Machine Control Engineer (MATLAB/Simulink)

Location: Markaryd, Sweden. Short business trips may be required.

Company

hirify.global develops material handling solutions and heavy industrial trucks across multiple industries, with more than 16,000 professionals in over 50 countries.

What you will do

• Develop application software, control algorithms, and machine functions for mobile machinery using MATLAB/Simulink, Model-Based Design, or state-of-the-art graphical development tools.
• Generate, integrate, and test embedded application software for electronic control units.
• Develop and maintain CAN-based communication between controllers, sensors, actuators, and other electronic devices.
• Simulate, debug, test, and validate control functions from model level through complete-machine testing.
• Integrate software with electrical/electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems and troubleshoot system behavior.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on design reviews, documentation, component selection, testing, and continuous improvement of machine control architectures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Good understanding of control systems and embedded systems.
• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink and Model-Based Design.
• Basic knowledge of C/C++ or similar programming languages.
• Basic knowledge of CAN communication and distributed control systems.
• Understanding of electronics, sensors, actuators, and embedded controllers.
• Interest in software that directly interacts with real machines and physical systems.
• Analytical, structured approach to troubleshooting and problem solving, together with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English. Previous professional experience is not mandatory; university projects, internships, thesis work, and personal technical projects are considered relevant.

Nice to have

• Automatic code generation from MATLAB/Simulink, embedded software development, or debugging experience.
• Knowledge of CAN protocols such as J1939 or CANopen and familiarity with CAN analysis and diagnostic tools.
• Knowledge of electro-hydraulic control systems, mobile machinery, automotive, or industrial automation.
• Basic understanding of software configuration management and version control.
• Knowledge of functional safety and safety-related control systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a multidisciplinary and international R&D environment focused on heavy industrial trucks and non-road mobile machinery.
• Hands-on engineering involving sensors, electronics, control logic, actuators, and complete physical machines.
• Curious, analytical, structured, and practical approach to solving technical problems and learning new technologies.
• Short business trips may be required.

Hiring process

• Apply via the “Apply” link by 4 December 2026 at the latest.
• Interviews may begin before the application deadline.