Control Engineer

At Eleo, we aspire to be one of the world’s leading off-highway battery pack specialists. Backed by Yanmar, our battery solutions are driving our customers towards net-zero emissions. We do more than build batteries, we’re paving the way for a more sustainable future.

 

Our pioneering spirit drives us to innovate at every step, delivering the best results possible. We’re a fast-growing, young company with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration where every voice counts and every idea is valued.

Thriving at bringing together diverse minds and talents, we achieve our shared goals dynamically. Making a difference is meaningful and exciting for us, as we aim to balance personal ambition with collective achievements. Our team is equipped with the tools to help create a cleaner and electrified future.

Are you ready to join our mission to enable widespread electrification of off-highway equipment and vehicles?

 

What you will do:

You will work together with the Modelling & Control team, which include other control, battery, and thermal engineers on implementing different software features for the battery pack. This would involve basic elements of a battery pack such as State of Charge but you will also be working on thermal control, charge strategies, etc. As a team we provide the tools such that the battery can perform in ideal conditions and optimize the use by our customers. As a control engineer you can apply your knowledge of state estimation, model identification, control strategies and optimization to different applications to achieve these goals.

For the upcoming period we are planning to roll out several of these features on our new product which you will be working on in collaboration with the rest of the project team. After implementation we will collaborate with the sales engineer team to also make sure that the features will be properly used and implemented by our customers.

 

Your key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement control algorithms for battery management systems used in industrial applications like excavators, cranes, tractors, etc.
• Tackle the challenges and limitations of running control on embedded systems, such as real-time performance, memory constraints, and power management
• Collaborate closely with a young and dynamic team of electrical, mechanical, thermal, battery and software engineers, ensuring the seamless integration of control systems with battery hardware.
• Conduct system modeling, simulation, and validation to ensure accurate performance predictions and optimization, considering the constraints of embedded platforms.
• Develop and maintain real-time embedded control software that meets both performance and safety requirements.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and validating of control systems, emphasizing embedded system challenges and teamwork.
• Engage actively in team meetings and brainstorming sessions, sharing your ideas and expertise to drive innovation.
• Provide innovative ideas and concept in control engineering, embedded systems, and battery technologies, and bring fresh ideas to the team.

 

Requirements & qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in a relevant position. 
• Experience in designing and implementing control systems for battery management systems, is .
• Hands-on mentality with respect on preparing and performing design and verifications test.
• Proficiency in control system design tools and software, such as MATLAB, Simulink, etc. Experience with MATLAB Embedded coder would be preferred.
• Extensive experience with real-time embedded systems and microcontroller programming, with a deep understanding of their limitations and challenges.
• Knowledge of battery technologies, including lithium-ion batteries, state estimation techniques, and thermal management systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team to overcome challenges.
• Strong communication skills, with fluency in English (Dutch is a plus), and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience with model-based design and simulation methods that could be relevant for battery systems.
• Knowledge of CAN bus communication protocols and diagnostics, would be preferred.

 

What we offer you:

• Attractive Salary Package: We value your expertise and offer salaries that reflect your skills and experience.
• Future-Ready Pension Plan: Plan your future with confidence through our generous pension scheme.
• Company-Wide Lunches: Socialize with colleagues over daily lunches. It’s a fun and fulfilling environment, boosting working relationships and collaboration.
• Wellbeing Support: We provide personal coaching and wellbeing resources to support your lifestyle as you build your career with us.
• Hassle-Free Commuting: We ensure your journey to work is as simple as possible. Enjoy the convenience of a commuting allowance or an OV Business Card.
• Flexible Working Hours: Embrace the freedom to shape your workday with flexible hours and the option to work from home twice a week. We trust you to balance your time effectively.
• Generous Time Off: Recharge with 35 holiday days per year, including a company closure during Christmas and New Year’s Eve, plus national holidays.

Interested?

If this role resonates, we want to hear from you. Your skills could be the perfect fit for our innovative team at Eleo.

Please apply directly on this page with your CV and cover letter and we look forward to receiving your application.