Controls Engineer

Cintal, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays (10 per year)

PTO (2 weeks)

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Yearly bonus

Job summary

Cintal, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, is seeking an Automation Validation Engineer to develop, test, and troubleshoot autonomy software for autonomous haul trucks.

You will validate onboard systems across perception, planning, and positioning with a strong emphasis on thorough test planning and documentation. Requirements include 2–4 years in engineering or CS, a bachelor’s degree, and the ability to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in engineering or test/development of control systems
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and troubleshoot autonomy software systems for autonomous machines
• Validate onboard systems across Planning, Perception and Positioning technologies
• Perform thorough test planning, execution, and documentation of issues
• Communicate technical status and test results with the team

Skills

Troubleshooting complex systems

Ubuntu/Linux

Test planning

Autonomy systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Cintal is a forward-thinking global technology company that develops and provides cutting-edge products and services to various industries such as heavy equipment, industrial, defense, agriculture, and medical. With our dedicated team of experienced technical professionals, Cintal aims to add value for its customers by leveraging advanced technologies to reduce product costs, shorten design and development lead times, and accelerate the introduction of high-quality products to the market.

BENEFITS:

• 10 paid holidays per year
• 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
• Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
• Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
• 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
• Yearly bonus based on company performance

JOB DESCRIPTION/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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Automation Validation Engineer position develops, tests, and troubleshoots autonomy software systems used for autonomous machines. This generally includes onboard system validation work that integrates with current machine systems and includes the autonomy sub system areas of Planning, Perception and Positioning technologies, as well as infrastructure areas supporting development of these sub-systems (calibration, simulation, analytics, machine learning development pipelines).
  The position responsibilities include a strong quality focus through thorough test planning and execution. Thorough documentation and communication of issues is a must.
  Advanced data analysis and systems analysis efforts and skills are needed to help troubleshoot complex issues from test or customer sites, and to examine information from test sites to improve overall systems performance.
  Good communication is expected for technical status updates, test plan reviews, and when working closely with other autonomy val eng

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Troubleshooting issues in complex systems
• Ubuntu or Linux operating systems
• Test planning/documentation
• Autonomous systems such as perception, planning, or positioning

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and global team. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are pleased to offer visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals.

Cintal provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunities apply to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

The pay range for this role is:

90,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Tucson, AZ)