Senior Control Systems Engineer

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc.; Dodge Center (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Senior Controls Systems Engineer to advance heavy-duty truck control systems. You will research, validate, test, and implement control strategies across autonomous, safety, and connectivity programs.

The role combines office duties with field/production work, requiring strong engineering judgment and collaboration with vendors and universities under leadership guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering with 3+ years of related experience.
• Master’s degree plus 1+ years of related experience is a plus.
• Automotive/heavy-duty telematics and CAN bus experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced vehicle control systems research, verification, testing, and production implementation.
• Work on autonomy, active safety, electrification, and connectivity programs.
• Define requirements, resources, estimates, test plans, and milestones.
• Develop control strategies in virtual simulations and transfer to bench/vehicle testing.
• Collaborate with vendors, universities, and project teams under supervision.
• Assist with feasibility studies, budgets, and timelines for proposals.
• Support engineering design teams with insights and feasibility input.

Skills

Embedded C/C++

CAN bus

Python

Vehicle telematics

Vehicle architecture

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Job description

About McNeilus, An Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

It’s a great time to join our growing advanced technology team as a Senior Controls Systems Engineer working on heavy-duty industrial trucks. This role is responsible for advanced vehicle control systems research, development, verification and validation, testing, and production implementation. The role utilizes essential educational background and/or work-related experience, along with strong time management, communication, and critical thinking skills. The individual will follow the direction of their leader efficiently and provide feedback on technical hurdles and progress. Tasks will be completed with some guidance and according to a mutually agreed-upon schedule between the individual and the leader. Strong motivation to learn new technologies and skills in advanced control systems is essential.

Your Impact

• Responsible for advanced vehicle control systems and telematics research, development, verification and validation, testing, and production implementation.
• Responsible for working on several advanced technology development programs, including autonomy, active safety, electrification, and advanced connectivity.
• Establish requirements, including resources, equipment, estimates, test plans, and milestones, according to the needs of a project.
• Responsible for developing advanced control systems strategies in a virtual simulation environment using modeling tools or bench test vehicle simulators and transferring simulated strategies to vehicle testing and eventual production implementation.
• Work with internal and external project teams, including vendors, industry consortiums, and universities, on advanced technology development programs under the guidance of a supervisor.
• Assist with feasibility studies and project estimates, including manpower, budget development, and timelines, for proposed projects.
• Support proposal development related to acquiring appropriate funding for various advanced technology development efforts.
• Provide support and insight to engineering design teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 3+ years of related experience

Standout Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 1+ years of related experience.
• Automotive or heavy-duty vehicle background with vehicle telematics experience.
• Work experience with automotive or heavy-duty vehicle CAN bus and architecture.
• Work experience in embedded software development using C/C++, C#, or Python is a plus.

Working Conditions

• This role combines office-based administrative duties with physical activity in field or production environments.
• In the office setting, tasks may require extended computer use, sitting, and attending meetings.
• Field or floor work may involve walking across various terrains or shop floors, standing, moderate lifting (up to 50 pounds), climbing stairs, and exposure to varying temperatures or noise levels.
• Must be able to shift focus between detailed cognitive work and occasional physical tasks as needed.
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities to support performance across both office and field responsibilities.

Pay Range

$73,200.00 - $117,800.00

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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