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# Software Engineer 2 (Controls)

- **Company:** Strattec Security Corp.
- **Location:** Auburn Hills, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Literacy, Programming Tools, DSpace, Hardware Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Simulink, Stateflow, Model-Driven Development
- **Published:** May 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=f038641e5f4905f5

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Technical documentation?, To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions., * BSEE or CE is required. Other engineering degrees may be acceptable if the candidate has a demonstrated proficiency in embedded control system development

 * Experience with Closed loop Control Systems development using Matlab Simulink/Stateflow and dSPACE Controldesk
 * Data Acquisition and Calibration experience using tools like ATI, ETAS/INCA
 * Experience with vehicle embedded control systems preferred
 * Experience in electronics hardware development perferred
 * 3 years of industry experience preferred
 * Proficiency in MS Office tools is essential

LANGUAGE SKILLS

 * Good oral and written English language skills.
 * Strong technical writing skills.
 * Ability to effectively represent information and respond to questions in a meeting environment.

PROBLEM SOLVING

The candidate is a self-starter and possesses strong analytical capability. In addition, the candidate should possess excellent problem solving skills as evidenced by adherence to disciplined problem solving methods.

DEVELOPMENT TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTATION

Strong personal computer proficiency. Experience with Matlab Simulink/Stateflow, dSPACE Controldesk and data acquisition/calibration tools such as ATI or ETAS/INCA.

EMBEDDED SYSTEMS DESIGN

Knowledge and experience in control system design, C programming language, systems engineering and electronics/computer engineering concepts preferred.

## Description

The Control Systems Engineer will be responsible for design, development, integration and calibration of Strattec's power door controls for automotive applications. The work will require the development of strong technical skills, closure software domain know-how and technical leadership growth. In addition, the candidate will support miscellaneous electronics hardware tasks with our customers and Tier 2 suppliers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 * Learn about closure system and the engineering tools required to develop embedded controls
 * Work with customers to develop and document engineering requirements
 * Troubleshoot and help resolve system issues during development
 * Use software instrumentation tools to acquire data to drive design decisions, calibration decisions and problem solving
 * Learn and use Model Based Design to develop, test and execute system controls
 * Support customer system bench and vehicle integration build and testing
 * Develop and tune system calibrations on system fixtures and vehicles


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