BLDC - Motor Control Firmware Design

• This position requires detailed understanding in development of motor control algorithms and parameter calibration for motors (BLDC, IM, PM, IPM)
• Develop control, protection & parameter calibration algorithms and firmware for electric motors (BLDC, IM, PM, IPM) and 3-phase switching power converters
• Modelling and simulation for the electric motors and power converters control development.
• Experience in Model based design and tools like Matlab/ Simulink, dSPACE.
• Implement, test, and troubleshoot control firmware.
• Establish system & sub-system level control requirements from functional specifications and application needs.
• Plan and perform control algorithms and firmware development and validation on dynamometer facility, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) systems Create technical reports and presentations.
• Create in-depth documentation for architecture and software Execute development plan in Agile or Scrum methodologies Software change management, build and deployment strategies
• Initiate and lead design reviews and technical discussions including brainstorming.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies trends and apply knowledge to the development of control firmware for electric motors and power converters

Requirements :

• Experience in control of power electronics (P, PI, PID controls, FOC, DTC, PWM & different control loops)
• Designing and optimizing software components and control algorithms to achieve required efficiency targets on a longterm basis
• Experience in modelling and simulation of power electronic circuits and different types of electrical machines.
• Knowledge of digital signalling processing including continuous and discrete time signals and equations
• Knowledge in Feedback control theory, optimal controller design, observer/estimation techniques, stability analysis and linearization techniques.
• Experience in detailed analysis, feasibility studies, performance analysis and prototyping, use of different protocol analyser tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Creating and maintaining documentation for the software, including any relevant approvals and compliance requirements
• Experience in embedded software development in C, C++- Communication protocols UART, RS485, RS232, SPI, I2C, USB and LCD, Keypad, Flash etc
• Experience with DSP or microcontrollers, and standard peripheral components.
• Familiarity with Software Standards - MISRA
• BE / B.Tech. (Electronics / Power Electronics / Electronics & Communication) MS/M.Sc./M.Tech in Embedded Systems or Electronics/Communications will be preferred