Autonomous Haul Truck Controls Engineer – Onsite 1st Shift

Cullerton Group; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Holiday pay

Job summary

The Controls Engineer 2 position in Tucson, AZ is 100% onsite on a proving ground, 1st shift, with up to 25% travel to Peoria, IL. This 24-month role focuses on integration, testing, and validation of autonomous haul trucks and heavy equipment, developing test plans and performing hands-on testing.

You will collaborate with operators, software developers, and engineers to ensure safety and reliability, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues, and document results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience in testing or developing control systems, vehicles, engines, or autonomous technologies.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in engineering, vehicle testing, system validation, or related technical fields.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills involving complex mechanical, electrical, or software systems.
• Proficiency with computers and Windows operating systems.
• Strong technical communication, documentation, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on testing environment.
• Ability and willingness to frequently climb onto and off large equipment while carrying a backpack.
• Willingness to work onsite in hot, dry, and dusty proving-ground conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and execute test and validation plans for autonomous haul trucks and equipment.
• Perform hands-on machine-level testing, including testing autonomous drills and related systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues affecting autonomous equipment.
• Analyze test data, document technical issues, and prepare detailed test reports with recommendations.
• Collaborate with equipment operators, engineering teams, and software developers to resolve issues and improve system performance.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Time management

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or CS

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

The Controls Engineer 2 position in Tucson, AZ is 100% onsite on a proving ground, 1st shift, with up to 25% travel to Peoria, IL. This 24-month role focuses on integration, testing, and validation of autonomous haul trucks and heavy equipment, developing test plans and performing hands-on testing.

You will collaborate with operators, software developers, and engineers to ensure safety and reliability, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software issues, and document results.