Ride Control Engineer

To strengthen our e-Bike SW development team in Cham, Switzerland, we are seeking a Control Engineer to commence immediately or by agreement. In this role, you will be at the forefront of developing solutions for state-of-the-art e-Bike Motors. Internally, you will be in close collaboration with System, Quality, Test engineers, and Product Managers. Externally, you will be working with various vendors.

How you’ll make a difference

• Design, develop, and optimize high-level e-bike controllers
• Own the automatic shifting component. Develop an automatic shifting solution that will be the new benchmark in the industry
• Develop and implement component derating strategies
• Create and prototype new concepts
• Collaborate with other teams (System engineering, Turbo digital engineering) to achieve the best possible rider experience
• Help improve our ways of working
• Go out, ride and bring it beyond expectations

What you’ll need to win

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as: mechatronics engineering, software engineering, control engineering or similar
• 3+ years of relevant, post-graduate, full-time experience
• Deep understanding of debugging methods
• Expert proficiency in:
  • C/C++
  • Python
  • MATLAB/Simulink
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • Controller or application development in an industrial setting
  • CAN bus analyzers and protocols
  • Git version control
• Excellent English communication skills, German is a plus

Nice to haves

• Experience in embedded system development
• Knowledge of machine learning and neural networks
• Knowledge of new programming languages such as: Zig and Rust
• Debugging and code profiling expertise
• Interest in state-of-the-art control theory, system identification, or signal processing

ABOUT SPECIALIZED

Innovation has guided our every decision since 1974. As more riders of all ages get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we’re here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human powered machine into the future each and every day. We’re a team of barrier-breakers, disrupters, and problem solvers. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere.

We strive to be a transformative, inclusive, authentic, rider-focused, and collaborative team that creates the best bikes and delivers world-class rider care attention. Simply said, we provide quality in our products and to our riders at every interaction and are looking for a teammate to be a part of this growing team. Reach out – we’re here to help you build your career at Specialized.

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