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Sr – Motor Control Engineer

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SERES

SERES

201-500 employees

Develops microbiome-based therapies for diseases

Hardware
Biotechnology

Entry

Milpitas, CA, USA

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
Communications
Data Structures & Algorithms
MATLAB
Requirements
  • MS degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering + 6 months experience in motor control. Or PhD degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
  • Have used engineering tools such as Vector PREEvision or similar to create network or communication designs and to understand wiring schematics
  • Experience with failure analysis methodology like FMEA and fault trees
  • Experience with standard EE lab instruments (oscilloscope, multimeters, data bus analysis tools, ...)
  • Motivation to make complicated systems work together
  • Electric vehicle systems and hands-on integration testing experience
  • Creativity in your design
  • Motivation to make a difference in the automotive industry
  • Ability to build stuff with your hands
  • Great communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop and validate advanced motor control algorithms and control strategy for electro-mechanical system both in the laboratory and in vehicle level.
  • Develop state-feedback field-oriented controls (FOC) and robust state observers
  • Develop over-modulation algorithm using state-of-art techniques
  • Optimize machine mechanical (position/speed) sensor configuration and design advanced speed controller to attenuate system mechanical torque oscillation induced in vehicle dynamics.
  • Perform parameter calibration using back-to-back motor dyno and full-scale drivetrain dyno.
  • Perform vehicle level testing to obtain smooth communication between VCU (vehicle control unit), electrical motor and internal combustion engine.
  • Post-process experimental data using LabVIEW/Matlab for control algorithm development.
  • Define specification of hardware components including torque transducer, power analyzer, temperature sensors, position, voltage, and current sensors.
  • Design and implement motor control algorithm development with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulations.

Seres Therapeutics develops microbiome-based therapies that use beneficial bacteria to treat diseases, focusing on conditions like Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) and other gastrointestinal disorders. Their approach aims to restore the natural balance of bacteria in the human body, addressing the root causes of these diseases. Based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Seres stands out in the biopharmaceutical market due to its dedicated focus on microbiome research and development. The goal of Seres is to improve patient outcomes through effective microbiome therapies.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$489.8M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2010

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-19%

1 year growth

-34%

2 year growth

-26%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The completion of patient enrollment for the SER-155 Phase 1b trial indicates strong progress in their clinical pipeline.
  • FDA Fast Track Designation for SER-155 highlights the potential for expedited development and approval of their innovative therapies.
  • The appointment of a seasoned CFO like Marella Thorell suggests robust financial management and strategic growth.

What critics are saying

  • The recent shedding of about 160 jobs could indicate financial strain or strategic pivots that may affect employee morale.
  • High dependency on successful clinical trial outcomes poses a risk if results do not meet expectations.

What makes SERES unique

  • Seres Therapeutics is pioneering microbiome-based therapies, a revolutionary approach that targets the root cause of diseases by restoring the natural balance of bacteria in the human body.
  • Their focus on gastrointestinal disorders and conditions like Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) sets them apart in the biopharmaceutical market.
  • Strategic partnerships and licensing agreements, such as with Nestlé Health Science, enhance their market reach and credibility.