Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer, Heavy Equipment

Colonial Group; Pooler (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

JCB in Savannah, GA is seeking a Principal Propulsion Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of propulsion systems for heavy machinery. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to deliver robust solutions for demanding environments.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive system simulations using AMESim and MATLAB/Simulink, ensure safety and standards compliance, and influence product decisions through technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering.
• 7+ years of propulsion systems engineering experience in heavy equipment.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (Unigraphics NX).
• Experience with system simulation tools AMESim, MATLAB/Simulink and/or Automation Studio.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of propulsion systems for heavy machinery and equipment.
• Create and review component specifications and system layouts.
• Perform system-level analysis and simulations to ensure performance, reliability, and safety.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.
• Oversee the integration and testing of propulsion systems in prototype and production environments.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal engineering guidelines.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical leadership within the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in hydraulic system design and development processes.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Leadership

Communication skills

High-stress work ability

Independent work

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical or Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics NX

AMESim

MATLAB/Simulink

Automation Studio

Teamcenter Engineering

Job description

JCB in Savannah, GA is seeking a Principal Propulsion Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of propulsion systems for heavy machinery. You will collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers to deliver robust solutions for demanding environments.

You will mentor junior engineers, drive system simulations using AMESim and MATLAB/Simulink, ensure safety and standards compliance, and influence product decisions through technical leadership.