Controls Engineer - Akkodis

R&D Electronics Development Engineer

Location: Niskayuna, New York, United States

Contract Type: 1 year Contract to Hire

Rate Range: $80/hour to $90/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Required

• 5+ years’ experience in the development, programing, test, and commissioning of power converter controls electronics with a primary focus in controls applied to electric machines (range of 10kw to 2MW)
• BSEE or MSEE
• Experience in the development and/or test of software intensive control systems.
• Very strong knowledge and experience of real time control and implementation in C / C++
• Strong knowledge and experience with PLECs modeling and simulation
• Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY

Desired

• In-depth knowledge of electrical machines including electromagnetic, thermal as well as mechanical technology aspects.
• US person or citizen
• Experience in Automotive Hybrid Electrical or Aerospace Systems.
• Technical creativity and business acumen
• Ability to work across all functions/levels as part of a global team.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Determine electrical machine (generators, motors, power delivery, and accessories') requirements by studying system and customer requirements.
• Proven leadership, coaching and teamwork skills

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance