Senior Motor Control Engineer

My client is developing next-generation electric vehicles and is looking for a Senior Motor Control Engineer to take charge of the algorithms that power their motors.

This role is at the core of the product. Every acceleration, regeneration event, and kilometre of range will be shaped by your code.

The role

Design and implement advanced motor control algorithms (FOC, MTPA, six-step, etc.) for PMSM and related machines

Develop and optimise torque, speed, flux, and current control loops in embedded C / C++

Model and simulate in MATLAB / Simulink, then bring concepts to production hardware

Validate performance through dyno and HiL testing

Push efficiency, performance, and smoothness across the full operating range

What’s needed

Strong background in motor control engineering, ideally within EV, automotive, or high-performance systems

Expertise in embedded C / C++ plus MATLAB / Simulink

Hands-on experience validating algorithms on hardware

Problem-solving mindset, able to work from first principles

Offer

Competitive base salary

Performance-based bonus structure

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge EV technology in Barcelona