Embedded Controls Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Pennsylvania seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to develop and validate vehicle control strategies for high-capacity boom lift platforms. You will take concepts through production with hands-on testing on heavy equipment.

You will work with Embedded Controls and Software teams, perform CAN Bus/J1939 based validation, and help ensure safety and regulatory compliance across development, testing, and field validation.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of vehicle controls engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing and implementing vehicle control strategies.
• Hands-on testing and troubleshooting in heavy equipment environments.
• Experience in automotive/heavy equipment settings.

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle control strategies for high-capacity boom lifts and related mobile equipment.
• Support Ultra Boom Refresh Program and Machine Regulation initiatives through design and implementation.
• Perform hands-on vehicle testing, validation, and troubleshooting of control systems on machines.
• Collaborate with Embedded Controls and Software teams to integrate control strategies into hardware and software.
• Participate in full product development cycles from concept to production launch.
• Conduct machine-level validation to meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Use CAN Bus / J1939 to develop, test, and debug vehicle control systems.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and optimize performance.
• Document control strategies, test procedures, and validation results for traceability.

Skills

Vehicle controls engineering

CAN Bus

Embedded software integration

Hardware testing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related

Tools

CAN/J1939 Diagnostics

Embedded development tools

Job description

• This role supports an Embedded Controls and Software Engineering team by developing, testing, and validating advanced vehicle control systems for high-capacity boom lift platforms, including the 1200SJP, 1350SJP, 1500SJP, and 1850SJ product lines.
• The Controls Engineer contributes to critical product development initiatives such as the Ultra Boom Refresh Program and Machine Regulation projects, taking control strategies from concept through production implementation.
• The position combines controls development expertise with hands-on machine-level validation in a heavy equipment or vehicle environment and offers strong potential for long-term engagement based on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop vehicle control strategies for high-capacity boom lift platforms and related mobile equipment.
• Support the Ultra Boom Refresh Program and Machine Regulation initiatives by designing, implementing, and refining advanced vehicle control systems.
• Perform hands-on physical vehicle testing, including validation and troubleshooting of control systems on machines and vehicles.
• Collaborate closely with Embedded Controls and Software Engineering teams to integrate control strategies into embedded software and hardware platforms.
• Participate in full product development cycles, from concept and design through testing, validation, and production launch.
• Conduct machine-level validation activities to ensure control systems meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Use CAN Bus / J1939 communication protocols to develop, test, and debug vehicle control systems.
• Work cross-functionally with Controls, Software, Electrical, and Product Development teams to resolve technical issues and optimize system performance.
• Support documentation of control strategies, test procedures, and validation results to ensure traceability and compliance.
• Assist in troubleshooting field or production issues related to vehicle controls and propose corrective actions.
• Contribute engineering expertise within complex project environments, including those led by principal-level engineering staff.
• 5–10 years of vehicle controls engineering experience.
• Proven experience designing and implementing vehicle control strategies.
• Hands-on physical vehicle testing and troubleshooting experience in a heavy equipment or vehicle environment.
• Experience working within automotive, heavy-duty vehicle, off-highway, agricultural equipment, or construction equipment environments.
• Proficiency with CAN Bus / J1939 communication protocols for vehicle systems.
• Strong background in vehicle controls engineering, including control strategy development and validation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related engineering discipline.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with embedded controls and software teams on control system integration.
• Demonstrated capability to take control strategies from development through production implementation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with aerial work platforms, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, or heavy-duty vehicles.
• Experience supporting new product development and production launch activities.
• Prior experience working within Principal Engineer or Senior Principal Engineer-level project environments.
• Familiarity with embedded software and controls integration on mobile equipment.
• Exposure to embedded controls and software development processes in off-highway or heavy equipment industries.
• Experience in off-highway, agricultural, construction, or heavy equipment industries.
• Comfort using tools and workflows for vehicle controls engineering and CAN-based diagnostics.
• Interest in long-term project-based work with potential contract extensions, including vacation and holiday pay benefits.
• The role operates in a hands-on engineering environment with significant machine interaction and testing on high-capacity boom lift platforms and other mobile equipment.
• Controls Engineers work closely with cross-functional teams, including Controls, Software, Electrical, and Product Development, in a collaborative setting focused on product development, validation, and launch.
• The environment emphasizes practical, on-machine testing and troubleshooting, integration of embedded controls and software, and close coordination with principal-level engineering leadership.
• Work hours and shifts follow standard engineering project schedules, with activities centered around lab, test yard, and field validation settings where safety-conscious attire suitable for a heavy equipment environment is expected.