Senior Engineer Motor Control Software

6 months ago


Oragadam, India Danfoss Full time

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following. 

• Responsible for conducting, leading and coordinating software development activities throughout the project, including key design decisions for the technology, structure and configuration of the system. 
• Participates in the design of embedded software modules or subsystems that optimize and balance the goals of the project.
• Be a member of global team in software development activities in the embedded software area for Danfoss Drives 
• Contribute ideas in a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Ability to understand requirements and translate them into suitable solution architecture.
• Help to estimate and prioritize tasks and track progress in any development methodology.

Key tasks

• Overall design, development and testing of the software modules for the Motor oriented controller.
• Ownership of technical tasks/solutions related to Motor Oriented Control software
• Engaged in new feature development and also do changes, improvements and updates to existing inverter motor control software.
• Estimation of development efforts
• Reviews of the implemented features
• Reviews of requirements and other relevant documents
• Ensure adherence to development processes & various tools

Success Criteria’s

• Completion as per planned cost, schedule and quality
• Sharing of best practices
• Continuous improvement

Important aspects, with impact on the job

• Experience in various development models
• Good Knowledge on Electronics, embedded software and micro controllers.

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

Minimum requirements to educational background

• Masters Degree or Bachelors Degree in Software Engineering or Embedded Systems or any related field

Minimum requirements to working experience 

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in embedded field. 
• At least 4 years of experience required in leading large design efforts and coordinating project teams.
• Expertise in embedded C programming and debugging tools.
• Experience in developing embedded software for various micro controllers.
• Experience in control of power electronics(PID controls, V/F, FOC, DTC, PWM different control loops)
• Experience in Digital Signal Processors covering Sample and Hold registers, Analog to Digital Converters (ADC), Analog comparators, High-Resolution Pulse Width Modulator (HRPWM) module, Event managers and QEP’s
• Knowledge of digital signaling processing including continues and discrete time signals and equations
• Proficiency with software rapid prototyping tools such as Matlab/Simulink tools and familiarity with SIL, MIL, PIL, HIL methodologies
• Experience in detailed analysis, feasibility studies, performance analysis and prototyping, use of different protocol analyzer tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases.

Essential personal characteristics

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills.

Other aspects

• General Variable frequency drive or related domain experience
• Knowledge in Control Systems.
• Experience with Software Configuration Management Tools such as ClearCase, and Change Management Tools such as ClearQuest.
• Prior experience with flux estimation methods, 3-phase power control, analytical control system theory development and analysis.
• Experience with various PWM schemes such as space vector, discontinuous, and sinusoidal modulation, including data-acquisition methods.
• Understanding of torque control techniques such as slip-based control, field oriented control, direct torque control.



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