Designer, Motor Control
Role Overview
Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains.
Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and the off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world’s original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.
Dana is seeking a highly skilled Motor Controls Developer with expertise in electric motor control algorithms, calibration, and related technologies.
The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive applications and will contribute to the development of advanced traction motor drive systems as part of a dynamic, innovative team at a leading Tier-1 supplier.
Job Duties and Responsibilities Design, develop, implement, and validate motor control algorithms for electrical machines, including IPM, SPM, and IM.
Define and manage requirements for motor controller functionality.
Conduct testing and verification of motor control algorithms on dynamometers and in-vehicle environments.
Document development processes and testing results, ensuring integration with relevant tools and systems.
Provide technical guidance on advanced motor control topics.
Develop and enhance validation plans for traction motor control software.
Support related systems such as machine prototype development, powertrain controls, and traction inverter development.
Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and customers as needed.
Education and Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 2+ years post-MS in motor controls, electric drives, or electric machines.
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Job Purpose
- Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and the off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world’s original equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. Dana is seeking a highly skilled Motor Controls Developer with expertise in electric motor control algorithms, calibration, and related technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive applications and will contribute to the development of advanced traction motor drive systems as part of a dynamic, innovative team at a leading Tier-1 supplier. Job Duties and Responsibilities Design, develop, implement, and validate motor control algorithms for electrical machines, including IPM, SPM, and IM. Define and manage requirements for motor controller functionality. Conduct testing and verification of motor control algorithms on dynamometers and in-vehicle environments. Document development processes and testing results, ensuring integration with relevant tools and systems. Provide technical guidance on advanced motor control topics. Develop and enhance validation plans for traction motor control software. Support related systems such as machine prototype development, powertrain controls, and traction inverter development. Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and customers as needed. Education and Qualifications Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering 2+ years post-MS in motor controls, electric drives, or electric machines.
Skills
- Required Strong understanding of traction inverter drives and electric motors (IPM, SPM, IM). Hands-on experience with field-oriented control for PM and/or IM machines. Knowledge of current control schemes and direct torque control strategies (preferred). Proficiency in PWM techniques (sine PWM, space vector PWM); experience with discontinuous modulation and overmodulation is a plus. Familiarity with digital observer and filter design. Solid foundation in control system theory, including system modeling, simulation, and advanced control design techniques. Proficient in Matlab/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and validation. Basic knowledge of embedded C and ability to implement algorithms in compliance with automotive standards (e.g., MISRA). Experience with development stages and tools: MIL, SIL, HIL, and full system testing (dyno, vehicle). Preferred Practical knowledge of dead-time and delay compensation, voltage limits, and switching frequency variations. Familiarity with position/speed sensors (resolvers, encoders). Experience with motor control MCUs and communication interfaces (CAN, SPI, I2C). Skilled with debugging tools (CANape, CANalyzer) and troubleshooting at the system level (including gearing, powertrain controls, battery systems). Experience with IDE tools (CCS, Eclipse), version control (Git), and software release processes. Functional safety knowledge (ISO 26262) is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications
- Required Strong understanding of traction inverter drives and electric motors (IPM, SPM, IM). Hands-on experience with field-oriented control for PM and/or IM machines. Knowledge of current control schemes and direct torque control strategies (preferred). Proficiency in PWM techniques (sine PWM, space vector PWM); experience with discontinuous modulation and overmodulation is a plus. Familiarity with digital observer and filter design. Solid foundation in control system theory, including system modeling, simulation, and advanced control design techniques. Proficient in Matlab/Simulink for modeling, simulation, and validation. Basic knowledge of embedded C and ability to implement algorithms in compliance with automotive standards (e.g., MISRA). Experience with development stages and tools: MIL, SIL, HIL, and full system testing (dyno, vehicle). Preferred Practical knowledge of dead-time and delay compensation, voltage limits, and switching frequency variations. Familiarity with position/speed sensors (resolvers, encoders). Experience with motor control MCUs and communication interfaces (CAN, SPI, I2C). Skilled with debugging tools (CANape, CANalyzer) and troubleshooting at the system level (including gearing, powertrain controls, battery systems). Experience with IDE tools (CCS, Eclipse), version control (Git), and software release processes. Functional safety knowledge (ISO 26262) is a plus.
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