Senior Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement control algorithms for vehicle body systems including HVAC, lighting, doors, and safety systems
• Create functional requirements for vehicle behavior and define communication interfaces and protocols
• Develop, test, and validate control algorithms to improve vehicle capabilities
• Participate in DFMEA, FMEA-MSR, hazard, and risk assessments
• Create environments to design and test electronic control systems prior to vehicle integration
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, testing, and validation onsite and in the field
• Lead the development of advanced vehicle diagnostics and troubleshooting guides
• Architect and maintain control development processes including version control and automated code review
• Release software through the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system

Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Engineering
• Minimum 5 years of engineering experience, preferably in automotive or heavy-duty vehicle design
• Expertise with open and closed loop control systems for sensors, actuators, and ECUs
• Proficiency in CAN-Bus, LIN, and Ethernet communication protocols
• Experience with ladder logic controls (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens PLC), C/C++, or MATLAB Simulink
• Experience integrating controls with low and high voltage automotive hardware (DCDC converters, motors, Li-ion batteries)
• Knowledge of industry standards such as FMVSS, NHTSA, DOT, NFPA, SAE, and NEC
• Experience with BOM, documentation control, and version management

About the Company

GILLIG is the leading transit bus manufacturer in the United States, specializing in zero-emission, hybrid, and clean diesel transit buses. Based in Livermore, CA, the company has a 132-year history of providing reliable and environmentally friendly mobility solutions.