Controls Engineer 2 – Autonomous Truck Integration & Validation

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

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Controls Engineer 2 in Tucson, AZ. The work will be 100% onsite at a proving ground, working 1st shift, with up to 25% travel to Peoria, IL. This is a 24-month position that can lead to permanent employment with our client. Compensation is 52/hr + full benefits (vision, dental, health insurance, 401k, and holiday pay).

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer 2 will support the integration, testing, and validation of autonomous haul trucks and heavy equipment systems at a proving ground. This hands-on position focuses on developing test plans, executing machine-level testing, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and software issues, and analyzing test results. The engineer will work closely with equipment operators, software developers, and engineering teams to ensure autonomous systems function safely and reliably. The role requires working in a field-testing environment with large mining equipment.

Key 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.

Required 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. Relevant internships are accepted.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ubuntu or Linux operating systems.
• Experience developing test plans, executing validation procedures, and documenting test results.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of autonomous systems, including perception, planning, or positioning technologies.
• Previous experience with heavy equipment, mining machinery, vehicle testing, or control-system validation.

Why This Role?

This position offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience with autonomous mining trucks, advanced control systems, and large-scale equipment testing. Engineers will work directly with innovative autonomous technologies, collaborate with experienced technical teams, and contribute to improving the safety, reliability, and performance of next-generation heavy machinery. Cullerton Group provides a professional environment with growth potential, competitive benefits, and opportunities for long-term career development.