Control Engineer

This is how you make impact as a Senior Control Engineer

As a Senior Control Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the research, design, and implementation of advanced control algorithms for our state-of-the-art power electronic products. Leveraging your expertise in digital control theory and power electronics will be instrumental in the development of high-quality, reliable, compact, and efficient solutions in the fields of Smart Mobility, Semicon solutions, and Connectivity.

This is what we offer

An appealing salary tailored to your skills and experience, complemented by an 8% vacation pay. What really sets this job apart is a challenging position in a dynamic and healthy development project-oriented environment, while working with a team of enthusiastic highly skilled professionals. Our international organization is evolving into a System Innovator in which there is focus not only on hard skills, but definitely on soft skills as well.

Furthermore, you can expect:

• 27 days of annual leave
• Plus 13 days off work pursuant to the Reduction of Working Hours Act
• Working in a flexible and hybrid environment
• Travel expenses
• Profit-sharing scheme
• Bicycle plan
• Investment in your personal growth

This is what you bring to the team

As a Control Engineer you are an expert in the digital control domain, and are the link between hardware and software. You will contribute to developing and producing innovative (power) electronic solutions in our Strategic Power electronics Technology Line and our team of problem-solving enthusiasts. Collaborate with teammates to oversee the control aspect of our cutting-edge projects, acting as a liaison between customers and our department. You will be point of contact for project managers, system architects, domain designers and customers. In this role, you will coach project members in diverse, project-based work. You can think of projects in the fields of Smart Mobility, Semicon solutions, and Connectivity.

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in digital control of power converters, with a proven track record of successful project execution.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink/PLECS or similar simulation tools for digital control system design and analysis.
• Strong understanding of power electronic devices and topologies, as well as digital control hardware and software.
• Strong understanding of sampled measurement systems (voltage, current, temperature, etc.) used in dynamic feedback loops, including hardware requirements definition of OPAMP circuits and ADCs.
• Experience with hardware design and testing, real-time control implementation, and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Your daily responsibilities include

• Leading the design and development of digital control algorithms for power converters, including digital signal processing techniques and feedback control loops.
• Conducting detailed modeling and simulation of power electronic systems to evaluate and refine modulation and control strategies, and to optimize system performance.
• Co-designing and testing power electronic converter circuits, including rectifiers, inverters/amplifiers, and (isolated) DC/DC converters based on latest component technologies.
• Developing modulation/control algorithms for power electronics systems to achieve optimal performance.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to address and seamlessly integrate all aspects in the design process, including hardware, software, EMC, mechanics, DFx, functional safety, etc.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement and innovation.