Senior Controls Engineer

at  CNH Industrial

Overview:
CNH Industrial is a world-class equipment and services company dedicated to advancing the noble work of agriculture and construction workers. Driven by our shared purpose of Breaking New Ground, we are passionate about bringing Innovation, Sustainability, and Productivity to all that we do. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 37,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world through our core brands: Case IH, STEYR, New Holland Agriculture, CASE, and New Holland Construction.
In Precision Technology, we make iron smarter. Our team members deliver innovative solutions helping our customers to be more productive, save time, lower costs, and to operate sustainably. From vehicle displays, application controls, steering solutions, digital services and telematics, to fully autonomous driverless technology, we develop solutions that solve challenges for customers around the world.
Responsibilities:

The Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for the development of guidance and autonomous controls for agricultural and construction equipment. This position works closely with the Integration teams, Electrical, Software, Simulation, Test Lab, and Vehicle groups to design and develop control systems.

• Research, design, develop and implement control specifications based on customers’ requirements.
• Define performance level requirements of systems (machine level) and subsystems (component level) including sensors.
• Derive dynamic models, select appropriate control algorithms, simulate, rapid prototyping, and tuning of controls.
• Use design tools for controls development and data analysis to troubleshoot problems.
• Work with cross functional hardware, software, and product validation teams as well as suppliers for development of new sensors.
• Work across multiple engineering disciplines and development teams to coordinate system definition, design, and integration.
• Responsible for individual product design alignment with multi-product architectural strategy.
• Work with product verification and validation, and/ or customers to ensure system and components perform as needed.
• Demonstrates support for company culture in their daily actions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.
• Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership staff.
• Travel may be necessary, based on position.

This position pays: $106,950 – $163,300 plus any applicable bonus (Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.)

Qualifications:

• Experienced engineer with 5+ years of career experience, with bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical or mechanical). 3+ years’ experience with master’s degree. Or equivalent combination of education and experience in related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years in non-linear controls (e.g. Back stepping, Sliding mode) and estimation and filtering ( Kalman Filter)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep Knowledge and experience in linear controls (classical and state space)/system engineering
• Deep knowledge of Matlab / Simulink / Stateflow
• Design and development experience in Autoguidance and Autonomous controls
• Experience in real-time rapid control prototyping (dSpace, xPC target, NI etc.)
• Experience with online vehicle calibration (Control Desk, INCA, Vector tools etc.)
• Experience in developing Adaptive controls
• Experience working on agriculture and/ or construction equipment
• Knowledge in Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) tools

Company Benefits:
CNH Industrial offers a wide variety of benefits that not only encourages wellness and preventive care, but we also provide the right tools and programs to help you achieve it. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our industry leading 401k will support you in meeting your retirement objectives. Additional benefits include paid parental leave, flexible work policies, opportunities for self-development and paid leave for specific activities. Click here for more information!

• Research, design, develop and implement control specifications based on customers’ requirements.
• Define performance level requirements of systems (machine level) and subsystems (component level) including sensors.
• Derive dynamic models, select appropriate control algorithms, simulate, rapid prototyping, and tuning of controls.
• Use design tools for controls development and data analysis to troubleshoot problems.
• Work with cross functional hardware, software, and product validation teams as well as suppliers for development of new sensors.
• Work across multiple engineering disciplines and development teams to coordinate system definition, design, and integration.
• Responsible for individual product design alignment with multi-product architectural strategy.
• Work with product verification and validation, and/ or customers to ensure system and components perform as needed.
• Demonstrates support for company culture in their daily actions.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow established safety and ergonomic standards.
• May be called upon to perform comparable duties of a similar or related nature and/or assist in other areas as needed.
• Learning, understanding, continuously improving, and promoting the quality management system in accordance with ISO standards.
• Team player who is self-motivated and has ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leadership staff.
• Travel may be necessary, based on position