As a Senior Controls Engineer at Amperesand, you will be a vital part of our engineering team, responsible for designing and implementing control algorithms and systems that optimize the performance, efficiency, and reliability of our power converters. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware and software engineers, to ensure seamless integration of control solutions into our products. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on the renewable energy and electric vehicle industries.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Serve as a technical expert for one or more control subsystems or features, capable of independent decision making for critical technical issues.
- Applies broad knowledge in sensors, power electronics control algorithms, software, signal processing, and data analysis methods and tools to drive power converter control system improvements to enable improved converter efficiency, minimize losses and increased power density of converter systems.
- Leads the development and integration of innovative control system solutions to enable stable, efficient, and reliable production of grid tied power converters
- Leads the design and building of tools that allow debugging, analysis, and evaluation of control system performance. Leads the root cause analysis for control system failures in products for integration and fielded units during escalations.
- Perform PCB design, test and evaluation on specific control circuit board including gate driver, microcontroller board and others.
- Conduct various device characterizations including design and development of verification test systems.
- Performs integration activities including troubleshooting the control system, designing and executing test plans and test automation, to ensure the algorithms functions as designed.
- Documents work results with requirements, design specifications, procedures, and training materials.
- Mentors junior engineers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Control System Design: Lead the design and development of advanced control systems for power converters, considering factors such as efficiency, stability, and grid integration.
- Algorithm Development: Develop control algorithms and strategies for power converters to improve dynamic response, fault tolerance, and performance.
- Modeling and Simulation: Create mathematical models and perform simulations to validate control system designs and optimize performance.
- Software Implementation: Collaborate with software engineers to implement control algorithms in embedded software and firmware.
- Testing and Validation: Design and execute test plans to validate control system performance and robustness.
- Hardware Integration: Work closely with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of control electronics with power converter hardware.
- PCB Design and Development: Work closely in the PCB design activities including test and verification
- Documentation: Prepare comprehensive documentation of control system designs, including specifications, schematics, and test reports.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve control-related issues during development and product testing phases.
- Compliance: Ensure that control systems meet industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior controls engineers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in controls engineering, with a focus on power electronics or similar fields.
- Proficiency in control system design, analysis, and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink).
- Strong programming skills in languages such as C/C++ for embedded systems.
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and control system validation.
- Knowledge of grid integration, grid codes, and power quality standards is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples.
