Systems engineer

Job description

Transtex develops and manufactures leading-edge aerodynamic solutions that help semi-trailer fleets significantly reduce fuel consumption and emissions. Based in Montreal and operating across North America, we have been driving more sustainable transportation for over twenty years. ### Job Summary We are looking for a Controls Systems Engineer to design and maintain the control logic for our APU systems, which provide electric HVAC and battery management for commercial vehicles without idling the engine. ### Key Responsibilities - Developing and maintaining control logic for existing and new APU products - Building and maintaining simulation models of the APU for virtual testing - Participating in defining control specifications and requirements with the multi-disciplinary team - Performing hardware-in-the-loop testing and validation on actual APU units - Generating code from Stateflow models and carrying out verification and validation - Contributing to troubleshooting of system-level issues - Evaluating component alternatives during product development - Supporting prototyping efforts with control logic integration - Calibrating control parameters based on test data - Documenting control logic, state machines, and calibration parameters - Developing and maintaining automated test benches for validation - Conducting root cause analysis on system-level failures - Optimizing control strategies for energy efficiency ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics - At least 5 years of relevant experience in control systems or embedded applications - Basic knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow - Ability to leverage AI tools to enhance and support engineering work ### Preferred Skills - Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing - Familiarity with CAN bus communication protocols - Knowledge of battery management systems or energy storage systems - Experience in automotive or commercial vehicle applications - Experience with thermal modeling - Familiarity with diagnostic trouble code standards (e.g., OBD or J1939) - Experience developing automated test benches