Controls Engineer

Benefits

Morbark LLC offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401k Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation and Sick time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Position Summary

The Controls Software Engineer is responsible for developing and supporting embedded software and control systems that operate Morbark’s industrial equipment. This role combines software development and machine controls engineering.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Design, develop, and implement embedded software that controls machine functions and operator interfaces.
• Develop software modules and control logic for machine operation using platforms such as Parker IQAN, CODESYS, CodeAssist, or similar control environments.
• Design, implement, and tune control loops using PID, discrete time operations, ladder logic, scripting, and structured programming language.
• Write and maintain code that enables machine functionality, diagnostics, and operator displays.
• Define and implement control algorithms to manage electrical and hydraulic machine systems.
• Collaborate with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical engineers to integrate control systems into machine designs.
• Support development of operator interfaces and machine diagnostics.
• Simulate and debug software during development prior to machine implementation.
• Validate software and control system performance at bench and machine levels.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot software, electrical, and control system issues on machines.
• Identify root causes of machine control problems and implement corrective solutions.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA’s)

• Must demonstrate the ability to work in a team, learn and adapt quickly to new information.
• Must demonstrate a minimum of knowledge of vehicle electrical systems, CAN networks, electric vehicles or similar complex systems.
• Experience using graphical programming environments like MATLAB, Simulink, Parker IQN, CodeSys or similar to create control systems and HMI.
• Experience with CAN Bus, CANopen, j1939, OBD, SPN, PGN, DTC SPN, and similar.
• Familiar with structured language programming and or software development operations.
• Experience with high and low voltage electric drive systems including motors, inverters and battery packs.
• Ability to read, interpret and create drawings, schematics, operator’s manuals, and assembly instructions.
• Ability to use hand tools such as rachet drivers, wrenches, hammers, punches, soldering irons, de-soldering tools, and a variety of crimpers.
• Ability to perform basic measurements using tape measure, protractor, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring devices.
• Ability to perform basic measurements using multimeter, o-scope and other measuring devices.
• Skilled and proficient with the use of personal computers; including JDE, and standard office software (i.e., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, etc.).
• Knowledge of setup and calibration of inverters.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate with various levels within the organization.
• Strong planning and project management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to provide timely, detailed, results oriented products.
• Able to work irregular and/or long hours that may include weekends and/or holidays as project requirements dictate.
• Able to travel independently by common air carrier and automobile including international travel.
• Able to maintain an insurable driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Core Competencies: Leading Change / Change Management, Leading People / Teamwork, Communication, Business Acumen, and Results Driven.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field is required.
• Experience developing embedded software or machine control systems.
• Knowledge of industrial control systems or PLC-based platforms such as Parker IQAN, CODESYS, or similar environments.
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a vehicle or similar complex system, designing electrical systems or control systems.