Hardware Development Engineer

Komatsu America Corp.; Franklin (Venango County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the machinery sector is seeking a Hardware Development Engineer to design and develop electronic hardware for high-performance mining machinery. The role involves collaborating with global teams, managing the hardware design cycle, and ensuring product quality through testing and validation. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Electrical Engineering and relevant experience in electronics and the mining industry.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years previous experience in an electronics hardware role.
• Previous employment in mining industry or heavy equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design & development of reliable electronic hardware for mining machinery.
• Management of hardware design cycle including requirements capture and testing.
• Interact with customers and engineers, some travel possible.

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Hunter Mentality

Business Acumen

Application of Knowledge

Leadership

Education

4 year Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree

Job description

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Hardware Development Engineer

Date: May 16, 2025

Location:

Franklin, PA, US, 16323

OnsiteorRemote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Location: Franklin, PA

The Hardware Development Engineer plays a crucial role in designing and developing electronic hardware, by collaborating with global team members to meet the needs of the underground soft rock organization.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design & development of reliable electronic hardware for use in high performance mining machinery
• Management and guidance of all aspects of the hardware design cycle, including requirements capture, design specifications, design reviews, system integration, troubleshooting, unit testing, product release, life cycle maintenance and product sun setting
• Interact professionally with customers and domestic/overseas engineers, team leads, technology managers and system architects
• Some domestic and overseas travel is possible
• Collect and define global requirements for new hardware functionality
• Perform testing and validation of new machine features prior to their release on Joy underground machines
• Create training materials and other documentation required to support the release of new machine features

Qualifications/Requirements

• 4 year Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology degree required
• 3-5+ years previous experience in an electronics hardware role
• Proven ability to manage projects to a tight timescale
• Previous employment and job-related duties in a mining industry, heavy equipment, mobile machinery preferred
• Previous hands-on knowledge of engineering, including: software, integration, embedded systems, hazardous area safety, trouble shooting, and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication skills and proven documentation capabilities
• Customer-focused, with ability to work in a team environment as well as individually
• Detail oriented, rigorous, motivated self-starter
• The ability to work in a fast paced, deadline focused work environment

Key Skills Required by Komatsu

COLLABORATION

Working together with one or more people to complete a project or task or develop ideas or processes.

ADAPTABILITY

Having the ability to adjust to changes in their environment.

HUNTER MENTALITY

A combination of traits that can help someone achieve their goals with consistency and precision.

BUSINESS ACCUMEN

Having the ability to understand business situations and make sound decisions that lead to successful outcomes.

APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Being able to use what you’ve learned to make decisions and complete tasks in different situations.

LEADERSHIP

The ability to guide, influence or lead others to accomplish a shared goal.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.