The Controls team is a dedicated group within the Integration department from Global Powertrain
Definition & Integration. The team defines and develops all the powertrain-related control functions for all
powertrains (i.e., state-of-the-art trucks, battery electric trucks as well as fuel cell trucks). As a team, we work in
several projects serving all divisions realizing trucks with the nameplate Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF.
This position is located in Lewisville, Texas.
Job Functions / Responsibilities
The Controls Engineer has knowledge of state-of-art modeling techniques and control theory and powertrain
domain. You are aiming to get the optimal integrational concept for the HW & SW of the different powertrain
components.
You will be developing mechatronic concepts in a multidisciplinary team and take part in defining the control
function architecture. Additionally, you design and realize (parts) of control functions for a wide variety of
powertrain systems, from advanced Euro VII up to full Zero Emission powertrains and all in between.
Your challenges:
Play the role of mechatronic control engineer that defines integral powertrain control concepts &
architecture.
Collaborate with global teams to collect (division-specific) function requirements and
translate these requirements into state-of-art control concepts.
Design state-of-the-art control concepts in MATLAB/Simulink and verify algorithms and models by
means of SIL and HIL verification as well as Rapid Control Prototyping (RCP) in a real vehicle.
Establish a smooth interaction with global stakeholders:
Initiate, coordinate and report periodically the progress of your projects.
Structured handover of your control functions to the Embedded department.
Maintain relationships with external partners (supply base, research & engineering institutes).
Qualifications / Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Control Systems Engineering or a related field is required.
3-5 years of relevant work experience
Ability to set up the relevant powertrains system models for the functional/control goal.
Extensive knowledge of Matlab, Simulink and related control toolboxes, including RCP tooling (e.g. e [1] hooks).
Knowledge in embedded software modeling guidelines is preferred.
Experience in control function development for automotive (powertrain) systems.
Educated in writing functional requirements in a clear, simple, and unambiguous way.
Preferred Qualification
Master's degree in Control Systems Engineering or a related field.
Knowledge in Functional Safety and Cyber Security is preferred.