Senior Software and Controls Engineer
- Employer
- The Shyft Group
- Location
- Canton, Michigan
- Posted
- Nov 19, 2023
- Closes
- Nov 23, 2023
- Ref
- 2680968301
- Discipline
- Engineering, Software
- Position Type
- Engineer
- Specialty
- Electrification
- Hours
- Full Time
- Organization Type
- Corporate, Other Corporate
Senior Software and Controls Engineer The Shyft Group (TSG) Plymouth, MI
Regular Employee Salary Exempt
Who we are:
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands Utilimaster , Blue Arc , Royal Truck Body, DuraMag , Magnum , Strobes-R-Us , Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond , and Builtmore . Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you'll do:
As Senior EV Software Controls Engineer for Blue Arc (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our R&D facility in Plymouth, MI, you will be accountable for developing, implementing, and testing EV controls software and hardware and for creating component and system-level design and release documentation for our electric vehicle systems.
Additionally, your role as Senior EV Software and Controls Engineer will be instrumental in shaping the future of how electric specialty are designed, built, and delivered.
Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.
You will also be accountable for:
• Developing, implementing, and testing of EV controls software and hardware
• Performing controls strategy development and verification for electric vehicle components and systems
• Designing improvements to existing and future EV software systems
• Building and modifying Simulink code to run on a real-time embedded target
• Interfacing with the production team to resolve engineering change requests
• Participating in component selection and verification activities
• Creating manufacturing, assembly, and service-related documentation
Expand your knowledge of The Shyft Group and Blue Arc by exploring the Learn More section below.
What you need to be successful:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related
• 6+ years of expertise in controls systems engineering or software engineering in the automotive
• 6+ years of MATLAB/Simulink experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings, prints, schematics, and diagrams
• Experience writing embedded applications on microcontrollers
• Familiar with CAN and the J1939 protocol
• Experience writing C++ and Python (preferred)
• Knowledge of wire harnesses and automotive electrical systems
• Understanding of basic electric vehicle systems and operations (preferred)
Learn More
The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description:
The Shyft Group
Blue Arc
Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
Stay Healthy:
Medical and Rx Plan
Health Savings Account
Dental and Vision Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending
Wellness Plan
Financial Security:
401 (k) Retirement Savings
Short and Long Term Disability
Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Dependent Care FSA
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at .
Regular Employee Salary Exempt
Who we are:
At The Shyft Group we are driven to deliver. Proudly the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis bring people, goods, and services where they need to be.
We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands Utilimaster , Blue Arc , Royal Truck Body, DuraMag , Magnum , Strobes-R-Us , Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond , and Builtmore . Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, every ride.
Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.
With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.
What you'll do:
As Senior EV Software Controls Engineer for Blue Arc (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our R&D facility in Plymouth, MI, you will be accountable for developing, implementing, and testing EV controls software and hardware and for creating component and system-level design and release documentation for our electric vehicle systems.
Additionally, your role as Senior EV Software and Controls Engineer will be instrumental in shaping the future of how electric specialty are designed, built, and delivered.
Relocation assistance is available for non-local candidates.
You will also be accountable for:
• Developing, implementing, and testing of EV controls software and hardware
• Performing controls strategy development and verification for electric vehicle components and systems
• Designing improvements to existing and future EV software systems
• Building and modifying Simulink code to run on a real-time embedded target
• Interfacing with the production team to resolve engineering change requests
• Participating in component selection and verification activities
• Creating manufacturing, assembly, and service-related documentation
Expand your knowledge of The Shyft Group and Blue Arc by exploring the Learn More section below.
What you need to be successful:
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related
• 6+ years of expertise in controls systems engineering or software engineering in the automotive
• 6+ years of MATLAB/Simulink experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings, prints, schematics, and diagrams
• Experience writing embedded applications on microcontrollers
• Familiar with CAN and the J1939 protocol
• Experience writing C++ and Python (preferred)
• Knowledge of wire harnesses and automotive electrical systems
• Understanding of basic electric vehicle systems and operations (preferred)
Learn More
The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description:
The Shyft Group
- Employee Testimonials
- Our Story
- Sustainability Report
- Our YouTube Channel
- Our LinkedIn Page
Blue Arc
- Blue Arc Launch Video (YouTube)
- Class 5 EV Crew Cab Announcement (Video)
- Power Cube for EVs (Video)
- Ride and Drive - Recap Video
- Follow Blue Arc on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube
Why The Shyft Group?
We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.
Stay Healthy:
Medical and Rx Plan
Health Savings Account
Dental and Vision Plan
Healthcare Flexible Spending
Wellness Plan
Financial Security:
401 (k) Retirement Savings
Short and Long Term Disability
Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Educational Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Dependent Care FSA
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at .