Job Title: Controls Engineer 2Location: Tucson, AZDuration: 24 monthsEmployment Type: ContractJob Responsibilities: Position's Contributions to Work Group:
- This is for an Autonomous TRUCK Integration and Validation Engineer on our 1st shift team.
Why this Role? - Hands-on experience with large machines: Gain practical knowledge and expertise in working with heavy machinery in real-world scenarios.
- Understanding autonomy systems: Develop a deep understanding of hardware, software, and customer usage related to autonomous systems.
- Test and validation planning: Learn how to design and execute comprehensive test and validation plans for autonomous systems and machinery.
- On-machine testing: Acquire skills in conducting on-machine testing to ensure system functionality and reliability.
- Data analysis: Build proficiency in analyzing data to derive insights and improve system performance.
- Collaboration with software developers: Enhance communication and teamwork skills by interfacing with software development teams to align technical requirements.
- Customer interaction: Gain exposure to end customers, understanding their needs and feedback to improve product design and functionality.
Typical task breakdown: - Creating and/or Updating test and development plans for autonomous haul truck testing
- Executing testing on autonomous drills
- Analyzing test data
- Troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, or software issues for autonomous haul trucks
- Thoroughly documenting and communicating issues found during testing
- Writing test reports and giving recommendations based on testing experience
Work environment: - Hot, dry, dusty work environment that is comparable to working in Mining Applications
- Work site is a remote building on the property
Required Qualifications: Education & Experience Required: - Years of experience: 2-4 years
- Degree requirement: Requires a bachelor's degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum or in lieu of a degree experience in test or development of control systems, vehicles, engines, or technologies such as autonomy.
- Do you accept internships as job experience: yes
- Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Something in the vehicle test or validation space. Working with the equipment that the company produces.
Top 3 Skills: Computer literate (windows operating system)
Troubleshooting issues in complex systems
Additional Technical Skills (Desired): Ubuntu or Linux operating systems
Test planning/documentation
Electrical schematics
Autonomous systems such as perception, planning, or positioning
Soft Skills (Required): Problem Solving
The ability to communicate technical information
The ability to work independently
Teamwork
Time Management
Pay Scale:
Anticipated hourly pay range: specific range such as ($35/Hr to $40/Hr).
Benefits:
Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to the applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Health Insurance:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.
Retirement Benefits:
A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.
Paid Time Off (PTO):
No PTO other than that required by applicable state and local laws.