Power Electronics Technical Consultant Steering Systems

Job Description & Skill Requirement :

Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in power electronics for steering systems, advising on inverter and motor selection, integration, and optimization

Provide technical guidance in system architecture design for commercial vehicle steering systems

Provide guidance on controls strategies for electric motors (e.g., PMSM, Induction, BLDC) used in steering applications

Guide teams on system requirements and hardware-software co-development, with emphasis on systems design as well as dynamics and performance requirements

Advice on system-level compliance with automotive functional safety standards (e.g., ISO 26262, ASIL D)

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and workshops for defining system architecture alternatives

Provide guidance on infrastructure needed for bench testing, HIL validation, and vehicle calibration and validation activities

Qualification :

Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Power Electronics, or related discipline

15+ years of experience in power electronics, with a focus on inverter and motor control systems

Proven experience in steering system applications or other safety-critical automotive domains

Strong understanding of motor control theory (FOC, torque / speed control, sensor less techniques)

Expertise in system architecture and embedded software design for real-time control systems

In-depth knowledge of functional safety standards and implementation practices

Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and diagnostic tools

Experience with simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB / Simulink, Labview, etc.)

Experience with steering actuators and electromechanical systems

Knowledge of EMI / EMC design considerations and thermal management in power electronics

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company, Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development, Projects, Requirements Analysis, Software Design, Software Implementation, Efficient Build, Release Process, and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20+ years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment, connected vehicles, Cyber security, OTA, and Advanced Safety / Body electronics.