Motor Control Designer (Automotive)

TL;DR

Motor Control Designer (Automotive): Developing high-voltage motor and inverter technologies for e-Propulsion platforms with an accent on switching loss estimation and control algorithms. Focus on automating virtual models using MATLAB/Simulink and validating hardware performance through hands-on lab testing.

Location: Hybrid: Must be based in Boucherville, QC, Canada (minimum 4 days per week on-site)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in propulsion and thermal management technologies, employing a diverse team of 28,000 problem solvers focused on innovation.

What you will do

• Automate inverter and motor switching loss estimation by integrating MATLAB/Simulink with reduced-order models.
• Support the design, prototype development, and validation of high-voltage motor and inverter technologies.
• Test, verify, and troubleshoot new motor control algorithms and inverter components.
• Analyze test data to provide conclusions and correlate physical results with virtual models.
• Report progress to executive leadership and share findings through symposium sessions.
• Contribute to the generation of intellectual property (IP) for e-Propulsion hardware.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in motor controls, inverter design, and electric drives/machines.
• 2+ years of hands-on laboratory experience testing high-voltage inverters and traction motors.
• Strong knowledge of traction motor topologies (IPM, SynRM, SPM, IM) and electromagnetics.
• Solid foundation in control system theory, including simulation and advanced design techniques.
• Ability to work on-site in Boucherville, QC at least 4 days per week.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating technology components to improve NVH, efficiency, and system performance.
• Experience applying machine learning in virtual simulations.
• Proficiency in programming languages for prototype testing automation.
• Ability to communicate in French.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture of innovation driven by diverse global perspectives.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact e-Propulsion hardware portfolios.
• Collaborative environment focused on overcoming technical barriers and roadblocks.