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Staff Dyno Controls Engineer

ALSO

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement and validate in-house customized drive unit dynos, vehicle dynos, and test benches models, software and GUI.
  • Software Integration of drive units, dyno electric drives, speed/torque/temperature sensors, power supplies, cooling systems into dyno control systems.
  • Develop dyno and embedded controls interfaces for automatic validation and profiles.
  • Perform test and troubleshoot in dyno labs, or vehicle environments on control topics.
  • Identify, report, and track software bugs from dyno tests; analyze logs to troubleshoot issues.
  • Contribute to other propulsion control and motor control development.
  • Collaborate with controls, firmware, electrical, mechanical and system engineers to contribute to validation, development and requirements.

What You Will Bring

BS or MS (preferred) degree in Controls, Electrical Engineering, or related field.

Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, including model-based design, Stateflow, and developing automation scripts.

Experience with real-time simulation systems (e.g. Speedgoat, NI PXIe, dSpace, etc.) and GUI development. Experience with NI Veristand, LABVIEW is a PLUS.

Hands on experience of dynamometers, power supplies and power meters, testing motor drive systems. Experience with motor control and electric drives. Experience with Siemens drives is a PLUS.

Familiar with embedded controllers and programming languages such as C and Python.

Familiar with automotive and electric drives communication protocols (e.g., CAN, etherCAT) and tools such as Vector CANalyzer, CANape, etc. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration workflows.

The salary for this position ranges from

$225,000 - 275,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Perks and Benefits

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also. with FSA & HSA options.
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
  • Flexible time off.
  • 401(k) match.
  • Why ALSO.
  • We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.
  • We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
  • Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.