Inverter Control & Firmware Engineer (d/f/m)
TK Elevator Innovation & Operations GmbH — Esslingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Who we are
The Product Design Center of TK Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH is responsible for the development of product features, harmonized global product platforms, as well as the conception and development of complete escalator and moving walk system types. Working in international teams alongside colleagues from our development centers in China and Spain, we create innovations for the efficient escalators and moving walks of the future.
The international nature of our work is reflected in the close collaboration and regular exchange with experts from various engineering disciplines worldwide. In addition, our proximity to manufacturing at our Hamburg site ensures close integration between development and production, enabling us to support development projects directly on the production line and through their market launch.
What we expect
- You translate elevator drive requirements into control architecture, algorithms, interfaces and acceptance criteria, considering motor–inverter dynamics.
- You design and tune current, torque and speed control for induction and permanent-magnet motors, including PWM, estimation and fault response.
- You model and simulate motors, inverters and control loops using MATLAB/Simulink, PLECS or equivalent, supporting MIL/SIL/HIL verification.
- You implement control firmware in embedded C/C++ or automatically generated code on real-time MCU/DSP platforms, ensuring deterministic execution.
- You integrate sensing, ADC/PWM synchronization, feedback, communications and protections, considering DC-link, regeneration, power-stage and thermal limits.
- You validate inverter–motor performance on test rigs and elevator prototypes, diagnose hardware/control issues and coordinate solutions with multidisciplinary teams.
Who we are looking for
- Degree in Electrical, Industrial, Electronics, Automation or Control Engineering, or a comparable discipline.
- Strong foundations in control theory, signal processing, power electronics, electrical machines and motor-drive dynamics.
- Practical experience with motor-control algorithms (FOC, PWM, current/torque/speed regulation), modelling and real-time implementation.
- Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink or PLECS, model-based development, automatic code generation and embedded C/C++.
- Experience with MCU/DSP platforms, ADC/PWM, interrupts, timing, numerical robustness and laboratory inverter–motor testing.
- Ability to work across hardware, controls and firmware teams and communicate in English; HIL, elevator drives, CAN or IEC 61800/EN 81 are valued.
This position can be filled in Spain (Mostoles) or Germany (Esslingen).
What we offer
- Health and Safety – Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities
- Flexibility – We support, for example, through flexible yet regulated working hours and remote working options
- Compensation & pension – Fair working conditions, competitive compensation, following “Collective Agreements” and support with pension schemes
- Collaboration & diversity – Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation
- Development – Individual support to help you get started in your new job as well as training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally
- Creative leeway – We offer an environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no-blame-culture
- Sustainability – We act with responsibility and environmental awareness
- Attractive Location: Subsidized cafeteria, a convenient location in Hamburg with parking, and excellent access to public transportation.
Additional information
At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.
Do you have a disability and would like to work with us? Then we look forward to your application!
As a signatory of the Charter of Diversity, TK Elevator is committed to a prejudice-free and diverse working environment with equal opportunities. Although we are not completely barrier-free yet, we are working every day to improve ourselves. Let’s overcome barriers together and work on individual solutions that work for you.
Contact
Please apply online in English including your salary expectation and your notice period.
Talent Acquisition
Uwe Hüsken
Job details
| Posting date: | 2026/11/10 |
|---|---|
| Experience level: | Experienced professionals |
| Contract limitation: | Permanent, Full Time |
| Work Modality: | Hybrid |
| Job family: | Research and Development and Innovations |
| Industry: | Engineering & urban mobility |
| Job number: | DE_ET-EG01334 |
Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.
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