Technical Manager - ePropulsion and Vehicle Control Job at American Axle & Manufacturing, Detroit, MI

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  • American Axle & Manufacturing
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

At AAM, the POWER is in our people. We believe that an equitable and inclusive workplace benefits everyone, and that the diversity of our Associates drives creativity and innovation. Our global team is made of dreamers, doers and innovators who are Delivering POWER for a safer, brighter and more sustainable tomorrow.

Job Posting Title

Technical Manager - ePropulsion and Vehicle Control

Job Description Summary

AAM is searching for a Technical Manager - ePropulsion and Vehicle Control to join our team. This position will be based out of our Advanced Technical Development Center, located in Detroit, MI.


Join the rapidly growing team of motivated software controls engineers developing vehicle and device level controls for driveline systems in an ASPICE compliant environment. Projects are highly complex and original, requiring strategic direction, cross-disciplinary integration, and ingenuity of approach.

Job Description

If you meet most of the criteria and believe your experience can contribute to AAM, we encourage you to apply. You don't need to possess experience in every single duty listed below—we know great talent comes in many forms!

  • Control software development and algorithm modeling in MATLAB/Simulink, and embedded C environment.

  • Develop advanced motor controls algorithms for both actuation systems and primary drive E-Machines.

  • Support the development of Inverter and E-Machines - investigating and improving NVH, efficiency and performance related issues.

  • Implementing functional safety requirements in Motor control software.

  • Support the E-Motor system testing and performance characteristics mapping in dyno or test bed.

  • Responsible for motor control software run time efficiency and software reliability.

  • Develop and maintain software requirements, testing requirements compliant to ASPICE standards.

  • Collaborate with electronics and software teams to align hardware and low-level software with control requirements.

  • Using Development ECU tools for rapid application software prototyping and integration testing.

  • Responsible for application software architecture design and compliant to Autosar architecture standard.

  • Establish software testing environment including MIL, HIL and in vehicle testing.

  • Support software integration with target ECU.

  • Develop the software algorithm for vehicle dynamics control through torque split strategy, utilize tools such as CARSim, Carmaker or Simcape to evaluate/validate vehicle control algorithm performance.

  • Lead the calibration development and validation of control algorithms and diagnostics to meet vehicle performance and customer requirements.

  • Serve as the technical lead for control systems on assigned programs and act as AAM’s global expert in vehicle dynamics or device controls.

  • Demonstrated expertise in control systems theory and real-world application.

  • All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 10+ years of experience in automotive control system or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience in automotive control systems.

  • 5+ years of experience in developing controls algorithms and Autocode Generation in Matlab/Simulink environment.

  • 5 + years of experience in communication tools such as CANape and CANoe.

  • Proficiency in IM, PMSM, BLDC motors controls and algorithms.

  • Project Experience in vehicle dynamics control software development, calibration and acceptance testing.

About AAM:

As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.

Why Join #TeamAAM:

As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.

AAM will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. AAM will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail TalentAcquisition@aam.com. AAM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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