interfacing with various teams, and maintaining development plans and documentation.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing
Responsibilities
Supporting all phases of the algorithm and software development, implementation, and release processes
Work within a team comprised of controls and software specialists which produces subsystem releases
Interface between algorithm, advanced controls, software, and vehicle application groups to address system and subsystem issues
Interface with customers, support vehicle demonstrations, and development groups overseas in support of globally common core design
Maintain development plan, create/update design description documents, subsystem interface documents, calibration manuals, and test plans/reports
Conduct periodic design reviews and training
Some travel as required
Qualification
Required
Minimum of bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum of one to four+ years of automotive engineering experience working in product development with a focus on vehicle braking systems / embedded controller design
Background or interest in hydraulic valve, actuation, motor control development or other mechatronics-related disciplines
Knowledge of simulation development tools such as Matlab / Simulink
Knowledge of vehicle and tire dynamics principles
Knowledge of brake pressure modulation hardware architectures and related control strategies
Knowledge of modern controls techniques and theory
Capability and/or interest in driving vehicles in highly dynamic maneuvers
Ability to read and write embedded c-code
Ability to work hands-on with vehicles and instrumentation
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Benefits
Annual Incentive Plan
Hybrid work environment
Paid Vacation
Personal Time
401k Plan
Health Care Benefits
Paid Holidays
Company
ZF Group
ZF Group is a technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology enabling mobility. It is a sub-organization of ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$1.5B2025-09-25Debt Financing· $1.5B
Leadership Team
Nicolas Bardot
Senior Vice President Integrated Supply Chain CVCS Division
Jd Marhevko
Vice President of Quality, ZF Division U. Electronics & ADAS
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