Lead Software Controls Engineer

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• Responsible for developing and testing control algorithms and diagnostics to meet customer requirements.
• Develop algorithms to control devices such as motors and actuators in a model-based and C-code environment.
• Use Simulation Tools, such as CARSim/Simscape to develop and verify control algorithms
• Serve as Technical Lead for Control Systems for a given program, including review and approving designs & calibrations.
• Work closely with electronics and software departments to ensure design of electronics and low- level software can meet control algorithm requirements.
• Define and maintain control system design requirements and best practices.
• Follow ASPICE and Functional Safety development process/requirements
• Responsible for MIL and SIL testing for controls algorithms
• Support architecture design and development.
• Support creating in-vehicle test maneuvers used for development activities and performance evaluation.
• Analyze vehicle and bench data and modify calibration parameters to achieve performance targets.
• Support dyno testing in debugging control software when required
• Ability to travel to global test sites, as required, for testing and validation of controls.
• Mentor and guide controls and Sr Controls Software Engineers to ensure AAM's design practices and standards are met.
• Other duties assigned within Controls team

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelors Degree or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of SW Controls development in Driveline product development or similar
• 3 years of Driveline product development
• 1+ year of working knowledge of ASPICE, Functional safety and its application in the automotive domain
• 1+ experience working with or tuning plant models using Simscape/Carsim/AMEsim
• 1+ experience in using IMB, Mathworks & Vector tools

Preferred Skills and Education:

• Ability to communicate effectively and work with cross-functional teams

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you'll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you'll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM...and the world.