Power Electronics Technical Consultant - Steering Systems

Overview

On Site
Up to $100,000
Full Time

Skills

Communication
Computer Hardware
Design Review
Dynamics
EMC
EMI
Electromechanics
Embedded Software
FOCUS
ISO 9000
LabVIEW
MATLAB
Modeling
Optimization
Power Electronics
Real-time
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Assessment
Sensors
Simulink
System Requirements
Systems Architecture
Systems Design
Testing
Thermal Management

Job Details

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

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