Engineer - Sr Controls

oshkoshcorporation; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Oshkosh Corporation in Oshkosh, WI seeks an engineer to perform calculations, develop designs and deliver results per industry and Oshkosh standards. You will work on advanced vehicle systems and collaborate across disciplines.

The role emphasizes control strategy development, simulation and high-quality C++ software for real-world applications, with opportunities to mentor newer engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow preferred.
• Embedded software in C/C++/Python experience a plus.
• Experience with control systems, sensors and actuators.
• Understanding of high-voltage vehicle systems and data buses (CAN/Ethernet).

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering calculations, investigations and tasks per Oshkosh standards.
• Prepare plans, designs, computation methods and reporting.
• Develop control strategies and simulate in virtual/real environments.
• Write high quality, maintainable C++ software for vehicle systems.
• Collaborate across engineering and external suppliers; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow

Embedded software/C or C#/Python

Control systems

High voltage vehicle systems

CAN / Ethernet data bus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 18,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

YOUR IMPACT:

• Perform engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to Oshkosh, as well as general industry, engineering standards and processes.
• Prepare plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.
• Deliver results according to Oshkosh and general industry engineering standards and processes.
• Responsible for a project or part of a project of moderate complexity.
• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.
• Perform advanced vehicle system controls research, development, verification and validation, testing and production implementation.
• Develop control strategies in a virtual simulation environment using modeling tools (such as ADAMS, MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, AMEsim, etc.) or hardware-in-the-loop simulators.
• Ability to write high-quality, maintainable, object-oriented C++ software.
• Support internal project teams on advanced control development efforts and on component development efforts.
• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry-level engineers, designers, or technicians working on a common project.
• Responsible for quality conscious design including cost and reliability.
• Participate in peer reviews, estimation, and other engineering activities.
• Use reasonable foresight to identify vehicle operation and maintenance risks, and control them within acceptable levels.
• Conduct testing across multiple platforms, in both simulation and real-world use cases.
• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.
• Establish priorities for work delegated to others.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with three (3) or more years of related experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink/Stateflow.
• Embedded software/C or C#/Python programming experience.
• Experience with control systems, sensors and actuators.
• Knowledge of high voltage vehicle systems and export power.
• Automotive or heavy duty on or off-road vehicle, digital data bus, including Ethernet or Controller Area Network (CAN) experiences.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• External Contacts: Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.
• Communication Skills: Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.
• Decision-Making: Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgment in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined.
• Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as "lead worker".

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carryi