The people joining BluWāv today will help shape the world of tomorrow, reaping the benefits of their vision and commitment for years to come. A large percentage of employees are from the engineering and technical fields, working to perfect and commercialize our hybrid gas-electric propulsion technology for a variety of transportation applications.

BluWāv Systems offers a full benefits package, 401K, vacation and holiday pay, and the opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial start-up environment as we continue building a highly qualified, technical staff dedicated to alternative propulsion solutions.  

Please send a resume and cover letter to jobs@bluwavsystems.com or send a fax to (248) 606-0601.  BluWāv Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BluWāv is currently looking for the following qualified people to join our team:

Senior Motor Controls Engineer, Electric Propulsion Systems

This position will be responsible for the development and validation of motor control algorithms in a real-time embedded environment. 

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and validate four-quadrant vector control-based motor control algorithms for brushless DC (surface mount and interior mounted permanent magnet), SR, AC induction or similar electric machines.
• Utilize established motor dynamometers, hardware-in-the-loop, and vehicle testing to validate motor controls and motor control interfaces to vehicle controls.
• Implement control strategies using development tools and real-time controls in a rapid prototyping/commercialization environment.
• Develop algorithms to reduce vehicle-level noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH)
• Develop repeatable methods for and provide motor characteristic data such as efficiency maps, torque production, thermal predictions, etc.
• Develop and implement rigid motor optimization techniques, tools, and test and/or development procedures.
• Develop and validate sensorless position sensing algorithms.
• Validate thermal and efficiency models with Motor Design engineer
• Work with Motor Design engineer and Power Electronics Engineer, Systems Engineer and Manufacturing staff to review new designs and provide succinct input for machine design improvements.

• Master’s of Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or similar academic background, Ph. D. and/or practical experience preferred
• Strong, demonstrable experience with:
• Id x Iq-based vector control systems development
• Matlab/Simulink environment, real-time motor control systems
• C language programming with familiarization of assembly code
• TI TMS320 24xx and 28xx DSP and/or Power PC family of processors
• 3 – 5 years of automotive or related engineering, hybrid or electric drive experience, or university experience with FutureTruck, or Challenge X.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills along with the drive to function in a small, focused team environment.

Electrical Systems Engineer, Hybrid and Electric Propulsion Systems

For this position, BluWav is looking for an electrical engineer that has experience with the integration of electrical features and subsystems into a new or existing vehicle electrical architecture.

• Design electronics hardware and electrical interface documentation for electric propulsion systems
• Work with customers and key internal and external suppliers to complete the following tasks:
• Create and maintain electrical distribution system for test vehicles, simulators and testing systems
• Create or specify I/O signal conditioning electronics for customer and internal vehicles, and development and validation facilities
• Integrate connectors, sensors, switches, potentiometers, and electrically-driven thermal management components into overall vehicle architecture
• Design or specify and integrate DC/DC converters from higher voltage electrical system
• Electrically integrate engine/generator set into test facilities and vehicles
• Create or specify circuit protection (fuses) & switching architectures for 12 and higher voltage systems
• Create CAN-based or similar serial communication interfaces and specifications between electric propulsion and energy storage and customer-dictated  requirements
• Design and conduct functional and validation tests for electrical system
• Identify and mitigate major electrical system failure modes and effects
• Write and specify interface control documentation with and for customer
• Work with Control Systems engineers to implement real-time control systems using electrical and electronic designs and with modeling staff to develop vehicle-level efficiency models
• Participate in vehicle drives and demonstrations

• BSEE required, MSEE desired
• 3-5 years of automotive engineering and production release experience required
• Hybrid or electric vehicle and/or vehicle dynamics systems experience desired
• Experience in volume production of embedded control systems is desired
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink environment and CAN tools such as Vector CANTech is required
• Implementation of real-time embedded control systems and electronic hardware is desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills

Electrical Systems Technician

This position is responsible for the implementation of electrical and electronic system related deliverables, complete vehicle builds, and perform component testing using internal custom and external generic dynamometer facilities.

