The Autonomy Systems Engineer researches develops designs and validates mechanical electrical and hydraulic hardware and associated control logic for use in large mining haul trucks and/or large autonomous mining haul trucks.
Responsibilities
Level 1:
- Develops mechanical electrical hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems for use on large mining haul trucks and/or large autonomous mining haul trucks
- Performs system calculations and/or simulations
- Creates schematic representations of mechanical electrical hydraulic and electro mechanical systems
- Interfaces with other disciplines (Mechanical Hydraulic Electrical etc.) to create specifications/requirements that outline control system logic necessary for haul truck functions
- Writes software and/or uses model based design techniques to develop software modules
- Develops detailed test requests to initiate both component and system level testing and validation
- Works independently and as a team member with other engineers designers and production personnel or on ad hoc projects
- Participates in the Engineering Development Program
Level 2:
- Demonstrated proficiency of Systems Engineer Level 1 plus:
- Research electric and hydraulic components for use in control systems
Level 3:
- Demonstrated proficiency of Systems Engineer Level 2 plus:
- Researches solutions to optimize system designs and parameters with analytical methods
- Interfaces with other disciplines (Mechanical Hydraulic Electrical etc.) to specify proper control components (PLCs computing platforms HMI and other associated hardware)
- Estimates time and cost requirements for the development and serial production of haul truck systems
- Researches and analyzes customer design proposals specifications manuals and other data
- Confers with Engineers and other personnel to develop operating procedures resolve system malfunctions and provide technical information
Level 4 (Senior):
- Demonstrated proficiency of Systems Engineer Level 3 plus:
- Trains mentors and develops Engineers and other personnel on operating procedures resolving system malfunctions and providing technical information. (Autonomy)
- Reviews and approves designs of mechanical and/or electrical systems to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. (Autonomy)
Competencies
Education and Experience:
- Systems Engineer 1: A Master of Science Degree (MS) or a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME BSEE BS Mechatronics Engineer or BSCompE) or Associate of Science Degree (ASEE) with 10 years of relevant electrical
- experience in an engineering environment.
- Systems Engineer 2: A Master of Science Degree (MS) with 1 year of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment or a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME BSEE BS Mechatronics Engineer or BSCompE)
- with 2 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment.
- Systems Engineer 3: A Master of Science Degree (MS) with 4 to 6 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment or a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME BSEE BS Mechatronics Engineer or BSCompE)
- with 6 to 8 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment.
- Systems Engineer 4 (Senior): A Master of Science Degree (MS) with 6 to 8 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment or a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME BSEE BS Mechatronics Engineer or BSCompE)
- with 8 to 10 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment.
Level 1:
- Ability to mathematically model mechanical hydraulic and basic electrical systems
- Ability to create schematics depicting system operation and design
- Ability to learn and apply system modeling techniques using Matlab/Simulink
- Ability to review and post process machine data logs to develop future system operational parameters using Matlab or similar high performance language for technical computing
- Ability to learn programming languages and/or model based code development
- Ability to write specifications and requirements that describe system function and logic
- Ability to apply basic electrical equations to circuit analysis
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to install and modify basic control system wiring (Autonomy)
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions to practical situations
Level 2:
- Demonstrated proficiency of Systems Engineer Level 1 plus:
- Ability to review schematics depicting system operation and design
- Proficiency in system modeling techniques using Matlab/Simulink
- Understanding of the model based code development processes and tools
- Ability to review CAD layouts in 3D Modeling Software
Level 3:
- Demonstrated proficiency of Systems Engineer Level 2 plus:
- Knowledge of technical fundamentals of robotics and/or autonomous systems (Autonomy)
- Knowledge of industrial hydraulics
- Knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
- Knowledge of automated control (Product Engineering)
- Ability to perform CAD layouts in a 3D modeling software
- Ability to review and post process machine data logs to develop future system operational parameters using nCode Glyphworks or similar
- Knowledge of Project Management tools (ex. Microsoft Project) (Product Engineering)
- Ability to accurately scope technical projects and develop supporting documentation (Product Engineering)
- Ability to write specifications that describe system function and logic
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance manuals and procedure manuals software specifications
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form (Product Engineering)
Level 4 (Senior):
- Demonstrated proficiency of Systems Engineer Level 3 plus:
- Knowledge of robotic and/or autonomous systems (Autonomy)
- Knowledge of automated control (Autonomy)
- Ability to create schematics depicting system operation and design
- Knowledge of Project Management tools (ex. Microsoft Project) (Autonomy)
- Ability to accurately scope technical projects and develop supporting documentation (Autonomy)
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form (Autonomy)
Additional Requirements:
- Travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license and passport.
- Ability to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification.
Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical dental and vision insurance 401K plan with company match paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary.
Referral Bonus: Tier I
The company
In line with its international growth Liebherrs venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News Virginia for its product line of hydraulic was later converted into Liebherrs manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co. In addition to its production facility Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologiesits companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline Inc. Liebherr Gear Technology Inc. Liebherr Automation Systems Co. and Liebherr USA Co. the umbrella company for eight divisions that arepositioned across the United States.
Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News VA
United States (US)
Contact
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