Controls Research Engineer

Insight Global • Niskayuna, NY • 4d ago

Job Description

As Control Systems Research Engineer, you will enable the Energy Transition through the development of models, advanced controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies. You will contribute to R&D programs aligned with businesses such as Renewable Energy, Gas Power, Grid Solutions, and Power Conversion as well as with U.S. Government Agencies such as the Department of Energy and the Department of Defense. The technologies developed under these programs will be matured and transitioned into business products where they drive breakthrough impact for our company, our customers, and our society. As a Control Systems Research Engineer, you will:

Work independently as well as in diverse teams to develop and apply advanced technology solutions to products and services using modeling, advanced controls, optimization, estimation, and detection technologies.

Validate performance of developed solutions through simulations and application on target systems.

Document technology and results through patent applications, technical reports, and publications.

Stay current with advances in system technologies to seek out new ideas and applications.

Work in a team environment with colleagues and partners from industry, academia, and government agencies.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

Doctorate degree in an Engineering or related field with experience in design of advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms or a Master's degree in an Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years of experience in design of advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms.

Knowledge and application of advanced controls, optimization, estimation, or detection algorithms.

Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink and C, C++, or Python.

Demonstrated experience (algorithm development and software implementation) in developing systems solutions for complex physical systems (e.g., mechanical systems, chemical plants, power systems, transportation, aviation systems).

Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and the application of those in a controls @context

Experience with real-time implementation of system solutions in a variety of hardware platforms

Experience developing controls solutions for industrial applications

Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques and the application of those in a controls @context

Experience developing cyber-security algorithms

Exposure to industrial control hardware programming and industrial control software development

Proficiency in source code management through git/github

Experience with application for government funding and project proposal writing

Experience with program management, which includes setting up schedules, milestones, technical reviews, tracking funding, etc.

Demonstrated ability to take an innovative idea from a concept to a product

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