Engineer Power Conversion Controls Electrification

To direct and participate in the concept and design of controls systems for electrification and advanced power solutions and in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, serviceability at the most affordable cost. Controls Engineer with experience developing and testing control software that interfaces closely with Invertors, Converters and Chargers. The role will be responsible for Controls development for electrification and advanced power solutions working with global team. A strong understanding of Power electronics and systems controls is required.

Responsibilities:-

• This role will be directly involved in the product development engineering and associated components.
• Determining detailed functional requirements for power conversion systems (inverters, converters and chargers), reviewing the technical documentation to determine compliance with requirements and evaluate technical characteristics
• Developing and Testing control system algorithms for power conversion systems (inverters, converters and chargers) and provide guidance to the software team on controls integration into Advanced Power Products
• Develop tests, standardized test procedures, and perform product testing, including involvement in hands on Hardware-In-Loop lab testing during evaluations of prototype systems
• Analyse operational and test data to troubleshoot and resolve system problems
• Work with field engineers for rapid solutions to problems as they arise
• Write technical specifications for equipment procurement and/or technical annexes to contract documents
• Collect and provide the required documentation for internal stakeholders to allow for standardized deployment of power conversion systems (inverters, converters and chargers).
• Knowledge of the NPI process.

Basic Qualifications:-

• Candidates with experience in Controls systems design ,  development and Validation of Advanced power system technology like fuel cell power sources, energy storage systems, hydrogen fuel cells, hybrids, electric vehicles (EV), etc and functional validation testing
• Knowledge of Invertors/Chargers or similar Electrical Component product Controls – design, development, Validation and testing.
• Experience in electrical product and software testing.
• Working knowledge of Matlab SW, HiL-OPAL benches

Desired Qualifications:-

• Advanced knowledge of Controls development of Inverters, Chargers controls with a focus on strategies development for various product operations scenarios
• Advanced knowledge of Matlab / Simulink with a focus on automation of simulation and code-generation for embedded platforms
• Working knowledge of Power Electronics design and simulation, focussing on different converter topologies, thermal simulations, etc
• Advanced knowledge of the model-based software development, MIL/SIL/HIL based validation, and embedded software development

Top Candidates Will Also Have:-

• Strong project management skills – Developing, maintaining and executing to a project management plan. Ability to develop & leverage a global network of engineering resources.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Self-starter with strong project management skills
• Enjoys working in a fast paced, technically challenging environment
• Willingness to travel domestic/international up to 10% when job role requires

Location:-

• Bangalore, India.

Company Overview:-

Since 1925, Caterpillar Inc. has been helping our customers build a better world – making sustainable progress possible and driving positive change on every continent.
With 2020 sales and revenues of $41.7 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.
We do business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries, and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment.