Senior Control Systems Engineer

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To research, develop, integrate, and improve proof-of-concept and production embedded electronic control systems for CAN-based complex rehabilitation electric power wheelchairs in accordance with Pride’s procedures and protocols, while supporting continuous improvement within Research & Development (R&D).

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

•Design, model, simulate, implement, and validate closed-loop control systems for complex rehabilitation electric power wheelchairs

•Develop discrete-time state-space models, control algorithms, observers, and state-estimation methods for vehicle motion and electromechanical functions

•Develop stochastic filtering and sensor-fusion models using inertial, position, velocity, distance, environmental, and vehicle-state data

•Perform mechatronics analysis and simulation using closed-loop sensory feedback

•Develop multi-rate digital signal and image processing algorithms, filters, sampling methods, and transforms

•Evaluate and integrate MEMS, Giant Magnetoresistance (GMR), Time-of-Flight (ToF), and other sensing technologies

•Develop bare-metal embedded firmware for microcontrollers, System on Chips (SOCs), and real-time electronic systems

•Develop and support CAN communications, including CANopen, SAE J1939, and proprietary CAN protocols

•Support wireless communications operating in Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) bands, including Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Wi-Fi, and LoRa

•Develop software support Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for configuration, calibration, diagnostics, data acquisition, and testing

•Develop proof-of-concept electronics and software to evaluate new control architectures, sensors, communications technologies, and product features

•Translate product and system requirements into control system, embedded software, sensing, and communications requirements

•Develop system architectures, functional block diagrams, interface control documents, state diagrams, algorithms, and design specifications

•Perform inspections, verification, validation, bench, subsystem, vehicle, and field testing

•Analyze test data and perform root-cause analysis of control instability, sensor errors, communication problems, timing issues, and system-level defects

•Ensure designs are safe, effective, manufacturable, reliable, and Superior Product at Reduced Cost (SPARC) initiatives are met

•Meet and fulfill project timelines and budgets

•Serve as a technical resource with outside design partners, component manufacturers, and suppliers

•Assist in continuous improvement of design procedures and protocols to help drive design efficiency

•Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management

•Complete the Annual CTPAT Security Training

•Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment

•Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

•Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

REQUIRED SKILLS

•Must be a self-starter, creative team player, friendly, professional, detail-oriented and honest

Must have the ability to:

•Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

•Model, simulate, analyze, and troubleshoot complex closed-loop electromechanical systems

•Use electrical and software development tools, including multi-meters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, CAN analyzers, debuggers, soldering equipment, and standard hand tools

•Read and comprehend moderately complex work instructions, electrical schematics, data sheets, communications specifications, and system requirements

•Prepare and build prototypes

•Communicate complex technical concepts through specifications, reports, presentations, and design reviews

•Travel domestically or internationally, as needed

Must have:

•Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

•Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills

•Strong working knowledge of discrete-time state-space control systems design

•Strong working knowledge of stochastic filtering concepts, sensor fusion, state estimation, and observer design

•Strong working knowledge of mechatronics analysis and simulation using closed-loop sensory feedback

•Strong working knowledge of multi-rate digital signal processing, image processing, sampling theory, filtering, and transforms

•Strong working knowledge of MEMS, GMR, and ToF-based sensory devices

Strong working knowledge of various communication protocols, including CANopen; SAE J1939, I2C, and SPI

•Strong working knowledge of bare-metal embedded electronics and firmware design using C and/or C++

•Working knowledge of ISM-band wireless communications and protocols, including BLE, Wi-Fi, and LoRa

•Working knowledge of software tools for control-system modeling and simulation, such as MATLAB, Simulink, Stateflow, Python, or equivalent tools

•Working knowledge of software GUI development for engineering, diagnostic, configuration, or test applications

•Strong working knowledge of 8, 16, and 32 Bit Microcontrollers and System on Chips (SOCs)

•Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

PREFERRED SKILLS

•Advanced working knowledge of model-based design, system identification, Kalman filtering, extended Kalman filtering, and robust control techniques preferred

•Advanced working knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop and software-in-the-loop simulation preferred

•Advanced working knowledge of Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEAs), hazard analysis, and safety-related embedded systems preferred

•Advanced working knowledge of embedded Linux, real-time operating systems, and heterogeneous embedded-computing platforms preferred

Experience with Jetson ROS2 and Gazebo simulator platforms.

•Push/pull/lift 40 lbs. preferred

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

•At least 5 years of experience developing embedded control systems, electronic systems, robotic systems, electric vehicles, medical devices, industrial equipment, or other complex electromechanical products

•At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing, integrating, and testing embedded firmware, sensors, communications, and closed-loop control algorithms

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

•At least 7 years of experience developing embedded control systems and electronic assemblies preferred

•At least 1 year of experience with cameras, radar, LiDAR, ultrasonic sensors, or other environmental-perception technologies preferred

•At least 1 year of experience with electric vehicles, robotics, mobile-platforms, traction-control, or medical-device systems preferred

•At least 1 year of experience developing products through proof-of-concept, prototype, verification, validation, and production phases preferred

•At least 1 year of hands-on technical experience in an environment supporting design, manufacturing, technical service, and technical processes preferred

•Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION

•Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline

PREFERRED EDUCATION

•Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

DETAILS

•This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

•This is a safety sensitive position

•In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act

Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pride Mobility Products®/Quantum Rehab® is an Affirmative Action Employer with obligations under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are a person with a disability, a disabled veteran, or require a reasonable accommodation or assistance in completing an application for employment, please contact our human resources department at 1-800-800-8586 x1250.