LER TechForce · 1 week ago
Technicial Specialist Power Electronics
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expLER TechForce is seeking a Technical Specialist in Power Electronics to join their innovative team in Plymouth, Michigan. The role involves providing technical expertise in electrification components, leading system development, and managing engineering program resources while mentoring less experienced engineers.
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Responsibilities
The cross-functional program execution team executes a wide variety of vehicle and mobility system simulation, design, and development projects
The Tech Specialist - Controls/Electrification role is responsible for the technical delivery of the controls/electrification portion of the project
Functional Requirements definition for electrification components (e.g. battery, electric motor, inverter, voltage converter, system controls, …) and overall system performance, reliability, serviceability, and cost
Functional development, integration & optimization of the powertrain software & control systems into the overall system platform
Defines, plans, leads, and performs System Component Development, Controls Software Development, System Integration, and System Verification & Validation activity and other relevant engineering project work within project team as required
Plans and manages engineering program resources according to project requirements
Mentors less experienced Engineers in the field of Controls and Electrification
Works on specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, preparation of specifications, development of electrified systems/components, technical plans, powertrain system and component testing, data analysis and validation
Supports/ensures data quality and writes technical project reports
Reviews project for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer requirements, including opinions and interpretations
Coordinates activities concerned with technical development, scheduling, and resolving engineering test issues
Defines, executes, and supports research and development activities
Supports, organizes, and leads customer meetings
Identifies and supports business and strategic company development activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or related field
Minimum of 7+ years' experience in area of expertise
Technical Deep understanding of electrification principles/system development; power electronics (inverter, DCDC, etc), emachine, low voltage/high voltage battery systems (including Client)
Strong experience in controls development in an automotive, or similar industry ▪ Matlab/Simulink, C, Python, etc
Strong experience in electrical circuit design, ideally HV/power electronics development
Experience and willingness to support hands on development, testing and integration of systems in various development domains; laboratory, test cell, vehicle
Identify, initiate, and support opportunities for technology development, process improvements, tool development, and knowledge capture and re-use
Provide effective developmental leadership for other departmental staff in areas of expertise
Published at least 3 papers accepted by a professional organization or 3 patents awarded
Expertise in regulatory and market segment requirements and end-user expectations
Functionality in all and recognized expert in at least one of the following areas: Energy Storage System Design, Control, Electric Motor/Generator Design and Control, Motor/Generator Inverter Design and Control, Overall Hybrid Powertrain System Design and Control, Vehicle System Design and Control, On Board Diagnostics System Design and Control, Powertrain Controls Software Development Tools, Methods, and Processes, Formal Systems Engineering Tools, Methods, and Processes
Preferred
Masters' degree preferred
PhD degree in Engineering desired
Company
LER TechForce
LER TechForce is an engineering recruiting firm.
201-500 employees
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