Mining Systems Control Engineering Technical Leader

17 May 2024

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Akkodis is seeking a

Mining Systems Control Engineering Technical Leader for a direct hire position with a client located in Erie, PA. The qualified candidates must have 5+ years of engineering experience including 3+ years of controls as well as a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other Engineering discipline.

This is a direct hire role with a salary range of $120-$140k/year

SUMMARY:

You will lead Mining Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) control system development. You will develop, implement, and validate of control systems for electric drive mining vehicles. These systems will include traction drive systems, auxiliaries, and interfaces to other onboard and offboard vehicle systems, typically a 100-to-440-ton payload capacity.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Apply control theory and mathematical modeling to design and control systems with desired behaviors. Includes operability, setting of boundaries, cycle optimization, control logic, control related software, sensors, hardware and software algorithms, and feedback to control the performance of devices, subsystems and systems.
  • Execute creation of necessary system documentation to flow down requirements to detailed component design and software development teams.
  • Evaluate detailed design for technical merit and adherence to sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product / program requirements.
  • Support the factory build of prototype and standard production systems.
  • Coordinate sub-system validation and reports for testing performed internally, at 3rd party sites, or on customer site.
  • Monitor and communicate project status, business issues, and significant developments.
  • REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other Engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of engineering experience.
  • 3+ year of control experience.
  • Experience in control implementation and validation.
  • 5+ years working knowledge of model based designing tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and/or MatrixX.
  • 5+ years of experience with control design and controls integration through full-development life-cycle concept to field application.
  • 5+ years hands-on experience with design, implementation, and validation of closed loop controls and/or diagnostics.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%, sometimes for 2-3 weeks at a time
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience with vehicle control, vehicle design, and surface mining.
  • 5+ years of experience with modeling and analysis of electro-mechanical systems, modeling tools such as Simscape, Amesim, Adams, Easy5, and experience with real-time simulation environments such dSpace, Opal-Rt, PLECS.
  • Experiemce working in multi-location engineering teams involved in design and validation activities.
  • Experience working with global teams.
  • Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems, oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • If you are interested in this Mining Systems Control Engineering Technical Leader role in Erie, PA then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to .

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

    Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client

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    • ID: #49949667
    • State: Pennsylvania Erie 16531 Erie USA
    • City: Erie
    • Salary: USD TBD TBD
    • Job type: Permanent
    • Showed: 2023-05-17
    • Deadline: 2023-07-15
    • Category: Et cetera