High Voltage Energy Management Controls Technical Specialist

The High Voltage Energy Management Controls Technical Specialist will lead the development of supervisory energy management algorithms and strategies for the next generation of Stellantis electrified propulsion systems. The ideal candidate has a strong knowledge of electrified propulsion energy efficiency and a broad understanding of high voltage batteries, electric machines, and powertrain thermal management concepts.

 

The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Lead the definition and design of high voltage energy management controls concepts and functions
• Champion identifying and executing best practices in control design
• Lead verification of control algorithms against functional requirements employing methods of model-in-the -loop, hardware-in-the-loop, subsystem test, and vehicle test
• Lead definition and simulation of energy management  use cases and simulation activities
• Interface with various stakeholders across the high voltage energy management functional domain and contribute to the definition of functional objectives and requirements

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering or related degree
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in electrified control systems or related. 
• Broad understanding of control theory
• Proficiency in developing algorithms using MATLAB and Simulink
• Demonstrated technical problem-solving skills
• Strong overall knowledge of vehicle and powertrain functions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master of Science degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with five years of electrified control systems or related experience.
  
• PhD in Engineering with focus on automotive controls or power electronics and two years of electrified control systems or related experience

• Demonstrating one or more of the following qualifications will help the candidate stand out among peers:
  • Knowledge of automotive communication network protocols
  • Knowledge of optimization and optimal control theory
  • Knowledge of electric vehicle charging standards
  • Experience in developing energy-oriented plant models of powertrain high voltage systems such as batteries, inverters, and chargers.