Senior Simulation and Controls Engineer, Power Electronic Systems

at  National Instruments

NI Leuven designs power conversion systems for automated test and measurement applications in the electric vehicle market. These systems comprise cutting edge hardware and software modules and continuously evolve to remain in lockstep with customer needs. Underlying technologies include power electronics actuators and sensors, FPGA and CPU-based real-time computing, deterministic networking, and model-based system and control design. We are a diverse, multi-disciplinary, agile team and are now looking for a senior engineer to lead our control and simulation discipline.

YOUR REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, or a related field
• Proven experience developing complex control algorithms and simulations
• Proven experience in Matlab/Simulink and Spice
• Familiarity with programming languages such as C and Python
• Experience with power electronics is an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience with finite-element simulation is a plus

WHY NI?

There are many reasons to consider joining a company. Key among them are the people, the ideas, and the technology. At NI, we believe in the power and potential of connecting the three to create a path to success.
The people : We’re looking for curious and creative problem solvers who value diversity and fresh perspectives, are bold and kind, and willing to take chances.
The ideas : What did you want to be when you grew up? Did you want to program robots? Build flying cars? Leave the world better than you found it? At NI, we build on the big ideas of big dreamers to make their visions a reality.
The technology : With our tailored, software-connected approach, we support our customers through all phases of the product development cycle. From 5G and medical innovations to autonomous driving and the future of space travel, we help our customers Engineer Ambitiously every day.
We’ve long been globally recognized as a top employer. Our compensation and benefits are very competitive, as are our modern workspaces, career development and mobility opportunities, and a culture that fosters belonging and emphasizes community giving. We encourage our teammates to challenge the status quo and collaborate with one another to build innovative solutions.
No matter your career path, we’re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster.
Are you up for the challenge of helping shape humanity for the next 100 years? If so, let’s get started, and let’s Engineer Ambitiously together.
We are changing how we work by offering more flexibility. NI has decided to take a hybrid approach (working both on- and off-site) at an aggregate level. We know that different roles have different requirements, so we’re embracing a full range of options.

• Lead simulation and control design of NI’s power electronics systems
• Design, develop, and implement power system control algorithms and simulation models (Matlab/Simulink, Spice)
• Collaborate with other team members to integrate controls with other subsystems
• Test and validate control algorithms and compare with simulation results
• Work with NI system architects, hardware teams and software teams in defining system, software, and control architectures.
• Work with NI system architects to establish and improve model-based design and simulation workflows and train others on them.