GILLIG
Senior Controls Engineer
Livermore, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$128k-$165kDetected 33 days ago
C++MATLABAlgorithmsCode ReviewGitPLCControlsSimulinkManual TestingCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementActuators
About the role
- This is a hands-on, on-site role at our Livermore, CA plant and reports to the Controls Engineering Manager but may also receive directions and guidance from other senior and/or staff engineers.
- GILLIG Engineering is responsible for the development, customization, and configuration of GILLIG's clean technology heavy-duty transit buses.
- Our engineers are engaged in designing, analyzing, testing, launching, and problem solving across a wide range of technical areas.
Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and validate control algorithms to improve both existing and future vehicle capabilities
- Create environments to design, test, and refine electronic control systems prior to their integration on a vehicle
- Lead the development of advanced vehicle diagnostics and create detailed troubleshooting guides to support efficient issue identification and resolution. Provide technical input to generate vehicle manuals, ensuring accuracy and completeness
- Architect and maintain control development processes, including version control, automated code review, and regression testing
- Lead continuous improvement efforts for control systems to enhance vehicle reliability, performance, and customer satisfaction. Analyze field data and feedback to identify areas for improvement
- Create functional requirements for vehicle behavior to ensure compliance with program requirements and standards.
- Define communication interfaces and protocols for all vehicle systems, while ensuring communication network loads and traffic remain within design limits
- Exhibit advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models and procedures.
- Time Management: Work productively to deliver projects on schedule and on budget.
- Communication: Collaborate and teach up, down and across the organization to help raise the skills and knowledge of the GILLIG team. Adapt style to differing audiences and adept at persuasion on complex subjects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the engineering industry, preferably in automotive, commercial, or heavy-duty vehicle design
- Experience working with major component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers, and product validation engineers
- Expertise with open and closed loop control systems for sensors, actuators, body controllers, and ECUs, including proficiency in CAN-Bus, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols
- Prior experience with integrating controls systems with low and high voltage automotive hardware, such as DCDC converters, motors, inverters, Li-ion batteries, and high-power chargers
- High operating knowledge of industry standards such as FMVSS, NHTSA, DOT, NFPA, SAE, and NEC
- Ability to lift 25 lbs.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk and occasionally kneel or squat
- Ability to work independently with review at critical points.
Nice to have
- Fluent with BOM, documentation control, and revision/version management.
- Experience with configure-to-order products and modular BOM management is a plus
- Heavy-duty, transit and/or commercial vehicle experience is a plus
Compensation
- $128,000 - $165,000/annual salary + premium benefits
- Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job classification, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
- The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- GILLIG is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
Benefits
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
- Excellent compensation including company paid medical premiums, generous retirement plan and other comprehensive benefits
- Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.
Company info
- We are looking for a Senior Controls Engineer who will lead the development of control algorithms for critical body functions across all vehicle platforms.
- We are committed to developing the most reliable vehicles that connect communities, eliminate congestion, and contribute to a greener environment.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve.
Equal opportunity
- GILLIG is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.
This listing is sourced directly from GILLIG's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.