Senior Control Engineer
$95,000–$140,000 year
On-siteKitchener, Ontario, Canada
Job Summary
Design, develop, and maintain Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test environments for Power Conversion Systems and inverter control validation. Build real-time simulation models including grid, battery, and protection interfaces to validate firmware, system behaviors, and grid-code compliance under normal and abnormal conditions. Execute test cases, develop automated regression suites, and integrate testing into development workflows to support continuous validation. Debug complex control issues using real-time waveforms and logs, maintain professional documentation, and support root-cause analysis for lab and field issues. Mentor junior engineers and assist in product lifecycle resolution. This role is onsite in Kitchener, ON, with a salary range of $95,000 - $140,000 plus annual bonus.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience in HIL testing, real-time simulation, or PCS/inverter validation
- Demonstrated experience validating power converters system using real-time simulators
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink, PSCAD or model-based design workflows
- Experience developing automated regression frameworks for inverter validation
- Experience supporting product development subject to IEC/UL / IEEE grid-interconnection standards
- Hands-on experience working with cross-functional firmware, controls, and hardware teams
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and technical communication skills
- Domestic and international travel ability
- Strong experience with real-time HIL simulation for power electronics or grid-connected systems
- Proficiency with HIL platforms such as OPAL-RT, Typhoon HIL, dSPACE, RTDS, or similar
- Experience building real-time models for inverters, batteries, power systems and protection systems
- Understanding of real-time execution constraints, model fidelity, and latency considerations
- Solid background of power converter, especially inverter architectures, and energy storage systems
- Experience with converter control loops, digital protection mechanisms, and system-level sequencing
- Ability to interpret control block diagrams, firmware behavior, and electrical schematics
- Familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, SPI, UART, Modbus, and proprietary interfaces
- Experience with test automation, scripting, or model-based validation workflows
- Familiarity with version control (GitHub/Bitbucket), documentation practices, and structured validation processes
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail in test development and result interpretation
- Location: Kitchener, ON (Onsite)
- Advanced degrees in Power Electronics are preferred
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