Mechanical Engineer

• Perform packaging studies of new propulsion system into vehicles.
• Perform some structural analysis of components ensuring design is robust for application.
• Develop detailed CAD drawings of components to a level that they can be manufactured.
• Design vehicle modifications to fit systems or Lead the design, analysis and test of electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems, following disciplines outlined in Product Development Process (DFMEA, etc.)
• Specify and select mechanical systems: Suspension components, brake systems, cooling systems, gear boxes, etc. 
• Lead CAD Designers, other engineers, technicians, and other support staff to produce optimized systems.
• Conduct mechanical design analysis and perform engineering calculations to assure that product specifications and requirements are met by new product design concepts. Specify component and system level requirements as appropriate to ensure propulsion system design specifications are met
• Utilize 3-D layout tools to describe the mechanical design, understand package and weight constraints, and to plan the mechanical integration of the design into the propulsion system of the vehicle
• Evaluate suppliers and their products in order to optimize the performance and business value of the design when specifying components for a design concept. Coordinate the engineering logistics of hardware for the design assembly
• Prepare internal standards, specifications and test procedures for product acceptance
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives for continuous product improvement
• Manage the prototype build and vehicle integration of the design concept.
• Resolve mechanical and system issues and lead any troubleshooting efforts related to mechanical integration and in-vehicle system development and tuning
• Plan and execute the component design verification plan for all mechanical aspects of the product design. Utilize Design of Experiments or other tools to optimize system performance. Analyze test results to innovate additional design improvements. Participate in or lead system level design validation
• Work closely with other team members to complete the development of the overall system design. Serve in a leadership role on complex projects or on multiple projects of moderate complexity
• Support motor design efforts with mechanical expertise.
• Support cooling system modeling, design, and implementation

 Qualifications:

• M.S. / Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent strongly desired
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering required: shaft design, gear design/specification, bearing specification, etc.
• Experience in one or more of the following automotive systems required: suspension, brakes, transmission, engine, driveline, cooling systems
• Detailed knowledge of mechanical technology and strong mechanical design analysis experience and skills required: Some FEA capability desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills required
• Experience with 3D CAD program required, SolidWorks experience desired
• Volume production experience desired, preferably automotive or Tier 1 
• Experience in taking a design from concept to prototype desired
• Manufacturing experience desired
• Experience in system and component testing desired
• Experience in vehicle dynamics a plus
• Experience in electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles a plus
• Electric motor design experience a plus
• Vehicle system controls experience a plus

Vehicle Modeling Engineer

This position will be responsible for accurately modeling current and new system designs within Matlab’s software packages to quickly perform product and system specifications. Experience with automotive or aerospace system design and control theory is desired. Experience with electric drive system design and vehicle control strategy development is highly desired.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop accurate vehicle/system models within Matlab, Simulink and/or C++ environments including vehicle/system plants and vehicle/system controls.
• Quantify the performance and efficiency of systems with different configurations and/or different components.
• Identify operating scenarios in which vehicle/system performance may be unique as compared to other technologies.
• Develop trade-off tools to aid in design selection and recommend new design avenues or modifications based on simulation results.
• Write detailed and accurate reports detailing results and design recommendations for studied vehicles, architectures, systems, and/or components.
• Continuously improve modeling efforts and devise tools and processes to correlate modeling with actual results.
• Draft system design specifications for electric drive and energy storage systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• More than 3 years of relevant system modeling.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink and C++.
• Control strategy development experience highly desired.
• Hybrid or electric vehicle system experience desired.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills.
• Strong computer skills and writing abilities.

