Electro-Mechanical Controls Engineer

GapVax LLC; Johnstown, Northern (Cambria County, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GapVax LLC in Johnstown, PA is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Controls Engineer to maintain and develop control systems for their fleet of vacuum and municipal trucks. The role includes designing electrical boxes and panels, updating BOMs in ERP, and collaborating with mechanical design teams.

You will use CREO Parametric and AutoCAD Inventor to lay out panels, integrate CAN/J1939 networks, and work with wireless remotes, sensors, and actuators.

Qualifications

• Ability to use CREO Parametric and AutoCAD Inventor for solid modelling.
• Understand the intended use and safety requirements of GapVax equipment.
• Read, produce, and interpret drawings, work orders, and product sheets.
• Functional understanding of SAE-J1939 CAN Protocol.
• Ability to map CAN messaging for system hardware.
• Ability to load programs and flash hardware.
• Develop control logic (XML) for I/O modules and controllers.

Responsibilities

• Load programs and parameters into controllers and displays using the Danfoss Plus+1 service tool.
• Flash controllers, I/O modules, and HMI displays.
• Map CAN input/output messaging across CAN controllers, I/O modules and devices.
• Program wireless remotes for trucks; match program with option package and function.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues that affect testing readiness.
• Perform CAN traces with pCANView to diagnose control problems.
• Sign off on control system for each truck prior to testing.
• Collect serial numbers before trucks enter test; save files to Autodesk Vault.
• Create mechanical layouts for electrical boxes/panels using CREO/AutoCAD.
• Maintain and update BOMs for electrical systems in ERP.
• Integrate new components and subsystems into control systems.
• Support Product Development with programming, troubleshooting, and new product implementation.

Skills

CREO Parametric

AutoCAD Inventor

CANBUS/J1939

Control logic (XML)

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CREO Parametric

AutoCAD Inventor

ERP Systems

pCANView

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Electro-Mechanical Controls Engineer

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This position reports to the Electrical Manager

BACKGROUND: GapVax, Inc. is a Johnstown, PA manufacturer of vacuum trucks, municipal sewer cleaning trucks, trailer-mounted jetter equipment and related equipment.

GapVax equipment uses control systems to operate various functions and to prevent unsafe conditions. The control system includes sensors, push-buttons controls, joysticks, lights, displays, alarms, output modules, and wireless remote-controls. The Electro-Mechanical Controls Engineer maintains existing controls systems and supports the development of new systems. The Controls Engineer position also has a mechanical design role related to laying out control boxes and panels and a production support role in updating Bills of Material in the ERP system.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load programs and parameters into controllers and displays using the Danfoss Plus+1 service tool
• Flash controllers, I/O modules, and HMI (Human Machine Interface) displays
• Map out CAN input/output messaging (trigger messages, feedback messages, output messages) across all CAN controllers, I/O modules and other devices.
• Program wireless remotes for trucks. Match the correct program with the option package and functionality of the truck.
• Troubleshoot/correct any electrical issues that prevent outsourced product supplier from testing unit before coming to GapVax facility.
• Perform CAN traces (data extraction) using pCANView. Analyze and interpret CAN data to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and control problems affecting chassis, engine, transmission and GapVax control systems.
• Sign off on control system for each truck before going to test.
• Collect serial numbers of control system component before trucks enter test.
• Once tested, pull all programming related files and parameters and save into the AutoDesk Vault (permanent product record).
• Using CREO Parametric and/or AutoCAD Inventor, create mechanical layouts for electrical boxes and panels for truck-mounted and trailer-mounted equipment.
• Maintain and update Bill of Materials for electrical systems in ERP system.
• Integrate new components and subsystems into the control system, including wireless remotes, input/output modules, sensors (thermal, pressure, motion), cordsets, and other operated devices.
• Supports the Product Development team with programming, troubleshooting, and new product implementation.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Ability to use CREO Parametric and/or AutoCAD Inventor for solid modelling design and drawing development.
• Ability to understand the intended use and safety requirements of GapVax equipment.
• Ability to read, produce, and interpret drawings, work orders, product sheets, sketches, and written instructions
• Functional understanding of the SAE-J1939 Controller Area Network Protocol.
• Ability to map out CAN messaging for all system hardware
• Ability to load programs and flash hardware
• Ability to develop control logic (XML file) for I/O modules and controllers

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably electro-mechanical or electrical, and a background in a manufacturing environment
2. 2. Experience with ERP Systems.
3. 3. Experience with mobile controls, CANBUS, J1939 protocols and multiplex control systems preferred.
4. 4. Experience reading and understanding work orders and product sheets
5. 5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. 6. Hands-on working with production and product testing is required
7. 7. Must have high standards of quality and pride in work
8. 8. Able to solve problems and think analytically
9. 9. Must be able to work effectively independently and with others