The Role
Design and develop control systems: capture requirements, design electronics, wiring, sensors and actuators; develop control algorithms and software; build plant models; perform data analysis, tuning, testing, and troubleshooting; document and interface with customers and team members.
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We work alongside the best and brightest to do incredibly cool things you wouldn't believe. At Roush, you're part of building the future. Are you someone that has a passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges? Do you want to work someplace where creativity and new ideas are encouraged? If so, then keep reading.
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense, and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. This position is located in Livonia, MI.
Job Summary:
The Controls Engineer II will work alongside other Electronics and Controls Engineers to develop control systems for internal Roush projects and external customers in various industries. The role will develop, modify, or create control systems through the deployment of hardware and/or software. This position is located in Livonia, MI.
As a Controls Engineer II, you will:
We fuse technology and engineering to provide product development solutions to customers in a diverse range of industries. Widely recognized for providing engineering, testing, prototype, and manufacturing services to the transportation industry, Roush also provides significant support to the aerospace, defense, and theme park industries. With over 2,400 employees in facilities throughout the United States, Europe, Asia, and South America, our unique combination of creativity and tenacity activates big ideas on a global stage. This position is located in Livonia, MI.
Job Summary:
The Controls Engineer II will work alongside other Electronics and Controls Engineers to develop control systems for internal Roush projects and external customers in various industries. The role will develop, modify, or create control systems through the deployment of hardware and/or software. This position is located in Livonia, MI.
As a Controls Engineer II, you will:
- Capture and document customer system/hardware/software requirements
- Specify, design and develop control system electronics hardware, sensors, and actuators
- Design and develop system wiring, including wiring schematics, conductor, connector and terminal selection
- Design, develop, and verify software and control algorithms to meet requirements
- Develop system plant models for control system development
- Perform data analysis and system control tuning/calibration
- Perform system testing and troubleshooting, ensuring a control system meets requirements
- Effectively interface with co-workers and customers in meetings
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science
- Must be a US citizen or US lawful permanent resident allowing for ITAR compliance
- Minimum 2 years of post-graduate working experience in controls (automotive or military vehicle level preferred)
- Experience with at least one of the following software languages: MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, C, or C++
- Ability to read, understand and create electrical schematics, and a good understanding of electrical and electronics basics
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to write concise technical reports
- Initiative to work independently and handle several assignments simultaneously
- Able to manage time to ensure projects are completed by deadline
- Ability to independently absorb new technical assignments
- Must be willing to support limited travel
- Experience in embedded systems application and its testing
- Experience with more than one of the following software languages: MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, C, C++, or Python
- Experience with PLC (Allen Bradly, Siemens, etc.) controls and industrial automation
- Experience with CANbus, Serial, and Ethernet communications
Our full-time benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, earned sick time, STD, LTD, 401K, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, paid holidays, and more.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/
Visit our website: www.roush.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoushCareers
Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.
If you share our passion for providing innovative solutions to complex challenges, we want you on our team.
Please visit our careers page and apply by clicking on this link: https://jobs.roush.com/us/en/
Visit our website: www.roush.com
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/RoushCareers
Roush is an EO employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories
If you need a reasonable accommodation for our employment application process due to disability, please contact Roush Talent Acquisition at (734) 779-7087.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science
- US citizen or US lawful permanent resident (ITAR compliance)
- Minimum 2 years post-graduate working experience in controls
- Experience with at least one of: MATLAB/Simulink, LabVIEW, C, or C++
- Ability to read, understand and create electrical schematics; solid fundamentals in electrical/electronics
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, including technical report writing
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
- Willingness to support limited travel
Roush Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Roush and has not been reviewed or approved by Roush.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as platinum-level and affordable, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, telemedicine, and wellness supports such as EAP, diabetes, and tobacco-cessation programs. Core protections like short- and long-term disability and life/AD&D are highlighted as strengths.
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Retirement Support — An employer-matched 401(k) is emphasized, with plan features such as profit-sharing elements, auto-enrollment, and loan availability that enhance accessibility. The retirement offering is characterized as competitive and a standout within the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid vacation, paid holidays, and earned sick time are provided alongside leaves for family/medical needs, pregnancy/adoption, military duty, jury duty, and bereavement. The breadth supports varied time-off needs across different life events.
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