Mechanical (CAD) Designer

The position will be responsible for the design and packaging of integrated electric machine-based propulsion systems and related components.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and package of electric machines and related components, test fixtures, and development equipment as well as electronics and energy storage systems
• Generate system, subsystem, and component geometry / package space through the use of legacy and detail drawings
• Create detailed drawings of systems and components for prototype and production manufacturing
• Apply BluWāv Systems drafting standards, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, design guidelines, and release system to designs
• Read/interpret blueprints and design for assembly, manufacturing, and service
• Convert incoming data or outgoing data from/to a variety of different formats as specified by customer and vendor CAD systems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Years of CAD and Design Experience: 3 years
• Preferred Education Level: BS, BET
• Desired Degree: Computer Graphics, Mechanical, Engineering Technology
• Experience Required: 3D modeling, 2D drawing, GD&T, Reverse Engineering, modern CAD practices 
• Strong computer skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with SolidWorks highly desired 
• Understanding of chassis components, subsystem, system functions and how they are tested, manufactured, assembled, and serviced is highly desired
• Experience in vehicle component packaging desired

Software Engineer - Hybrid and Electric Propulsion and Energy Storage Systems

For this position, BluWav is looking for an engineer that has expertise in software design, implementation of operating systems, and is demonstrably familiar with software release and version control systems. This is a hands-on position that requires a great amount of customer and peer interaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Development and implementation of “C” and/or Simulink-based algorithms and controls for customer and internal applications up to and including:
• HMI interface to vehicle, displays, and external systems
• Powertrain-related functions such as torque control and management
• Safety-related functions such as diagnostics, prognostics, and fault code generation
• Vehicle dynamics functions such as 4 wheel slip regulation and traction control
• Battery electric and series hybrid vehicle controls
• Integration of “C” code for use in standalone modules or integrated as an “S” Function in overall Simulink software
• Recommendation and implementation of software version control and release process and systems
• Research, recommend, and Implement software operating systems on in-house embedded controllers
• Unit test and validation of overall software solution in response to System Requirement Documentation
• Assist in the development of specifications and engineering requirements pertaining to software design and deliveries

Qualifications:

• BSEE required, MSEE desired
• 3+ years of automotive software engineering and production release experience required, electronic chassis or powertrain systems required
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink autocode generation environment required
• Experience with CAN tools such as Vector CANalyzer is required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Freescale Power PC and/or TI TMS320 family processors required
• Hybrid or electric vehicle systems experience desired, knowledge required
• Experience in volume production of embedded control systems is desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Mechanical Engineer -- Thermal Systems/FEA

The position will be responsible for the design and analysis of cooling systems and components, rotating mechanisms (e.g. motors, gear boxes, etc.), and structural systems and components.  For this position, BluWāv is looking for a highly-technical individual with a solid background in thermal analysis and engineering and experience in structural analysis and component design.  A highly-motivated candidate that brings experiences in vehicle systems and components that directly or indirectly relate to vehicle propulsion systems, (e.g. engine cooling systems, suspension systems, transmissions, etc.) is desired.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyze heat generation of motors and power electronics and design and/or specify cooling systems to optimize the functionality of these components
• Perform Thermal, Shock, Vibration, Fatigue, and Noise analyses for linear and nonlinear materials, assemblies, and interfaces for rotating mechanisms and structural components 
• Design, analysis and test of electric and hybrid-electric propulsion and energy storage systems
• Conduct detailed finite element analysis of complex components and assemblies for multiple applications
• Prepare internal standards, specifications, analysis procedures, and test procedures
• Develop and evaluate design alternatives for continuous product improvement
• Work with Mechanical, Control and Electromagnetic Engineers
• Assist with CAD modeling, part design and manufacture, prototype builds, and vehicle integration as required
• Plan and execute the component design verification plan for all mechanical aspects of the product design, participate in or lead system level design validation. 
• Utilize Design of Experiments or other tools to optimize system performance. 
• Analyze test results to innovate additional design improvements. 
• Support motor design efforts with mechanical expertise.

