Senior Motor Controls Engineer

Canoo is looking for a senior motor controls developer with a solid background in controls and calibration of electric motors and related topics, and ideally some automotive experience. In this position, you will be developing controls algorithms and software for the traction motor drive as part of a well-rounded, experienced team at an innovative, fast-paced automotive company.

Requirements

• Design, develop, implement, and verify motor controls algorithms for electrical machines including interior permanent magnet machines (IPM), surface permanent magnet machines (SPM), and induction machines (IM)
• Specify and develop requirements related to the motor controller
• Test and verify the motor control algorithms for electrical machines on dyno and in-vehicle
• Document algorithm development steps and testing results, and integrate the documentation within the relevant tools
• Provide guidance on advanced technical topics related to motor controls
• Develop and/or improve validation plans for the evaluation of the traction motor controls software
• Provide feedback and assistance to other systems requiring motor controls support like machine prototype development, powertrain controls development, or traction inverter development
• Interact with vendors, suppliers, and customers as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Equity Compensation
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy