Staff Systems Engineer

Job Description:

Smart people. Smart ideas. Smart choice.

MTS is a leading global supplier of test and simulation systems. Formula 1 teams, leading automotive and aerospace companies, and the world's top researchers in materials and seismic engineering all rely on our systems to determine product reliability and ensure compliance with quality standards. Check out some of our amazing technology here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXOsvWpTHH4

As an ITW company, MTS is part of a Fortune 300 global manufacturing leader with 49,000 employees across 56 countries, offering career development opportunities not just within MTS but across the ITW enterprise.

We're looking for a Staff Systems Engineer who will span all areas of engineering development in the Ground Road Vehicles (GRV) division owning the controls and inverter subsystems of our Electric Power Systems (EPS) portfolio, including motor controllers, power electronics, embedded and real-time control software, and electric actuation controls – first-of-a-kind designs.

This role is the controls/inverter counterpart to the Systems Architect who owns motor design, and the two will partner closely as co-leads across the EPS product line.

What You'll Do:

• Partner with the Motor Systems Architect, EPS Technology & Market Manager, Application Engineers, Finance, and management to define the Electric Power Systems controls and inverter solutions within our markets.
• Own the inverter and motor controller architecture, including power electronics topology, gate drive, thermal management, and control hardware selection, in coordination with the motor architecture defined by the counterpart Systems Architect.
• Collaborate with Application Engineers and Project Engineers on customer opportunities to ensure that concepts align with schedule, price-point, and performance targets. Help explain trade-offs to customers and act as proposal technical lead to develop specifications, functional requirements, acceptance criteria, and concept solutions which provide best value for upcoming opportunities.
• Own the controls architecture across EPS products, including current/torque control, motion control, real-time embedded software, and functional safety, ensuring tight integration with the motor design.
• Partner with Technology & Market Manager to proactively understand market trends and customer technical wants and needs for EPS markets.
• Create and present technology roadmaps, identify technology gaps, and provide guidance on ways to move forward to internal management.
• Document stakeholder and system requirements for controls and inverter subsystems.
• Direct trade-off analyses and performance assessments to create system architectures that meet requirements.
• Support the on-site installation of the system and transition to customer by enabling relevant systems, products, or services, such as operator training systems, as defined in the customer contract.
• Directly supervise a team of engineers that may include electrical engineers, test engineers, and controls engineers – setting priorities, developing talent, and conducting performance management.
• Collaborate with the Project Engineers to make sure that the project goals are met with regards to schedule, cost, and performance of the product.

What You Bring:

• BSEE or BSME (Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)
• MSEE or MSME preferred (Master of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering)
• 5+ years of work experience, including experience with motor controls and/or power electronics
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of power electronics, inverter design, motor control algorithms (FOC, current/torque control), embedded real-time software, and electric actuation
• Experience with controls and simulation tools (MATLAB, Simulink, dSPACE, or similar) and embedded development environments
• Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers, with demonstrated people-leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Best in Class Benefits: Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance: http://myitwhr.com/
• HSA/FSA with a company match
• Income protection benefits
• Industry leading 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Matching gift and volunteer program
• Get Involved and Give Back: MTS supports Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together to share experiences and ideas, and we're committed to a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute their talents. Through the ITW Hearts Giving Hope Program, employees also have the chance to give back and support families in our communities.