Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer - Autonomy & Telematics

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

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.