• M.S. / Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Thermal Finite Element Analysis (FEA) required.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in the design and analysis of thermal systems required
• Minimum of 3 years of structural FEA required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Experience in system and component design, from concept through prototype strongly desired.
• Experience in FEA and design of rotating mechanisms and structural systems strongly desired
• Experience in automotive systems desired: suspension, brakes, transmission, engine, driveline
• Strong knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and testing desired
• Volume production experience desired, preferably automotive or Tier 1 
• Experience in vehicle dynamics, electric and hybrid vehicles, and/or motor design a plus

Power Electronics Engineer

This position will be responsible for the design, development, and validation of power electronic devices up to 5kW including high voltage charging systems, DC/DC power conversion, and DC to AC power conversion.  For this position, BluWav is looking for an electrical engineer that has experience with designing, simulating, and building power conversion devices.  You will work with a team of highly skilled engineers and assist BluWav Systems with their continued growth.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Develop ground up power electronics and energy conversion devices.
• Simulate and test designs utilizing PC software to prove that the design will meet the system objectives.
• Create schematics in OrCAD and develop system level BOM’s for the designs.
• Assist in component sourcing and selection.
• Develop FMEA on designs and concepts to provide more reliable designs.
• Work with suppliers to arrange electrical testing, EMC/EMI testing, and environmental testing.
• Experience with DSP’s or microcontrollers used to control power electronics systems, and with the software required to operate them (auto code, or C/C++)
• Experience with debugging microcontroller software and associated tool chain.
• Perform module level testing and confirm the module operates to required specification
• Assist with gathering customer technical requirements
• Perform in vehicle testing and assist with vehicle assembly
• Utilize electrical tools for testing and recording (multi-meters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, network analyzers, etc.)
• Assist in the mechanical design and packaging of the designed electronics.

Qualifications:

• BS/MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering
• Ability to work in a team environment and utilize others in the organization to deliver quality designs
• Ability to analyze data and determine trends and look for failure points
• Minimum 3 years previous design experience in high voltage DC/DC designs
• Experience with mechanical assemblies, and an understand of mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical devices
• Experience with automotive and military requirements and design preferred

Sr. Electromagnetic Engineer

The main responsibilities for this position include the design and development of electric motor drives and their applications.  Will be required to model (both analytical and numerical) and simulate electromagnetic and mechanical components and systems by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Researches and analyzes data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
• Magnetic and Electromagnetic Design, Magnetic Circuit Design using hard (permanent) and soft magnetic materials.
• 2D and 3D Finite Element modeling and analysis of characteristics of magnetic materials, various design & analysis techniques of electric motors.
• Develop fast and accurate design and analysis programs.
• Analyze and recommend cooling requirements.
• Investigate the trade-offs between various motor topologies and recommend solutions most suitable for applications.  Options include inverted vs. non-inverted, ac-induction vs BDLC vs axial flux vs switched reluctance machines.  
• Analysis and modeling of specific transportation applications for various electric motors.
• Create and develop new motor design improvements for increased efficiency, reduced weight and package, lower cost, etc.
• Plans and directs engineering personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and development of methods and procedures for testing products or systems.
• Directs and coordinates fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications.
• Coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair activities to obtain optimum utilization of machines and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering and minimum of 3 years experience in motor design
• Experience with Automotive suspension, power train and thermal design.   Related fields may include sensor and instrument design, electrical and electronic design, instrumentation and related R&D fields, computer model simulations and evaluations, finite element analysis, laboratory experimentation and testing, and production/manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Software proficiency with ANSYS coupled field analysis, ANSOFT, and Solidworks 

