Senior Motor Control Engineer

DoorDash USA
Sunnyvale, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
DoorDash Labs is looking for a Senior Motor Control Engineer to design and test control algorithms for Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motors (PMSM) using model-based design methodology and integrate with the rest of the powertrain system of the delivery robot. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in developing and testing of controls algorithms for PMSM and 3+ years hands-on experience of building automotive, aerospace, autonomous vehicles or other complex mechatronics systems.

Requirements

  • BS/MS degree in Power Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
  • 3+ years of experience in developing and testing of controls algorithms for PMSM
  • 3+ years hands-on experience of building automotive, aerospace, autonomous vehicles or other complex mechatronics systems
  • Excellent understanding of power electronics circuits for motor controls, including gate drivers and inverters
  • Proficiency in using lab instruments for debugging motor controls issues
  • Proficiency in model-based design using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow and strong understanding of fundamental parts of robotics or mechatronics systems: feedback control, sensors, actuators, embedded controllers, CAN communication
  • Working knowledge of C and auto-code generation using Embedded Coder
  • Experience using source control and build automation tools like Git, jenkins etc.
  • Nice to have: Working knowledge of C++/Python, Experience in building physical models of mechatronic systems for simulation, Experience using TI DRV8x gate driver chips, Experience in sensorless estimation algorithms

Benefits

  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Wellness benefits
  • Commuter benefits match
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Disability and basic life insurance
  • Family-forming assistance
  • Mental health program
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