Job Information
Komatsu Embedded Systems & Controls Engineer in Longview, Texas
Embedded Systems & Controls Engineer
Date: Sep 4, 2024
Location:
Longview, TX, US, 75603
Req ID: 31176
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 is an onsite-hybrid job opportunity located in Longview, TX
As a key function within Komatsu’s Decarbonization and Electrification Group, the Embedded Systems and Controls Engineer works with programming languages, techniques, methods, and architectures including hardware integration, in order to effectively and efficiently solve complex software issues pertaining to mining equipment. The position effectively interfaces software and hardware leveraging knowledge of equipment theory of operation and functionality, in order to achieve an ideal design.
Key Job Responsibilities
Writes code for embedded systems.
Performs product development activities including designs, interpretations, and implementation of internal customer specifications and documentation requirements.
Provides existing product line support in design activities and/or modification of hardware and software in production.
Performs, generates, and documents software functional tests.
Applies technical, hands-on troubleshooting skills, if required, to aid technicians and other personnel on new designs or equipment.
Researches and specifies hardware components.
Provides technical support for manufacturing and field engineers/technicians.
Works in a team environment, effectively voicing technical concerns, identifing potential issues, and helping in the solution process rather than act soley as an individual contributor.
Conducts engineering studies for new concepts.
Works directly with engineers in other disciplines to solve challenges.
Travel 5%-10% for product development, testing, and observation is required.
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical or Computer Engineering preferred).
5 years of related experience required.
Proficient in traditional programming languages (C/C++, Python).
Simulink experience highly desired.
LabVIEW and National Instruments experience preferred.
Experience in system integration involving controls programming.
Ability to integrate 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.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in order to manage multiple projects and document progress.
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.
Nearest Major Market:Longview