Sr. Vehicle Dynamics Engineer

BluWāv is seeking a senior vehicle dynamics engineer to develop and integrate algorithms for vehicles equipped with multiple motor electric drive systems.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead instrumentation and data acquisition integration of test vehicles
• Support vehicle level modeling and simulation
• Lead expert evaluation and objective measurement of multi-motor electric drive systems.
• Drive and acquire test data on varied surfaces and driving conditions
• Organize and interpret data to set functional vehicle targets. 
• Lead the development of vehicle dynamic attribute targets
• Develop and communicate technical reports resulting from vehicle testing
• Develop and integrate algorithms that optimize vehicle acceleration, braking, and ride stability of the vehicle.
• For multiple motor systems
• Develop, implement, and validate slip algorithms to mitigate wheel lock under regenerative braking and wheel spin under motoring.
• Develop, implement, and validate yaw stability algorithms using differential torque generation of multiple wheel-motor based systems

Qualifications:

• BSEE/ME required, MSEE/ME+ desired
• 5 years of demonstrated development and commercialization of algorithms related to ABS Traction Contol, and Stability Control
• Thorough knowledge of chassis systems (driveline, steering, suspension, braking) and understanding of functional performance and trade-offs required
• Algorithm design and implementation experience in Simulink required.
• Experience with CAN networking tools such as Vector CANalyzer and related suite is required
• Powertrain torque management or related experience strongly desired
• Licensed driver at local major OE proving grounds desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Product Manager - Marine Systems

BluWāv is seeking a product manager to lead all aspects of internal engineering and external customer relations for our marine electric drive applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Build marine propulsion business in support of revenue and profitability objectives
• Direct customer interface for all commercial and technical requirements
• Develop and maintain full system BOM, cost targets, and profitability models
• Report on product progress and profitability to General Manager
• Interface with engineering to ensure customer and internal technical requirements are integrated into customer deliverables
• Interface with testing activities to ensure product reliability and exceed warranty objectives
• Suggest diagnostic methods, algorithms, and tools to be made available to customers for service upgrades and repair
• Manage production planning and methods as well as production order to delivery
• Develop and distribute test reports in support of OE-level engineering sign off activities
• Some travel required to US and international customer locations

Qualifications:

• Technical degree required with MBA or equivalent required
• 5+ years of demonstrated Product Management required
• Professional or significant personal marine industry experience, specifically ocean going sailing vessels, strongly desired
• Experience with high voltage electric drive and related components desired
• Familiar with automotive OE PPAP processes, procedures, and reporting methods
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Senior Electronics Hardware Design Engineer

BluWāv is seeking an electronics hardware design engineer to lead the design, development, and fabrication of low voltage mixed digital and analog circuitry for our overall electric propulsion system inverter technology.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, development, and implementation of automotive grade electronics hardware consisting of mixed small signal digital and analog circuits and integration of DSP and other microcontrollers.
• Conversion of customer requirements and system requirement documentation into electronic hardware implementations.
• Select and integrate controller connectors and board to board interfaces
• Design circuits that meet typical automotive EMC / RFI requirements for electronic modules
• Participate in the development and implementation of DV test sequences and testing
• Track component BOM and releases
• Lead design reviews of proposed electronics designs
• Design of small signal electronics, and filter design for automotive applications.
• Lead team meeting for the scheduling and reporting of tests and tracking of all electronics hardware design assignments

Qualifications:

• BSEE required, MSEE desired
• 5+ years of demonstrated powertrain or related control module design and commercialization for automotive applications required
• Experience with ORCAD software suite required.
• Experience with CAN networking tools such as Vector CANalyzer and related suite is desired
• Familiarity with BLDC motor controllers highly desired
• Familiarity with OE-level diagnostics and production test tool interfaces desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Senior Reliability Engineer

BluWāv is seeking a senior reliability engineer to lead the development, implementation, and reporting of design validation tests and procedures for existing and future electric drive components and system products

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the development of component and system design validation tests, procedures, and sequences
• Determine internal or external test capabilities and develop quotations for vendor testing
• Implement, monitor, and report on test results from internal and external test facilities
• Advise/Lead 3rd Party component and system (EMC, Environmental)
• Develop FMEAs and DVPs for all electrical components for high voltage electric drive system
• Suggest diagnostic methods and algorithms
• Develop and distribute test reports in support of OE-level engineering sign off activities

