Job Title: Power Electronics Controls Systems Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Power Electronics Controls Systems Engineer who will develop advanced electrification controls solutions at both component and system levels for a broad range of applications. The ideal candidate will validate and deliver controls software through code development, simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation, laboratory testing, and field integration support. This role involves interfacing with stakeholders to develop control system requirements that support vehicle electrification solutions and conducting advanced electric drive and vehicle system simulation to support control system development and vehicle performance assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced electrification controls solutions at both component and system levels for a broad range of applications.
• Validate and deliver controls software through code development, simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) validation, laboratory testing, and field integration support.
• Interface with stakeholders to develop control system requirements that support vehicle electrification solutions.
• Conduct advanced electric drive and vehicle system simulation to support control system development and vehicle performance assessment.

Essential Skills

• 3 or more years of experience in advanced power electronics and/or control algorithm development.
• 3 or more years of simulation experience in power electronics, electric motors, and/or control systems.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/SIMULINK or similar simulation tools.
• 1 or more years of hands-on power electronics testing experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills (English).
• Relevant research experience in academic institutes will be equally considered.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced degree with a focus on power electronics and/or control system.
• Experience with advanced power electronic control, electric motor control, dc/dc converter, sensorless control, grid-tied inverter, energy storage integration, and vehicle power management.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and Hardware-in-Loop testing.
• Experience with auto-code generation and embedded software implementation on microcontrollers and FPGA.
• Experience with advanced control systems and techniques such as observer, model predictive control, etc.
• Experience with advanced digital signal processing schemes such as filter design.
• Experience with hybrid and/or full electric vehicle applications.
• Experience with advanced research topics.
• Experience with power electronics hardware design.
• Minimum M.S. degree in Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Focus on power electronics and/or control system highly desired.

Work Environment

You will work at the most advanced electronics lab at the forefront of new and emerging technology. This is a long-term position with benefits including 2 weeks of PTO and 6 holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.00 - $52.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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