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Controls Systems Engineering Supervisor Job in Canton, Ohio US

Controls Systems Engineering Supervisor

Hendrickson - Canton, OH

Posted: 2/8/2026 - Expires: 3/10/2026

Job ID: 293185666

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Job Description

Position Purpose:

Responsible for axle/suspension/brake control systems development of various complex electronic control modules and sensor solutions for commercial vehicles. Supervise, guide and direct a product development team with specific focus on electronic controls.

Essential Functions:


* Build, develop, and supervise a team responsible for control system strategies.
* Provides leadership and expertise in the areas of programming of ECU's (Electronic Control Units), operator interface design, system implementation, testing and validation of hardware and software systems.
* Provides continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement and elimination of waste, and effectively manages technical professionals, providing leadership, coaching, and opportunities for employees to develop.
* Develop specifications for vehicle axle/suspension/brake controls for commercial vehicles.
* Manage and provide guidance on the delivery process of integrated hardware, software & calibration for control system designs in accordance with a phase gate development process.
* Establish and maintain Electrical Control Engineering standards, procedures, performance levels and documentation requirements.
* Lead DFMEA teams for control systems in their intended application.
* Supervise and evaluate the validation testing process for troubleshooting issues.
* Maintain relationships with professional associations to keep informed with existing and evolving industry standards and technologies.
* Manage the creation, design, calibration and development of advanced embedded vehicle suspension sensing and control systems (ATIS, Load-Scaling, Load-based control of lift axles and tire pressure, etc)
* Develop, approve and plan the execution of comprehensive DVP&R plans working with internal and external sources to formulate, conduct, and capture validation tests at various levels (SIL, HIL, Component and Vehicle).
* Act as the Primary electronic controls support interface to the organization, including executive management, for guidance on controls product strategy, as well as high level sourcing decisions and potential M&A.
* Serve as technical expert on embedded controllers and control systems.
* Oversee the development of software validation tools using MATLAB/Simulink.

Education and Training


* B.S./M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
* Minimum of 10 years' experience within the field of vehicle control systems development including hands-on in several of the following areas:
* SIL/HIL, automotive/commercial vehicle control systems, ABS/EBS/ESC.
* Software development including development of "C" code or model-based applications
* Controls system and state machine development experience
* Engineering complex embedded systems, preferably automotive safety critical systems
* Electronic control module, sensor or actuator development and test engineering
* Requirements development and validation within a phase-gated product development process
* Security encryption protocols and techniques
* High level of competence with software and hardware requirements including vehicle electrical and communications (CAN J1939) architectures
* Wireless communication protocols (i.e. Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11x, Thread, RF, etc.)
* Troubleshooting software anomalies using software development tools
* Understanding of industry standards/guideline processes:
* ISO 26262 - Road Vehicles - Functional Safety
* ISO 11992 - Digital Information Exchange
* SAE J1939, SAE 2497, SAE 1587

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Job Summary

Employment Type:
Full Time Employee
Job type:
Regular Employment
Skill Based Partner:
No
Education Level:
High school graduate
Work Days:
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
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