Expert Control Engineer

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SpinDrive improves the energy efficiency of industrial processes by providing active magnetic bearings to equipment manufacturers in a simple and affordable way. We are a Finnish cleantech start-up company with a multinational team and high expectations towards fast international growth.

Our solution levitates the rotational part of the electrical machine completely eliminating friction. It improves process energy efficiency, reduces maintenance costs and provides completely oil-free system reducing customer equipment lifecycle costs by 35%. SpinDrive customers are global leading manufacturers of turbomachinery and other rotating equipment. We are commercializing years of research and looking for a person not just to close a position but to join the team and enhance our product development.

We are looking for a Expert Control Engineer to accelerate SpinDrive's impact on energy efficiency and the green shift!

We are looking for a team member – a SpinDriver – to actively work on design, developing, and implementing advanced control systems to optimize mechanical performance and mitigate vibration and resonance issues in active magnetic bearing systems. The successful candidate should be an experienced and highly skilled Control Engineer specializing in mechanical systems and resonance damping. This role requires an in-depth understanding of control theory, mechanical dynamics, and damping techniques to maintain system stability, and ensure robust operation.

You can work in Lappeenranta or Helsinki, Finland or remote. You’ll report to the service manager.

Key responsibilities

The candidate will actively work with our service team on deploying and fine-tuning new installations. In cooperation with R&D team the new features and tools will be developed to streamline commissioning activities and improve service actions.

Your main tasks will be:

Design, develop, and optimize control systems for active magnetic bearings
Develop control algorithms and implement them using programming languages such as MATLAB, Simulink or other relevant software
Perform system tests, diagnostics, and iterative improvements based on data analysis to refine control performance
Work with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, and software engineers) to integrate control systems into new and existing equipment
Document control strategies, testing procedures, and system changes while providing training and support to engineering and maintenance teams

What we are expecting from you

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Control Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related fields such as robotics and aerospace.
Minimum of 5 years related experience in a role involving control engineering
Proficiency in modelling software such as MATLAB/Simulink
Strong understanding of mechanical vibrations, resonance phenomena, and methods for vibration analysis and damping
Results-oriented and can-do attitude
Basic understanding of power electronics
Knowledge of model-based control techniques and rotor dynamics is a benefit

What we offer

Your compensation will include the salary and stock options to share the benefits of SpinDrive’s growth. We provide a high level of work flexibility that naturally comes together with responsibility to meet the development targets. You will visit SpinDrive’s offices to meet the team and learn and integrate in the company’s culture.

SpinDrive offers an opportunity to tackle unique technical challenges in a fast-paced growing company. We provide support of our technical team conducting the same mission, and budget to achieve the set goals. Your efforts will help SpinDrive to mitigate megatons of CO2 emissions and provide a positive impact on the climate, society and industry.

Our mission

We mitigate CO2 emissions by improving the energy efficiency of the industrial processes by providing easy and affordable Active Magnetic Bearing solutions

Fighting climate change

Energy efficiency

Easy and affordable AMBs

Our story

PATH TO SUCCCESS

Ready to reach new heights? Let's get there, together.

So, wherever you are on your career path, there has never been a better time to join Spindrive.