Control Engineer Jobs in Freiburg

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA is the centre of excellence for combustion engines (diesel and gas engines) and hydraulic components (axial piston pumps and motors). The company develops and produces various products used in building construction and civil engineering, mining, agriculture, decentralised energy, machine and plant engineering, as well as aerospace.

• You take ownership of system-level control design (design, simulation, V&V, etc.), contributing to next-generation engine control architectures and digital engineering capabilities.
• You collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, experts, and customers.
• You design, implement, and maintain model-based plant/system models and Model-in-the-Loop (MiL) simulation environments to systematically test, analyze, and validate control functions.
• You perform evidence-based trade-off analyses to evaluate and optimize alternative technical solutions.
• You support application engineers during commissioning activities at test benches and in real-world field applications.
• You define system-level control specifications, including failure mode analysis, safety and cybersecurity considerations.
• You analyze, evaluate and document the dynamic behavior and interactions of engine control system elements.
• You design, develop and maintain engine control system architectures (hardware, software and services) with a focus on performance, quality and reusability.
• You coordinate with project management and software/hardware development teams to integrate new functions and components, and continuously improve model-based systems engineering methods, processes and toolchains.

• You have successfully completed engineering studies in the field of automotive, powertrain, mechanical, mechatronics, electronics engineering, or similar.
• You have solid experience in combustion engine control system development, including multi-physics modeling, and ideally engine calibration (performance and emissions).
• You are proficient in Matlab/Simulink and embedded software engineering, with strong skills in model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and signal processing.
• You are familiar with ALM/PLM and requirements authoring tools, and MBSE environments such as System Composer, Cameo, Rhapsody or similar.
• You bring an analytical mindset, high learnability, agile methods, and collaborate effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.
• You are willing and able to occasionally travel.
• You are fluent in English.

• Room for ideas and a secure job in a dynamic and independent family business.
• Modern and family-friendly employment conditions such as flexible working hours and home office.
• A company restaurant.
• Training opportunities as well as many benefits.
• The workplace is located in Bulle, surrounded by the wonderful nature of the Gruyère region.

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA is a centre of excellence for combustion engines and hydraulic components, developing and producing products for various industries including construction, mining, agriculture, energy, engineering, and aerospace.