What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Control Systems Engineer position at Waukesha Gas Engines?
About Us
By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. We are helping to meet today’s energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. And, by harnessing our history of energy industry firsts along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.
Our fuel-flexible Waukesha gas engines are designed for reliable performance in isolated, mission-critical and demanding applications, delivering dependable energy even under high-stress conditions. It’s time to take engines to a place no one else can. Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration! Welcome to INNIO!
Role Summary/Purpose
The Lead Control Systems Engineer is a member of the Waukesha Controls team responsible for engine controls development and validation activities.
Essential Responsibilities
By combining a rich legacy in the power and gas compression space with pioneering technology, INNIO brings our customers affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy solutions for today—and tomorrow. We are helping to meet today’s energy needs with 64 GW of installed capacity and 48,000 of our powerful Jenbacher and Waukesha engines, which can be found in more than 100 countries. And, by harnessing our history of energy industry firsts along with the power of digital innovation, we will continue to deliver for the future.
Our fuel-flexible Waukesha gas engines are designed for reliable performance in isolated, mission-critical and demanding applications, delivering dependable energy even under high-stress conditions. It’s time to take engines to a place no one else can. Welcome to a World of Innovation and Inspiration! Welcome to INNIO!
Role Summary/Purpose
The Lead Control Systems Engineer is a member of the Waukesha Controls team responsible for engine controls development and validation activities.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop engine control algorithms for technical demonstration and production release.
- Communicate and support technical recommendations through analysis.
- Use system dynamic analyses using first-principles to support recommendations.
- Use simulation techniques for control system rapid prototyping and product development.
- Provide guidance to HiL activities including continuous improvement and expansion of the HiL simulator, as well as development and maintenance of processes and tools.
- Support unit testing and model-in-the-Loop verification & validation.
- Presentation of technical data to internal and external customers.
- Provide technical leadership to programs and lead development activities related to controls products using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
- Develop and maintain design specifications, test plans and other documentation for controls products.
- Provide testing, analysis, technical support and direction on resolving manufacturing, procurement, quality, service, and reliability problems as necessary.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited Technical College or University.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in controls software development.
- Advanced technical education in electrical-/mechanical-engineering or computer sciences (Masters or PhD) - focus on control systems.
- Experience with embedded controls hardware.
- Experience and understanding of production SW development processes.
- Experience in field of controls development related to internal combustion engine systems and/or vehicles and/or aircraft.
- Knowledge of requirements management techniques and tools.
- Process-oriented with a strong background in specification development and validation and verification techniques.
- Experience with Simulink modeling and auto code generation tools for embedded code development.
- Experience with functional safety standards and impact on the control system.
- Familiarity with RS-485, CANbus, Modbus and other industrial communication protocols.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Deadline oriented, strong attention to detail.