Komatsu · 7 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$82K/yr - $123K/yr
3+ years expKomatsu is a global leader in developing and supplying technologies, equipment, and services for various markets including mining. The Automation Engineer will focus on new product design in machine autonomy, involving technical specifications, hardware selection, integration, programming, and testing of autonomous mining equipment.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Solid understanding of the product design lifecycle, software development and maintenance, and the critical characteristics of reliable and user-friendly product design
The position has a split focus between new product research, design, as well as development of testing and simulation for product validation
The position involves collaboration in a small team environment with a high level of individual autonomy and freedom to pursue creative design ideas
Our team uses an Agile Style of Product Development, candidates will be experienced self-starters, capable of turning functional concepts into technical designs with a strong focus on end-user experiences
A strong desire to continue expanding one’s knowledge base is important as our team integrates advanced and emerging technologies. The role will be most successful with an individual who truly enjoys working on technology that they may not be familiar with but is willing to dive in and figure things out
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical engineering, Controls Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics
Minimum of 3 years of experience in robotics, sensors, programming, machine autonomy, and/or controls
Masters' degree and a year of experience will be considered. Role and responsibilities can be scaled based on applicant's experience
Some formal education in programming (not necessarily a degree in programming)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Creative, high energy, self-motivated and self-starter
Able to travel annually up to 10%
Preferred
Experience with control architecture design utilizing programming languages (LabVIEW, Python, C++, MATLAB and Simulink)
Experience with Computer Vision (OpenCV, CUDA, PCL)
Knowledge of RTI DDS Communication platform (ROS2)
Experience in Operating Systems (Linux, Windows Embedded)
Benefits
Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
401k and/or employee savings programs
Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
Employee and family assistance programs
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Employee learning and development programs
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Hayden Akers
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