Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Create and update test and development plans for autonomous haul truck testing activities.
• Execute testing and validation activities on autonomous equipment in real-world operating environments.
• Conduct on-machine testing to verify system functionality, performance, and reliability.
• Analyze test data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for system improvements.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues affecting autonomous haul truck performance.
• Document testing results, findings, defects, and observations in a thorough and organized manner.
• Communicate technical issues and test outcomes to appropriate stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed test reports and provide recommendations based on testing results and operational experience.
• Collaborate with software development teams to align testing activities with technical requirements and system objectives.
• Support validation efforts to ensure autonomous systems meet operational and performance expectations.
• Interface with customers and end users to gather feedback and support continuous product improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related accredited technical discipline.
• 2-4 years of relevant engineering, testing, validation, or autonomous systems experience.
• Experience in vehicle testing, system validation, or working with heavy equipment and machinery.
• Experience supporting testing, development, or validation of control systems, vehicles, engines, or autonomous technologies.

Education

Equivalent experience in the testing or development of control systems, vehicles, engines, or autonomous technologies may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Skills

• Strong computer proficiency, including experience working in Microsoft Windows operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting issues in complex mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Working knowledge of Ubuntu or Linux operating systems.
• Test planning, execution, documentation, and reporting experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Understanding of autonomous systems concepts, including perception, planning, and positioning technologies.
• Data analysis skills with the ability to evaluate test results and identify performance improvements.
• Able to effectively communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong documentation and technical reporting skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with autonomous vehicles, heavy equipment, or large machinery.
• Familiarity with integration and validation activities for advanced technology systems.
• Experience collaborating with software development teams in testing and validation environments.
• Knowledge of autonomous system hardware and software interactions.
• Customer-facing experience related to testing, validation, or product development activities.

Pay

The typical base pay for this role across the U.S. is: $45.00 - $46.00 /hour.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are eligible to select from different benefits packages.
• Packages may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, health savings accounts with qualified medical plan enrollment, 10 paid days off, 3 days paid bereavement leave, 401(k) plan participation with employer match, life and disability insurance, commuter benefits, dependent care flexible spending account, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, accommodations and reimbursement for work travel, and discretionary performance or recognition bonus.
• Sick leave and mobile phone reimbursement provided based on state or local law.