job summary:
The Embedded Controls Engineer IV plays an important role in advancing the design and performance of internal combustion engines (ICE), through engine development, data-driven analysis, engine controls system development, and design of system components. This position leverages data analytics, ATI Vision, and data acquisition tools to optimize system behavior, improve engine control, improve product reliability, and increase engine performance across a range of gaseous fueled applications.
location: Waukesha, Wisconsin
job type: Permanent
salary: $120,000 - 150,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Major Responsibilities:
- Designs, validates, and brings new engine controls (throttles, mixers, fuel control, ignition systems) to market
- Specifies precise new engine design requirements
- Develops, tests, and integrates complex engine control components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
- Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans
- Creates and reviews material part specifications and bills of materials
- Collaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced component and system designs for manufacturability
- Supporting product development plans (schedule, product cost, meeting design inputs)
- Acts as a resource to mentor and teach less experienced engineers
- Travel to other Generac facilities as necessary
- Other duties as assigned
qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
7+ years of relevant work experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Experience in automotive development and calibration, or a related engineering discipline.
Hands-on experience with engine and engine component development.
Experience in powertrain calibration software - ATI/CAN or similar.
Hands-on experience with ATI Vision as applied to engine control systems.
Extensive experience in new IC engine control system design and development.
Proficiency in developing internal combustion engines, including understanding of the effects of spark control, adjusting AFR for best performance and emissions, durability, control system components, intake/exhaust system pressure, and emissions testing
Develops, tests, and integrates complex system components and evaluates overall effectiveness, cost (including cost/benefit analysis), reliability (risk analysis), and safety
Designs, develops, executes, and evaluates testing, product specifications, and process validation plans
Ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high degree of accuracy on multiple projects
Expert with internal combustion engine performance development and specification
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a deep understanding of internal combustion engine design, operation, and testing.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly interpret and present complex simulation results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Collaborate with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers, and product specialists to optimize complex and advanced designs for performance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in mechanical engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field of study
Advanced hands-on experience in IC engines and engine system development
Advanced experience using ATI Vision in the use for calibration development for internal combustion engines
Advanced experience in applying MATLAB/Simulink and Python in internal combustion engine development
Comprehensive knowledge of internal combustion engines and effective engine test methods
Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Labview, Vision, Concerto or similar to modify embedded control software
Extensive experience with internal combustion engine performance development and specification
Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics.
Understanding of internal combustion engine thermodynamic cycles.
Demonstrated written communication and presentation skills
Previous experience with SAP or equivalent ERP
Ability to easily apply engineering knowledge and experience to improve products, services and processes
Ability to translate technical information to all audiences.
Substantial data analysis and control/diagnostic feature creation skills
Ample familiarity with systems engineering based problem solving
Proven ability to work well with others as part of a diverse global team
skills:
component development,data analysis,data analytics,data-driven analysis,Computer Science,Labview,MATLAB/Simulink,Python,SAP,system development,systems engineering,detail-oriented,Strong written and verbal communication,written communication,Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,problem solving,reliability,work well with others,Aerospace Engineering,automotive,bills of materials,calibration,control system,benefit analysis,data acquisition,presentation skills,design and development,embedded control,emissions testing,engine control,engine design,engine development,engine performance,ERP,exhaust system,fluid dynamics,ignition systems,internal combustion engines,IC engine,internal combustion engine,Electrical Engineering,engineering knowledge,mechanical engineering,mentor,process validation,product development,powertrain,risk analysis,simulation,system designs,technical information,test methods,testing,thermodynamics,product specifications
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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