Control Systems Designer
Apply NowCompany: Kinetics Drive Solutions
Location: Langley, BC V2Z 2K1
Description:
Who We Are:
Take your career to the next step with Kinetics Drive Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative heavy-duty drive and control solutions for land vehicles. We empower our customers globally with leading edge technologies, by pioneering intelligent solutions to realize mission-critical mobility requirements. We empower our employees to demonstrate our Right Attitudes; Own It, Integrity and Win as "A" team. If you like to be challenged, want to be energized and thrive in a fast-paced technology environment with opportunities for growth, embark on this most exciting journey with Kinetics Drive Solutions, a company of ST Engineering.
The Role:
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining control systems for mobile commercial and defense applications. Both model-based and hand code techniques are employed in the development of embedded control software. May provide technical leadership and assist with training less experienced engineers. Requires independent judgment and initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development
Develop control strategies for transmissions and related mobile applications. Control model development and simulation Control software generation from control model Embedded C code development for embedded controllers Develop requirements documents and reports Data acquisition & analysis Calibration and commissioning of control systems if field Simulation model testing Software testing in virtual environment Hardware in loop testing
Electrical System Design
Electrical circuit/subsystem design for mobile applications Electrical schematic development in AutoCad Electrical harness drawings in AutoCad Electrical/electro-hydraulic parts sourcing, testing & evaluation Component CAD drawings and checking General electrical component sizing & design calculations Circuit Loading BOM Development
Systems Integration
Design of control systems with integrated mechanical, electro-hydraulic components interface Internal and field testing of prototypes Dynamometer test lab support
Prototype Assembly & Testing
Overseeing the assembly of prototype control systems Internal and field testing of prototype systems Report writing and documentation of testing results based on developed test plans
Product Support
Field commissioning both locally and internationally Troubleshoot problems and breakdowns internally and in the field Customer support of control system technical issues
Administrative
Manage multiple projects or tasks. Communicate and coordinate with various internal departments. Learn and follow company's engineering standards. Learn and follow company corporate requirements. Learn and utilize company's ERP/PLM systems.
Initiative and Creativity
Able to motivate sub-ordinates. Considerable initiative required for researching and understanding technical issues and delivering completed work on time. Creativity required in delivering novel cost-effective solutions to complex engineering problems.
Skills and Competencies:
We Offer
Take your career to the next step with Kinetics Drive Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative heavy-duty drive and control solutions for land vehicles. We empower our customers globally with leading edge technologies, by pioneering intelligent solutions to realize mission-critical mobility requirements. We empower our employees to demonstrate our Right Attitudes; Own It, Integrity and Win as "A" team. If you like to be challenged, want to be energized and thrive in a fast-paced technology environment with opportunities for growth, embark on this most exciting journey with Kinetics Drive Solutions, a company of ST Engineering.
The Role:
This position is responsible for developing and maintaining control systems for mobile commercial and defense applications. Both model-based and hand code techniques are employed in the development of embedded control software. May provide technical leadership and assist with training less experienced engineers. Requires independent judgment and initiative.
Key Responsibilities:
Software Development
Electrical System Design
Systems Integration
Prototype Assembly & Testing
Product Support
Administrative
Initiative and Creativity
Skills and Competencies:
- C programming for embedded systems
- Model based development using MATLAB/Simulink environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Familiarity with hydraulic, electrical and control systems
- Keen attention to detail with high level of accuracy
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proven organizational skills
- Self directed problem solving (methodical and logical)
- Solid experience with MS Office products such as Excel, Word and Outlook
- Strong self-initiative in improving work processes and Internal Control
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience in dealing with senior managers, executives and outside officials
- High level of reliability and dedication, willing to work on emergencies during non-business hours as required
- Technical writing skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to travel
- Desire to learn and develop
- Experience in projects which relate to autonomous vehicles would be an asset
- A bachelor's degree in engineering or a college diploma in engineering technology is required
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment (desirable)
- 5+ years of experience in vehicle control system development and programming
- 5+ years of experience with ERP system/s
- 5+ years of experience with DFMA
We Offer
- A collaborative and rewarding work environment.
- Extended Health coverage
- Group RRSP program with company matching.
- Training and professional development plans.
- Banking of overtime to be used as vacation time.
- A culture that supports safety, innovation, learning, and teamwork