Inverter Software Controls Engineer

The Role:

Software & Controls Engineer

Area of Responsibility

• Design and implement

  FOC, current control, PWM generation

  , and torque modulation algorithms for various inverter topologies.
• Integrate EM control logic into automotive-grade AUTOSAR environments, including software component definition and configuration.
• Optimize control strategies for performance, safety, efficiency, and NVH behavior across different drive modes.

• Develop embedded software in

  C/C++

  , tailored for

  Aurix TC3xx/TC4xx microcontroller platforms

  .
• Configure and manage AUTOSAR BSW/MCAL stacks, including

  RTE mappings

  , I/O drivers, and real-time scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 26262 functional safety requirements, including safety mechanism integration and fault response control.

• Collaborate with HIL and dyno teams to validate control algorithms under closed-loop simulation and bench conditions.
• Develop and refine diagnostic strategies for EM/inverter faults including overcurrent, desaturation, and thermal limit protections.
• Support calibration, debugging, and tuning of inverter controls during integration and vehicle testing.

• Interface with system engineers, functional safety teams, and Tier-1 suppliers for requirement alignment and architecture integration.
• Document control models, configuration files, and compliance evidence for internal and OEM milestone reviews.
• Participate in software quality processes including ASPICE audits and peer code reviews.

Knowledge / Experience

Essential

• Experience in EM control development for

  automotive inverter systems

  .
• Strong experience with

  Field-Oriented Control (FOC)

  ,

  current control loops

  , and motor parameter estimation techniques.
• Hands-on proficiency with

  AUTOSAR Classic

  environments and configuration tools.
• Deep understanding of

  Aurix microcontroller architecture

  , embedded development tools (e.g. Lauterbach, PLS), and memory mapping.
• Familiarity with

  ISO 26262

  , fault injection handling, and software safety lifecycle practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with

  Simulink

  ,

  TargetLink

  , or similar model-based control design workflows.
• Knowledge of motor types:

  PM synchronous

  ,

  IM

  , or

  SRM

  used in traction applications.
• Exposure to HIL systems (e.g. dSPACE, NI) and closed-loop validation workflows.
• Understanding of vehicle communication protocols:

  CAN

  ,

  LIN

  ,

  FlexRay

  ,

  UDS

  .
• Awareness of inverter diagnostics, fault codes, and calibration toolchains (INCA, CANape).