Controls Engineer 2 (CPT/OPT/EADs/GC/USC)
Purple Hires Inc
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About this role
Job Title: Controls Engineer 2
Location: Mossville, IL Onsite
Duration: Permanent (Full-Time)
Schedule: First Shift | 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
Travel: 0 25% Domestic
Job Summary
We are looking for a Controls Engineer 2 to support system-level validation for a Modular Power Conversion System (MPCS). The role focuses on validation planning, software and controls testing, HIL testing, troubleshooting, and supporting new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain system validation plans aligned with project milestones.
• Define validation scope, test strategies, and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate laboratory, HIL, endurance, integration, and field validation activities.
• Validate software releases, firmware updates, network communications, HMI functionality, and control algorithms.
• Support system integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause investigations.
• Track validation progress and ensure testing is completed on schedule.
• Collaborate with software, controls, electrical, telematics, cybersecurity, quality, and product support teams.
• Communicate validation status, risks, issues, and recommendations.
• Support NPI and sustaining engineering projects.
• Help drive issue resolution and successful product releases.
Required Qualifications
• 2 4 years of engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in:
• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Related technical discipline
• Internships may be considered as relevant experience.
• Electrical engineering background.
• Experience with Vector CANape and CANalyzer.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Skills
• HIL testing experience.
• System integration and validation experience.
• Experience with controls, communications, HMI, or power systems.
• Project planning and prioritization.
• Clear technical communication.
• Experience working in an NPI environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
Top 3 Skills
• Electrical Engineering Background
• Vector CANape / CANalyzer
• MATLAB / Simulink
Ideal Candidate
An Electrical, Computer, Systems, or Mechanical Engineer with 2 4 years of experience and hands-on exposure to Vector tools and MATLAB/Simulink. The candidate should have strong troubleshooting and validation skills and be comfortable working with multiple engineering teams.
Work Environment
• Onsite, full-time
• Mossville, IL
• First shift: 8:00 AM 4:00 PM
• 0 25% domestic travel
• Collaborative and hands-on environment involving system integration, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and validation.
Interview Process
• 1 round
• Virtual/Phone
• Panel interview
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