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As a global company, MTS offers unparalleled access to challenging opportunities around the world. We engineer technology for some of the most recognizable companies in the world, focused on making products better, safer, cleaner, more efficient and reliable. Our employees are passionate about driving innovation, creating high quality solutions, and providing an excellent customer experience.

When you join the Electric Power Systems group at MTS, you will be part of a dynamic and creative team. Engineers in this team are responsible for developing and supporting high-performance electric drive systems, motors, and control. Current applications include Formula 1 and Formula E Racing, advanced e-Mobility, and power/dynamometer test systems. Our team provides systems that deliver world-class performance, safety, and reliability for our customers’ most demanding applications. 

Job Description

MTS Systems is seeking a self-directed individual to implement motor controls in customized embedded code for highly efficient, real-time, on-board systems. As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will work as a key team member alongside other subject matter experts on projects from concept through design to implementation.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical or equivalent from an ABET accredited institution (advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum 5 years engineering experience
• Use of Matlab/Simulink, especially for integrated controls design and auto-compilation to hardware
• Experience working with modern control chipsets e.g., (Texas Instruments, Xilinx)
• Demonstrated ability to support customers, and set/meet expectations at all technical and/or programmatic levels
• Implementation of advanced motor control technologies, including field weakening, harmonic modulation, over- and/or window-based sampling, direct-torque, sensorless algorithm, etc.)
• Experience with fast-paced projects (e.g,. Motorsport) to make and communicate good engineering decisions under pressured deadlines. 

Key Responsibilities

Develops software requirements, design, implementation, verification, and validation for embedded control of custom electric motors and variable frequency drives
Simulates physical plant, control, and feedback signal to support system design optimization and predict control performance
Performs unit software testing and bread-board bench testing to minimize debugging time needed on full system
Develops test plans and unit test set-ups to validate and verify software and system performance
Integrates software, variable frequency drive, and custom motor prototypes in full-system factory test lab, remotely, and on-site customer locations
Plans, implements, and reports status of software features to internal and external customers
Other accountabilities/duties as assigned by the manager

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

MTS is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, MTS is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.