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Sr. Powertrain Controls Engineer

Auburn Hills, Michigan - Posted on July 21, 2025
Published By Karen Segovia

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Senior Powertrain Controls Engineer in Auburn Hills!

The Subject Matter Expert in Controls Development Triage plays a critical role within the Engine Control Product Release Center (PRC). This expert works with the Controls Center of Excellence (COE) Manger, Controls Developers, Calibration, Advanced and Production Requirements teams to ensure all requirements are delivered by the Controls COE team function with the highest quality to meet program functional objectives. This role provides technical leadership to the PRC controls developers in the proper implementation of the requirements, including controls assessments and prototype design. The expert leads training in all aspects of engine control development. The Subject matter expert is the key participate in issue investigations and resolution planning.
 
Responsibilities
· Read high level requirements related to the intended vehicle-level behavior
· Design the appropriate control algorithm that fulfills the functional objectives
· Implementation of the control algorithm in Matlab-Simulink, C, etc.
· Provide best-guess calibration dataset
· Pre-verification of the implementation, check of the requirements’ compliance, through Model In The Loop (MIL) testing;
· Pre-verification of the generated code, through Software in the Loop (SIL) testing or specific tools able to monitor the consumption of software resources (e.g. VRAM, throughput)
· Generation of integrated proto code builds
· Verification of official code builds or proto code builds in the HIL lab or in the vehicle, using ETAS INCA tools;
· Analysis and response to the tracked issues
· Attendance to the main technical meetings, data analysis and issues’ resolution
· Process documentation development
· Calibration & Application community support.

Pay rate is $55/hour. Apply now!
 
Fundamental knowledge Pillars
· Knowledge of modern and classical control principles
· Knowledge of major vehicle systems
· Domain knowledge in one or more of the following: Engine Design, Engine Systems Control Design, Engine Calibration, On-Board Diagnostics, functional safety
· Embedded control development tools and processes
· Support triage of issues, ensure correct COE and team members are assigned, assist in the root cause analysis
· Perform Controls Assessments on COE content
· Manage COE input to prototype software development
· Provide Technical review and approval of Propulsion Capabilities
· Review and approve artifacts created by other team members within the assigned COE
· Manage special projects focused on quality of control artifacts
  Requirements:  
 
Basic Qualifications:
· A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Computer Science from an ABET accredited school or equivalent
· Strong level of working experience in engine control and data analysis
· A minimum of 15+ years of experience in a related field
· Understanding of System Requirements Engineering and Controls Design
· Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience

Preferred Qualifications:
· Advanced degree with emphasis in mechanical engineering, Automotive engineering, Computer Engineering
· Demonstrated working level experience in decomposing intended function into controls design documents
· Deep experience in the creation of MATLAB, SIMULINK, and AUTOSAR Architecture
· Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.

 


Trillium Technical has been recruiting and placing Engineering professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of Engineering professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Trillium offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes the ability to participate in health insurance and retirement plans, paid holidays, state required leave, and vacation days, if applicable. Trillium’s offerings are dependent on the state in which the assignment is located, length of time worked, and may change depending on assignment. Benefit packages for direct hire placements vary based on the client company.

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