Systems engineer

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. \n 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 \n Transtex is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

The Controls Systems Engineer will design and maintain control logic for APU products, including simulation, virtual testing, and hardware-in-the-loop validation. They will also optimize energy efficiency, troubleshoot system-level issues, and develop automated test benches.

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics. At least 5 years of relevant experience in control systems or embedded applications is required, along with proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow.

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• Control systems
• Embedded applications
• MATLAB
• Simulink
• Stateflow
• Hardware-in-the-loop testing
• CAN bus
• Battery management systems
• Energy storage systems
• Thermal modeling
• OBD
• J1939
• Automated test benches
• Control logic
• Energy efficiency
• Root cause analysis
• Thermal Modeling
• Energy Storage Systems
• HVAC
• Electrical Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Test Automation
• Battery Management
• Calibration
• Controller Area Network (CAN bus)
• Communications Protocols
• Control Systems
• On-Board Diagnostics
• SAE J1939 Standard
• Mechanical Engineering
• New Product Development
• Physics
• Prototyping
• Simulations
• Verification And Validation
• Test Data Generation
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Root Cause Analysis
• State Machines

• Engineering
• Technology
• Energy
• Transportation
• Manufacturing
• Systems Engineer
• Software Developers
• Computer Systems Engineers/Architects
• Computer Occupations, All Other

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week