Engineer
Posted 17 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Engineer, Motor Control & Calibration”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- On-Site
- Contract
- Full-time
No salary listed for this role.
Field of studyElectrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelDoctorate
At Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America (MBRDNA), we are committed to delivering world-class automotive technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible. Our teams of highly skilled engineers and designers use cutting-edge software and technology, to enhance the driving experience and reduce environmental impact.
Are you passionate about shaping the future of electric mobility? Do you thrive on innovating cutting-edge e-motor control technologies that power the next generation of Mercedes-Benz electrified vehicles? We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated E-Motor Control Engineer to join our dynamic global team, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing our e-motor control systems from concept to production. Your Mission: As an E-Motor Control Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing, validating, and optimizing sophisticated e-motor control algorithms and software. You will drive innovation in our methods, tools, and processes, establishing best practices for e-motor analysis, control, and testing. Your expertise will directly contribute to delivering exceptional performance and customer satisfaction in our plug-in hybrids, other electrified vehicles, and future development programs.
Job Responsibilities:
- Innovate & Develop Algorithms: Design, develop, and refine e-motor control algorithms using model-based design tools like Simulink/Target Link, including automated code generation.
- Validate & Verify Systems: Perform rigorous algorithm verification and validation through advanced simulation, motor emulator, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and dynamometer (dyno) tests.
- Calibrate & Optimize Performance: Lead the calibration of electric motor control software to meet stringent performance, functionality, and diagnostic requirements for electrified powertrains.
- Test & Assure Quality: Support production release testing by designing, maintaining, and executing comprehensive test cases for model-based EM-Controls software, utilizing both automated scripts and manual tests on Dyno, motor emulator, and HILs. Process test data to generate insightful reports.
- Troubleshoot & Resolve Issues: Diagnose and resolve complex issues within E-drive systems, ensuring robust performance and seamless integration.
- Collaborate & Coordinate: Coordinate testing activities across different groups and provide essential support to cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, and suppliers on requirements, functionality, and issue resolution.
- Manage Requirements & Strategy: Create, maintain, and manage motor control requirements using product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, ensuring adherence to Mercedes-Benz development processes and providing key project metrics.