Sr Systems Engineer - Mobile

Responsible for Motion Control System Engineering design and controls development for off-highway equipment and US defense applications. Initiates, develops, and validates motion control systems to meet project goals.

Responsibilities

• Layout, design, and create hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical drawings via CAD systems.
• Develop control architectures for advanced motion control systems or subsystems using various control strategies based on project requirements, including electronic control modules when necessary.
• Perform mathematical modeling and simulation for hydraulic systems using computer-aided tools.
• Develop test plans for systems/subsystems and perform accelerated performance testing of hydraulic systems and components on prototype builds.
• Monitor prototype builds to assure proper assembly and functionality.
• Review, analyze, and report on system performance compliance via test reports, spec sheets, etc.; develop action plans to meet compliance if necessary.
• Write work instructions for prototype and test technicians.
• Work in a lab environment as required to complete prototype build/testing.
• Provide leadership and coordination to the engineering team; collaborate with multi-functional teams to develop cost-effective, reliable, and manufacturable systems/sub-systems.
• Define and document system descriptions and validation processes, including embedded traceability for acceptance.
• Develop predictive models to simulate and verify system performance.
• Create system interface, maintenance, and training documentation (functional diagrams, schematics, interface control documents, performance reports, safety and reliability analyses).
• Provide technical system information affecting long-range plant and product engineering planning.
• Communicate with customers to identify new business opportunities, present capabilities, and clarify technical requirements.
• Write technical proposals by reviewing and interpreting system requirements.
• Lead or participate in feasibility studies for new or modified equipment, considering technical, economic, and resource factors; present findings and recommendations.
• Investigate system design factors (function, performance, material availability, interchangeability, strength-weight efficiency, contractual specifications) to determine optimum solutions.
• Prepare or direct preparation of system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics using engineering CAD tools and industry/military standards.
• Develop critical data and preliminary system documentation for customer proposals.
• Review drawings and layouts for clarity, completeness, form, fit, functionality, and conformity to standards; identify design errors and direct improvements.
• Lead efforts to obtain industry/governmental agency approval.
• Refine and enhance products/processes using continuous improvement principles; recommend actions based on data analysis.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, benchmarking, and professional associations.
• Represent the company on high-level projects; share specialized knowledge and mentor less experienced employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and minimum of five years’ experience in OEM construction equipment or US defense industry design.
• Sound understanding of motion control technologies and control strategies.
• Previous OEM machine application knowledge and basic project management techniques.
• Technical proficiency with hydraulic closed-loop and open-loop system design concepts.
• Broad knowledge of related engineering areas to support systems expertise.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements in assigned areas.
• Ability to apply continuous improvement principles and techniques.
• Problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges; ability to evaluate alternative solutions across teams.
• Ability to influence team objectives and provide milestone-based status updates.
• Strong analytical skills for interpreting highly technical studies and reports.
• Effective communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences (team members, leadership, vendors, customers).
• Leadership in area of specialization; ability to act as prime contact on high-level projects.

Pay

Pay Range: $88,000 to $139,850 annually. Participation in Annual Incentive Program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage with competitive premiums.
• Voluntary optional life, accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with 100% company matching on the first 5% of pay.
• Company-provided defined-contribution retirement plan with a 3% annual contribution.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave, short- and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, and Care.com membership.
• Financial planning assistance at no cost.
• Supplemental benefits: identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness at competitive rates.
• Paid time off and company-paid holidays.