AUTOMATION ENGINEER

Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our exceptional people and exceptional teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" 40 times regionally over the past decade…

…What are you waiting for?  Be a part of developing innovative technology for our solar fields. 

Summary:

Mortenson is currently seeking an Automation Engineer for their Solar Group who will work with the Industrialization Group and assist and drive the development of RC Vehicle Platforms, and work with Robotic Platforms covering Semi-Autonomous used on constructions sites.

Position is based in Minneapolis, MN.

Responsibilities:

Provide technical support for the design, development, implementation, and training of the Semi-Autonomous and Robotics platforms:

• Develop and execute system engineering documentation.
• Design, test, and validate innovation projects 
• Undertake design, analysis, and verification of existing engineering systems
• Assist with development of RC vehicle platforms for various applications
• Assist with Robotics platforms covering Semi-Autonomous
• Drive the company-wide adoption of Industrialization good practices and development of quality procedures.
• Provide technical input to Systems Engineering and Integration business development across the product groups and market sectors.
• Define, cascade, and oversee execution of Statement of Work/ Statement of Requirements for system, sub-systems and system components.
• Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team
• High quality delivery – collaborating as a team and bringing the product to fruition

Required Skills:

• Good understanding of business acumen, such as managing budgets. 
• Understanding of commercial business factors within the organization
• Knowledge of electrical hardware (including wire harness), software and electrical circuit theory as it relates to embedded controls for electro-mechanical systems is a must
• Knowledge of vehicle-based control and electrical systems
• Knowledge of system level safety concepts and requirements, related standards (including ISO 26262) beneficial and industry tools such as DFMEA, FTA, Hazard Analysis
• Understanding of mechatronic systems (PWM, motion control, motion logic, etc.) is preferred
• Knowledge of EDA tools, electronic circuit board design and manufacturing. Familiarity with fabrication and test of electronic products is preferred
• Knowledge of C, Python, Arduino code, Matlab, Simulink
• Understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Willing to travel to project sites, supporting technical training. Position requires minimum of 50% domestic travel.
• Location: Minneapolis, MN – Mortenson Headquarters
• Current driver’s license

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with focus on technical background in systems design and development.

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. 

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