Mechatronics Engineer

TICO (Terminal Investment Corporation); Ridgeland (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TICO in Ridgeland, SC is hiring a Mechatronics Engineer to join our engineering team. You will develop and verify control systems for terminal tractor product lines including diesel, gas, and BEV, ensuring safety and quality across R&D projects.

You will simulate, test, and validate designs, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to Lean improvements. A BS in EE and 3+ years of experience are preferred, with willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering (required).
• MS degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in vehicle control system development.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks assigned by engineering management and/or senior engineers.
• Develop new or improved controls and mechatronic components for terminal tractor product lines (diesel, gas, BEV).
• Verify controls meet customer demands, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Review drawings to ensure standards.
• Assist with design selections for controls and components.
• Develop control models and run simulations (In the Loop).
• Test and validate designs.
• Develop functional diagrams for controls systems.

Skills

C++ or other languages

MATLAB/Simulink with embedded code

Hardware-In-Loop testing

Closed-loop control design

Simulink/Python programming

J1939 communication

CANalyzer/CANCapture

Creo + Creo Schematic/Windchill

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

Crank Storyboard

MATLAB/Simulink

J1939

CANalyzer

CANCapture

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will be a valuable part of our engineering team, ensuring our Research & Development projects are met in a timely fashion while observing the highest standards of safety and quality.

Job Title

Mechatronics Engineer

Employment Status

Full-Time

FLSA Status

Exempt

Department

Engineering

Location

Manufacturing, Ridgeland, SC

Job Summary

In this role, you will be a valuable part of our engineering team, ensuring our Research & Development projects are met in a timely fashion while observing the highest standards of safety and quality.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform tasks assigned by engineering management and/or senior mechatronics engineers.


• Develop new or improved controls and mechatronic components and systems for application in the terminal tractor product lines which include diesel, gas and BEV.


• Verification that controls, and mechatronic components and systems meet specified technical customer demands, product safety, and legislation requirements.


• Assist with analysis and approval of controls, and mechatronic component and system parts, sub-assembly and sub-component purchase drawings to ensure they meet all applicable standards.


• Assist with selection of design solutions, materials, and components for inclusion in controls, and mechatronic components and system under development.


• Develop control models and perform simulations – Simulation In the Loop, Hardware In the Loop, Rapid Prototyping for Automatic Control, Desktop simulations etc.


• Assist in testing and validating of designs.


• Develop functional diagrams to support development of controls systems and troubleshooting.


• Assist in current production issue resolutions.


• Work with Engine system integration and Engine development teams to test and validate control strategies for vehicle integration.


• Work with other departments and suppliers to build and procure components needed for prototype and production builds.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of software platforms such as Crank Storyboard, C++ or other programming languages.


• Knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink with embedded code exposure


• Direct-to-Flash methodology for creating experimental flash files


• Knowledge of Hardware-In-Loop testing


• Experience with design and calibration of closed loop system controls


• Simulink, Python and/or other programming experience


• Experience with J1939 communications


• Experience with Vector analysis tools such as CANCapture and CANalyzer


• Experience with Creo + and Creo Schematic along with Windchill software platforms


• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering.


• Master’s degree in electrical engineering preferred.


• Minimum 3 years’ work-related experience.


• Experience in vehicle control system development.


• Experience in supporting manufacturing environment.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Proven self-starter with strong technical leadership skills


• Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in work group, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers.


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint


• Requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, Ability to commit to flexible schedule.


• Must be able to participate in Lean principles and continuous improvement activities.

Working conditions

• This position primarily operates in an office environment but may also require work in warehouse settings.


• PPE is required per company procedures and includes safety shoes, safety glasses and safety vest.

Physical Requirements

Walking, sitting, standing, crouching, and lifting up to 50lbs.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees and their families that includes health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. 401K, vacation and paid holidays. TICO is a Drug-Free Workplace