Automation and Controls Engineer

Date: Apr 14, 2024

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941

Req ID: 29415

Onsite or Remote: Hybrid Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

This onsite, hybrid position, is located at Komatsu’s South Harbor location in Milwaukee. The position requires candidates to be familiar with programming languages, techniques, methods, and architectures in order to effectively and efficiently solve complex software issues pertaining to mining equipment.

Key Job Responsibilities

Work effectively with the interface of software and hardware by leveraging knowledge of equipment, theory of operation and functionality in order to achieve an ideal design
Apply technical ‘hands-on’ troubleshooting skills if required to aid technicians and other personnel on new designs or equipment.
Periodically work with CAD designers to generate engineering prints pertaining to low voltage system design
Research and specify hardware components.
Perform, generate, and document software functional tests.
Provide technical support for manufacturing and field engineers/technicians.
Perform product development activities including designs, interpretations and implementation of customer specifications and documentation requirements.
Provide existing product line support in design activities and/or modification of hardware and software in production.
Conduct engineering studies for new concepts.
Work directly with engineers in other disciplines to solve challenges.
Travel 5%-10% for product development, testing, observation
Role and responsibilities can be scaled based on applicant’s experience.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical & Computer Engineering preferred)
Knowledge of LabVIEW and/or other programming languages (Python, C++, Java, HTML, CSS)
Familiar with Windows and Linux Operating Systems at the tecnhical level (OS manipulation, images, drivers, troubleshooting, etc.)
Experience in system integration involving controls programming.
Experience Integrating various off-the-shelf hardware into existing hardware and software architectures
Experience in various industrial communication protocols (RS232/422/485, TCP/IP, UDP, CANOpen, J1939, etc.)
Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher, Outlook, OneNote).
Good verbal and written communication skills: ability to communicate with various audiences appropriately in presentations, reports, procedure manuals, technical correspondence, etc.
Able to work in a team environment with the ability to effectively voice technical concerns, identify potential issues, and aid in the solution process rather than act soley as an individual contributor
Self-starter that possesses a sense of urgency and a passion for success.
A strong desire to continue to expand one’s knowledge base as technologies are always evolving.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.