Job Description

Job Title: Controls Engineer

Location: Wichita, Kansas

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Controls Engineer with strong experience in embedded systems and software engineering for off-highway construction machines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for software development, tuning, testing, and release activities to support machine functionality, performance, and reliability while meeting project milestones.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support embedded control software for off-highway construction equipment.
• Perform software tuning and calibration on machines to achieve optimal performance and functional requirements.
• Execute software engineering and software-level testing activities to meet project milestones and delivery timelines.
• Develop and integrate new software features based on system and customer requirements.
• Analyze software and system-level issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective resolutions.
• Support software validation, verification, and regression testing activities.
• Manage and support the SVN branching, merging, and release process in accordance with configuration management standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including systems, hardware, validation, and manufacturing engineers.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation related to software design, testing, and releases.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience in embedded systems and software engineering for off-highway or construction machines.
• Hands-on experience with embedded C/C++ or similar programming languages.
• Strong understanding of machine control systems, sensors, actuators, and communication protocols.
• Experience in software tuning, calibration, and on-machine testing.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and milestone-driven delivery.
• Working knowledge of version control systems, specifically SVN , including branching and release management.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with construction, agricultural, or other off-highway equipment domains.
• Knowledge of CAN, J1939, or other vehicle communication protocols.
• Exposure to model-based development tools (MATLAB/Simulink).
• Experience working in Agile or V-model development environments.

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