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Powertrain Controls Engineer

Job Type
Contract
Location
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Salary
US$52 - US$55 per hour
Job Ref
BBBH2315179_1753107459
Date Added
July 21st, 2025

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Powertrain Controls Engineer. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with leading company, we want to talk with you!
Hourly pay range $ 52-55
Job Responsibilities

  • The Subject Matter Expert in Controls Development Triage plays a critical role within the Engine Control Product Release Center (PRC).
  • This expert works with the Controls Center of Excellence (COE) Manger, Controls Developers, Calibration, Advanced and Production Requirements teams to ensure all requirements are delivered by the Controls COE team function with the highest quality to meet program functional objectives.
  • This role provides technical leadership to the PRC controls developers in the proper implementation of the requirements, including controls assessments and prototype design.
  • The expert leads training in all aspects of engine control development.
  • The Subject matter expert is the key participate in issue investigations and resolution planning.
  • Read high level requirements related to the intended vehicle-level behavior
  • Design the appropriate control algorithm that fulfills the functional objectives
  • Implementation of the control algorithm in Matlab-Simulink, C, etc.
  • Provide best-guess calibration dataset
  • Pre-verification of the implementation, check of the requirements compliance, through Model In The Loop (MIL) testing;
  • Pre-verification of the generated code, through Software in the Loop (SIL) testing or specific tools able to monitor the consumption of software resources (e.g. VRAM, throughput)
  • Generation of integrated proto code builds
  • Verification of official code builds or proto code builds in the HIL lab or in the vehicle, using ETAS INCA tools;
  • Analysis and response to the tracked issues
  • Attendance to the main technical meetings, data analysis and issues resolution
  • Process documentation development
  • Calibration & Application community support.
  • Knowledge of modern and classical control principles
  • Knowledge of major vehicle systems
  • Domain knowledge in one or more of the following: Engine Design, Engine Systems Control Design, Engine Calibration, On-Board Diagnostics, functional safety
  • Embedded control development tools and processes
  • Support triage of issues, ensure correct COE and team members are assigned, assist in the root cause analysis
  • Perform Controls Assessments on COE content
  • Manage COE input to prototype software development
  • Provide Technical review and approval of Propulsion Capabilities
  • Review and approve artifacts created by other team members within the assigned COE
  • Manage special projects focused on quality of control artifacts

Job Requirements

  • A minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Computer Engineering, Computer Science from an ABET accredited school or equivalent
  • Strong level of working experience in engine control and data analysis
  • A minimum of 15+ years of experience in a related field
  • Understanding of System Requirements Engineering and Controls Design
  • Strong interpersonal communication, team/leadership skills/experience
  • Advanced degree with emphasis in mechanical engineering, Automotive engineering, Computer Engineering
  • Demonstrated working level experience in decomposing intended function into controls design documents
  • Deep experience in the creation of MATLAB, SIMULINK, and AUTOSAR Architecture
  • Critical character traits to ensure success: Action Oriented, Dealing with Ambiguity, Customer Focus, Problem Solving.

Benefits
As a Powertrain Controls Engineer with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
  • Paid time off, including holidays
  • 529 college savings program


Make the most of your experience!
Apply now!
For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

Keyword: powertrain, AUTOSAR, MATLAB, SIMULINK

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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