Controls Engineer Job at SERES

SERES Milpitas, CA 95035

From $100,000 a year

SF Motors, Inc. (dba SERES) is committed to research and development in the field of electric drivetrains. We are passionate about creating innovative and dependable electric drivetrains that offer exceptional performance and efficiency. Our goal is to deliver the most effective and cutting-edge drive unit solutions to electric vehicle companies around the world.

Summary

Responsible for developing motor control algorithms, calibrations, and modeling in mechanical system; developing mechanical test plans and processing electro-mechanical system testing data from the lab experiments. Specifically, the job duties include:

Duties and responsibilities

  • Develop and validate advanced motor control algorithms and control strategy for electro-mechanical system both in the laboratory and in vehicle level.
  • Develop state-feedback field-oriented controls (FOC) and robust state observers
  • Develop over-modulation algorithm using state-of-art techniques
  • Optimize machine mechanical (position/speed) sensor configuration and design advanced speed controller to attenuate system mechanical torque oscillation induced in vehicle dynamics.
  • Perform parameter calibration using back-to-back motor dyno and full-scale drivetrain dyno.
  • Perform vehicle level testing to obtain smooth communication between VCU (vehicle control unit), electrical motor and internal combustion engine.
  • Post-process experimental data using LabVIEW/Matlab for control algorithm development.
  • Define specification of hardware components including torque transducer, power analyzer, temperature sensors, position, voltage, and current sensors.
  • Design and implement motor control algorithm development with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulations.

Required Education and Experience:

  • MS degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering + 6 months experience in motor control. Or PhD degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Have used engineering tools such as Vector PREEvision or similar to create network or communication designs and to understand wiring schematics
  • Experience with failure analysis methodology like FMEA and fault trees
  • Experience with standard EE lab instruments (oscilloscope, multimeters, data bus analysis tools, ...)
  • Motivation to make complicated systems work together
  • Electric vehicle systems and hands-on integration testing experience
  • Creativity in your design
  • Motivation to make a difference in the automotive industry
  • Ability to build stuff with your hands
  • Great communication skills

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and verification of employment authorization will be required at the time of hire.

SERES is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Milpitas, CA 95035: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location




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