Qualifications:

• BSEE/ME required MSEE/ME is preferred.
• 5+ years of demonstrated automotive electronic controlled systems test and test development experience required, electric drive component or system test experience desired
• Experience with Automotive EMC and Environmental electronic component requirements
• Working experience with Data Acquisition tools and techniques required
• Experience with high voltage electric drive and related components desired
• Experience with CAN networking and software development tools such as Vector CANalyzer and related suite desired
• Familiar with automotive OE PPAP processes, procedures, and reporting methods
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Sensor and Actuator Engineer

BluWāv is seeking an engineer to lead the mechanical, electrical, and electronic integration of advanced sensors into existing and future product lines.

Responsibilities include:

• Define sensor and actuator requirements for motor and vehicle control systems and components such as:
• Motor position sensors (resolvers, encoders, etc.)
• Parking pawl actuators
• Accelerometers
• Yaw rate sensors
• High voltage and current sensors
• Temperature sensors
• Develop vendor relationships and choose technologies best suited for product implementation
• Analyze and integrate supplier sensors into overall electric propulsion system
• Participate in the integration and represent BluWāv interests with supplied components that include sensing devices
• Work with BluWāv mechanical, electrical, and control systems engineering teams to define requirements and integrate sensor into propulsion system products
• Participate in the development and implementation of system level DV test sequences and testing
• Lead design reviews and rollout of proposed sensors
• Lead team meeting for the scheduling and reporting of tests and tracking of all software design assignments

Qualifications:

• BSEE/ME required, MSEE/ME desired
• 5+ years of demonstrated automotive sensor integration and commercialization for automotive applications required
• Working knowledge of motor position sensors required
• Experience with CAN networking and software development tools such as Vector CANalyzer and related suite desired
• OE experience with powertrain sensors and production electrical systems desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Power Electronics Engineer - Hybrid and Electric Drives

BluWāv is seeking a Power Electronics Engineer for the development of HEV and EV Drives and related components. This position will be responsible for delivering high power buck/boost electronics and controls.  This is a hands-on position that requires a great amount of customer and peer interaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, development, and customer implementation of core high power air or liquid-cooled electronics including:
• BLDC (IPMSM) Motor/Generator drives (25 – 160 kW)
• DC to DC converters (2-5 kW, 320Vdc+ to 28 or 14v)
• Bi-Directional Buck Boost Converters (40kW+)
• True sine wave inverters for stationary power generation applications
• Development and implementation of “C” and/or Simulink-based algorithms for software and controls on TI TMS320 or related microcontroller
• Integration of safety-related functions such as diagnostics, prognostics, and fault code generation
• CAN-based communication control methods for power electronic solutions
• Recommendation and implementation of key component suppliers for IGBTs or IGBT modules, transformers, bus bars, current sensors, gate drive components, etc.
• Support of BOM and pricing models and development of production quotations and responses to quotations
• Support motor/generator design process and engineers
• Support overall vehicle integration and application development
• Interact with customers to solidify requirements and assist in product integration

Qualifications:

• BSEE required, MSEE or PhD. desired
• TI TMS320 family processor knowledge required
• 3+ years of design and/or manufacturing experience required
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink required, autocode generation desired
• Experience with CAN tools such as Vector CANalyzer is desired
• Familiarity with motor design concepts highly desired
• Hybrid or electric vehicle systems experience desired, knowledge required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Senior Software Systems Engineer

BluWāv is seeking a senior software systems engineer to lead the integration of electric propulsion algorithms into overall software architecture.

