Expert Control-Oriented Modelling (m/f/d)

Powering transformation for a sustainable future

At WinGD and across the shipping industry we face unprecedented change as we strive to bring greater sustainability into our global business. As marine engine designers our responsibility in this is significant. A career with WinGD has an impact on shaping a better world for tomorrow.
As a leading developer of the two-stroke engines that power merchant shipping, our people drive innovative solutions for our customers on a global scale. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since its inception in 1893, WinGD continues the legacy of the Sulzer Corporation through innovation in design.
Our success in this ever evolving, competitive environment is based on the drive, innovation and collaboration of our diverse employee population, over 420 people worldwide, representing over 25 different nationalities. Come, be a part of this change.

WinGD is looking for a

Expert Control-Oriented Modelling (m/f/d) 

Location: Winterthur
Workload: 100%
Startdate: By agreement 

Responsibilities:

• Create control-oriented models of 2-stroke combustion engines and its components for SiL (software in-the-loop), MiL (model in-the-loop) and HiL (hardware in-the-loop) usage
• Being part of a team supporting the fast and accurate control and diagnostic developments as well as controllers’ pre-calibration by virtual twins (Model Based Development)
• Establish model calibration processes by developing engine data pre-processing and tuning scripts
• Maintenance of the architecture of Engine/Subsystems Models to ensure a consistent integration with the real-time environment of HiL rigs
• Develop and maintain a simulation/testing environment that can support software development from initial concept to certification
• Work together with the project teams that are preparing datasets for the virtual twins or utilising the virtual twins for developments
• Good communicator at a detailed technical level, but also in order to present overall results to management levels
• Be an effective team player, open and cooperative, in a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary environment

Requirements: 

• MSc in Mechanical, Automation Engineering (or equivalent), with focus on engine controls
• Proven knowledge on reciprocating internal combustion engines, thermodynamics, and basic fluids-dynamics
• Proven knowledge in control-oriented modelling, automation, Linear Control Theory, System Identification and Optimization
• Strong ability to handle/interpret data based on the underlying physical processes
• Experienced in Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow and its real time toolboxes
• Good knowledge on state-of-the-art Model Based Development methodologies
  Familiar with the Verification & Validation process
• Knowledge of using neural networks for modelling purposes is a plus
• Open and flexible
• Good social skills, can work together with experts to find the best fitting solution
• Very fluent in English
• German language skills are considered an advantage

Our offer:

• An opportunity to shape the sustainability and environmental impact of the shipping industry. WinGD is on the leading edge of the technology which is shaping the future of the shipping industry
• A dynamic working environment, blending a long history of technology expertise with industry leading innovation across a global network
• Award winning and extraordinary products
• Multi-cultural and interdisciplinary teams offering diverse perspectives and collaborative thinking
• Dynamic and interactive working conditions. WinGD offers a non-hierarchical, agile structure where input and ideas are welcome
• In-house technology training and professional development opportunities