Lead Controls Engineer

My client is currently seeking applications for a Lead Controls Engineer located in there Galway Ireland premises. This Lead Controls Engineer will work as a member of the Systems Architecture Design & Controls Team supporting development of Products. This role will support the execution of embedded controls development projects working with hardware software validation test and system integration functions.

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Computer Science required. Other technical degrees may be considered with relevant work experience.
• At least 12 years experience in controls electronics systems or software engineering is required.
• Masters Degree in Control Theory is strongly preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Experience with model based design processes and modeling & simulation of complex systems is required.
• Understanding of control system design. Classical control knowledge required (PID control linear control digital filtering). Advanced control knowledge preferred (modern control theory model predictive control non-linear control adaptive control fuzzy logic).
• Advanced proficiency with Simulink and Stateflow is required.
• Understanding of optimization techniques is preferred.
• Experience with MAAB J-MAAB IEC 62304 standards or equivalents are preferred.
• Experience in automating processes is preferred.
• Proficiency in SVN Jenkins or Dymola beneficial.
• Knowledge in refrigeration vapor compression or thermodynamics/fluid dynamics is a plus.
• Knowledge in compressors engines or power electronics is a plus.

• Develop controller models for system level control algorithms and logic that provide superior performance enhance reliability and diagnostics.
• Execute model-in-the-loop simulations to verify control behavior and performance.
• Support system and sub-system level integration testing to ensure control system behavior meets functional and non-functional requirements. Review and analyze system test data.
• Mentor and supervise team members.
• Work with software development teams to integrate model-generated software into application software.
• Adhere to model development standards and processes.
• Collaborate with System integration teams and Product management.
• Drive project execution to achieve project milestones.
• Develop and execute team technology and process strategies.
• 10% travel anticipated.