Control Systems Software Engineer 3

Role: Control Systems Software Engineer 3
Location: Mossville, IL

Let’s create our future together at The AES Group!

About The AES Group:

The AES Group is a premier technology and engineering consulting company that has been bringing businesses and talent together for over 20 years to deliver innovative solutions that have the greatest positive impact on society. AES has helped over 40 business enterprises, including Fortune 500 companies, engage their customers, empower their employees, and transform their business operations with the power of cloud, data, AI, engineering, and other emerging technologies. 

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• Research and develop new technology/control systems and software
• Development, evaluation, and deployment of new control algorithm, Diagnostics and optimization algorithm, tools, and technologies
• Testing and Validation of the control algorithm for new products using SIL &HIL simulations
• Evaluate new products, processes, or systems
• Communicate results to customers, suppliers, team members, and other business units
• Software development and analysis

Typical task breakdown:

• Control algorithm or Software development
• Simulation with SIL and HIL 
• Validation on Machine

Interaction with team:

• Team Stand up meeting
• Model development
• Review with the team
• Model release

Work environment:

Will need PPE gear

90% office

• The Advanced Controls and Condition Monitoring team is part of the Advanced Power Technology (APT) organization, which has global responsibility for advancing technologies that support future product needs. The team focuses on identifying and developing innovative technologies for future power system products, including site optimization, high-efficiency powertrains, and alternative power sources.
• As a Control Design and Development Engineer, you will have the opportunity to direct and contribute to the concept, development, and design of complex components, subsystems, or processes while strengthening your analytical skills and mastery of engineering concepts. You will contribute to the planning and delivery of projects, continually learn and stay abreast of innovative technology, mentor and coach team members, and broaden your professional network.

Education & Experience Required:

• MS degree in electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or comparable required with 3+ years industry experience
• PhD in electrical/Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering preferred
• NO Bachelors or below

Top 3 Skills

• Extensive experience in Matlab/Simulink, Stateflow, Simscape Power Systems, and Co-simulation, and their applications
• Experience and knowledge with Linear control theory and basic PID with physics insight, Advanced nonlinear control disciplines such as adaptive or variable structure/sliding mode control, Intelligent control schemes such as neural networks or fuzzy logic control
• Experience and knowledge with embedded software implementation based on multi-tasking real-time operating systems and/or Linux based operating systems

Additional Technical Skills

(Required)

• Be able to debug software using software debuggers (Lauterbach), CANape, CANalyzer or the current toolset.
• Experience and knowledge with version control tools like GIT/Ivy
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C++

(Desired)

•  In depth knowledge of Generator Controls and Operation
• Experience with controls for hybrid energy plants with renewable sources
• Experience of Software development tools and service tools
• In depth knowledge of Engine Controls

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

(Desired)

• Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.
• Proven abilities to work with internal teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Emphasis on initiative and self-starting tasks.