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Job Title: Power Electronics Technical Consultant - Steering Systems
Location: Troy, US-MI
Job Description & Skill Requirement:
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in power electronics for steering systems, advising on inverter and motor selection, integration, and optimization
Provide technical guidance in system architecture design for commercial vehicle steering systems
Provide guidance on controls strategies for electric motors (e.g., PMSM, Induction, BLDC) used in steering applications
Guide teams on system requirements and hardware-software co-development, with emphasis on systems design as well as dynamics and performance requirements
Advice on system-level compliance with automotive functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ASIL D)
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and workshops for defining system architecture alternatives
Provide guidance on infrastructure needed for bench testing, HIL validation, and vehicle calibration and validation activities
Qualification:
Master s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related discipline
15+ years of experience in power electronics, with a focus on inverter and motor control systems
Proven experience in steering system applications or other safety-critical automotive domains
Strong understanding of motor control theory (FOC, torque/speed control, sensor less techniques)
Expertise in system architecture and embedded software design for real-time control systems
In-depth knowledge of functional safety standards and implementation practices
Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and diagnostic tools
Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Labview, etc.)
Experience with steering actuators and electromechanical systems
Knowledge of EMI/EMC design considerations and thermal management in power electronics