Controls Engineer

Employer
UTAC
Location
Northville, Michigan
Posted
Apr 08, 2024
Closes
May 01, 2024
Ref
2744973442
Discipline
Engineering, Systems
Position Type
Engineer
Specialty
Electrification
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Corporate, Other Corporate
Job Description

Maintain and refactor legacy applications for data acquisition and control of automotive dynamometers.

Design and program new modules and applications utilizing LabVIEW

Interface with custom engineering in developing testing applications with EV focus.

Creating custom CAN/LIN/FlexRay protocol gateways between MRE software platform and customer UUTs

Create scripts in Vector CAPL and ICS Vehicle spy to simulate vehicle environment required for testing

Proactively work during the quoting process to identify required equipment and support for new projects

Interact with customers for requirements specifications.

Develop software utilizing the following components:

Windows Based- HMIs

Real-time computers running a RTOS

Instrumentation

PLC's

Develop software using the following communication protocols:

EtherCAT

RS-232, RS-485, Modbus, Profibus

CAN, FlexRay, TCP/IP, UDP

Interact with customers for troubleshooting and debugging software, electrical, and mechanical problems.

Interact with customers for requirements specifications.

Work in an office and facility environment

Test stand equipment includes real-time data acquisition and control system, conditioning systems for coolant, fuel, oil and combustion air, dynamometers, PID controllers, throttle actuators and engine mounting hardware

Assist in supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation).