R&D Controls Engineer

This position is an onsite, full-time salaried position. Schedule, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm with an one hour unpaid lunch.

Job Summary:

Responsible for designing, developing, and integrating controls for heat transfer systems on battery and fuel cell powered heavy-duty equipment such as large mining haul trucks, excavators,and other heavy industrial equipment that is used around the world in harsh environments for tough applications.

Essential Job Functions

Develop controls systems for heat transfer systems
Responsible for software and hardware selections as well as programming controls systems
Validate electric vehicle thermal management controls through rapid control prototyping and testing
Develop product performance specifications, interface, and control documents
Transition prototype controls systems to production platform
Integrate heat transfer controls systems into customers' equipment controls
Assist in developing controls for custom built production machinery
Performs related work or job duties as required by supervisor.
Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedure.
Domestic and international travel required and could include weekend travel depending on the project.
Occasional weekend work may be required to complete a project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Entry Level

Regular and reliable attendance.
Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
Detail oriented and strong initiative
Knowledge and understanding of vehicle and heavy-duty equipment controls systems and homologation requirements, standards, compliance testing, and qualifications
Working knowledge of CAN bus systems and software such as CANalyzer.
Ability to design, program, and troubleshoot CAN bus systems
Working knowledge of PLCs and other types of controllers.
Ability to understand complex electric and mechanical systems
Knowledgeable of engineering drawings, blueprints, and complex technical writing
Knowledgeable of refrigeration systems and associated controls
Experience with robotics is a plus
Must be detail oriented and have strong interpersonal skills
Communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means
Demonstrate maturity, intelligence, cooperation, and discretion
Prepare and maintain a variety of related records, spreadsheets, and reports using Microsoft Office Products
Experience with Auto Cad, SolidWorks, or similar software
Must be able to prioritize responsibilities and handle multiple duties / projects
Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions.
Ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug, and background test

Minimum Qualifications for Application

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or similar field with 5 years' relevant experience in controls systems. Understanding of vehicular controls systems including CAN bus networks.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with battery and/or fuel cell powered equipment
Experience working with refrigeration and thermostatic controls systems
Experience working with robotics
Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma

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