Controls Systems Engineer

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Controls Systems Engineer Job Description

• Evaluate control designs through analysis, simulation, Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (HIL) testing, laboratory testing, and field testing.
• Interface with stakeholders to develop control system requirements that support vehicle electrification solutions.
• Conduct electric drive and vehicle system simulations to support control system development and vehicle performance assessments.

• 1 or more years of experience in power electronics or control algorithm development.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Simscape.
• Experience simulating power electronics, electric machines, and/or control systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Relevant academic research experience will be equally considered.

• Hands‑on laboratory or vehicle testing experience with power electronics or electric motors.
• Experience with Hardware‑in‑Loop testing.
• Experience with auto‑code generation and embedded software implementation on microcontrollers and FPGAs.
• Working knowledge of version control and Agile software development.
• Experience with advanced research topics.
• Experience with power electronics hardware or software design.
• Experience with advanced control systems and techniques such as observers, model predictive control, filter design, etc.
• Experience with power electronics control and electric motor control.
• M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on power electronics and/or control systems.

Work at the most advanced electronics lab, leveraging new and emerging technology. The position offers long‑term stability, two weeks of paid time off, and six holidays. The development center provides an innovative and collaborative environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $45.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 2026.

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