Mechatronics Engineer - Vehicle Controls & Prototyping

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

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.