Responsibilities include:

• Merge vehicle and motor control algorithms written by co-located team members
• Design, development and maintenance of software operating system for TMS320 family processor
• Integration and validation of algorithms developed in a Simulink environment into a commercialized automotive production software application
• Software incorporation of:
• Communications Drivers (CAN, CCP, TTP, etc.)
• FNOS Cert. for any Ford programs
• Matlab/Simulink upgrades
• Support:
• Software Version Control
• CMM Compliance
• OSEK Compliance, if applicable
• Implement customer requirements related to incorporation of Vector or related drivers, bootloaders, CAN Flash tools, and diagnostic tools
• Participate in the development and implementation of system level DV test sequences and testing
• Lead design reviews and rollout of proposed software processes and tools
• Lead team meeting for the scheduling and reporting of tests and tracking of all software design assignments

Qualifications:

• BSEE/CS required, MSEE/CS desired
• 5+ of demonstrated automotive software design and commercialization for automotive applications required
• Working knowledge of compilers, C programming required
• Experience with CAN networking and software development tools such as Vector CANalyzer and related suite required
• OE experience with powertrain development tools and production control modules desired
• Experience with TI TMS320 processor highly desired.
• Familiarity with BLDC motor controllers highly desired
• Familiarity with OE-level diagnostics and production test tool interfaces desired
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Power Electronics Integration Engineer - Hybrid and Electric Drives

BluWāv is seeking a Power Electronics Systems Engineer for the development of HEV and EV Drives at its Rochester Hills, Michigan facility. This position will be responsible for full electro-mechanical integration of a 100kW inverter (Motor Control Unit or MCU) for a battery electric vehicle program.  This is a hands-on position that requires a great amount of peer interaction.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead design, development, and customer implementation of core high power liquid-cooled electronics for a BLDC (IPMSM) Motor/Generator drives (25 – 160 kW)
• Lead vendor selection process for and integration of MCU components including but not limited to:
• IGBT module
• Bus bars
• Capacitors
• Connectors
• Printed circuit board(s)
• Electrical distribution
• Lead interface to internal design sources
• Lead BOM and pricing model development and development of production quotations and responses to quotations
• Lead the release process for all end items and components
• Lead internal and external design reviews
• Participate in:
• MCU lab and dynamometer testing
• CAN-based communication control methods for power electronic solutions
• Recommendation and implementation of key component suppliers for IGBTs or IGBT modules, transformers, bus bars, current sensors, gate drive components, etc.
• DV planning and execution of overall MCU
• Support overall vehicle integration and application development
• Interact with customers to solidify requirements and assist in product integration

Qualifications:

• BSEE required, MSEE or PhD. desired
• Commercialization of high power electronics required, automotive release desired
• 5+ years of design and/or manufacturing experience required
• Experience with CAN tools such as Vector CANalyzer is required
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and autocode generation desired
• Familiarity with motor design concepts highly desired
• Hybrid or electric vehicle systems experience desired, knowledge required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

Dynamometer Test Engineer

BluWāv is seeking a test engineer to develop and maintain our motor development laboratory.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, development, and implementation of Labview and related test and development software for the following:
• Motor calibration test scripts
• Motor performance validation
• Centralized data capture and storage for multiple data acquisition sources and networks
• All GPIB, RS232, CAN, Ethernet and other networked test equipment connected to National Instruments test hardware
• All graphical user interface screens made available to development team
• Customer user interfaces developed in Lab Windows or related software
• Scheduling of all developmental and validation testing
• Delivery of test data to development engineers
• Writing test procedures and documenting test reports
• Lead team meeting for the scheduling and reporting of tests and tracking of all dynamometer-related assignments

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Engineering required, BSEE desired
• 5+ continuous and recent years of Labview development experience required; use of Labview 7.1+ desired
• Demonstrated expert in the development and maintenance of NI test hardware and Labview software
• Experience with CAN networking tools such as Vector CANalyzer is desired
• Familiarity with motor testing and 4 quadrant dynamometer operation highly desired
• Hybrid or electric vehicle systems experience desired, knowledge required
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and technical skills
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and determination are very useful in this position.

BluWāv is an equal opportunity employer committed to the growth and development of our people and our technology.