SW Control Development Engineer Model Base Design
We are currently hiring for a Controls Engineer – Demo Vehicles & New Customer Pursuits. He will be responsible for developing, integrating, and validating control systems for demonstration of vehicles and customer evaluation programs. This role supports new business opportunities by delivering high-quality vehicle demonstrations, customizing control strategies to meet customer requirements, and providing technical expertise throughout the customer pursuit process. The engineer works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful prototype development, vehicle commissioning, and customer presentations. If you meet these requirements, and believe you have a passion for making a real difference in an industry, we would like to hear from you.
Location : Turin, IT
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, calibrate, and validate control algorithms for demonstration and prototype vehicles.
- Configure and integrate electronic control units (ECUs), sensors, actuators, and communication networks such as CAN, CAN-FD, etc…
- Support customer demonstrations by preparing vehicles, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring reliable system performance.
- Customize software features and control strategies based on customer-specific requirements.
- Collaborate with systems, software, mechanical, electrical, and validation teams to deliver fully functional demonstration vehicles.
- Perform system integration, debugging, and root cause analysis for hardware and software issues.
- Support test plans for functional verification, vehicle testing, and customer acceptance activities.
- Analyze vehicle data, interpret test results, and recommend improvements to system performance.
- Support prototype builds, vehicle commissioning, and field testing activities.
- Participate in customer meetings, technical reviews, and product demonstrations to explain system functionality and capabilities.
- Provide technical support during new customer pursuits, including proof-of-concept activities, feasibility studies, and technical proposal development.
- Maintain technical documentation, calibration records, software releases, and validation reports.
- Ensure compliance with company development processes, quality standards, and functional safety requirements where applicable.
- Travel as needed to customer locations, test facilities, and demonstration events
Required Qualifications
- Master Engineering Degree in Automotive, Mechanics, mechatronics computer engineering / software engineering / computer science or equivalent
- Experience developing vehicle control systems or embedded control software.
- Strong knowledge of vehicle electronics, ECUs, and communication protocols.
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, model-based development, or similar control system development tools.
- Knowledge on C, C++
- Familiarity with calibration and diagnostic tools such as CANalyzer, CANoe, or equivalent.
- Experience with system integration, troubleshooting, and vehicle testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced development environment.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience supporting automotive prototypes or demonstration vehicles.
- Knowledge of electric, hybrid, or autonomous vehicle control systems.
- Familiarity with automotive development standards, including ASPICE, ISO 26262, or Automotive SPICE.
- Experience with HIL/SIL testing and automation.
- Understanding of customer product development and technical sales support processes.
- Experience working directly with OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers