Software Engineer, Drive Systems

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Employer:                  Komatsu America Corp.       

Job Title:                    Software Engineer – Drive Systems

Location:                    8770 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60631            

Rate of Pay:               $81,744.00/year to $95,937.00/year

 

Provide North American Engineering & Development with software background in the development of mining truck software including electric drive systems, and chassis; participate in the creation and maintenance of software architecture, control concept and flow chart for new research and development projects; develop semi-complex software code and technical documentation. Participate in the development of software requirements and design architecture, control concept and complex flow chart; Provide estimates for semi-complex modules under development and estimate amount of work; Create semi-complex code of drive system and chassis control software; Participate in the prototype software testing in the lab and travel to machine worksites when it’s needed; and create user instruction and troubleshooting manual. Up to 20% domestic travel to Texas and Arizona is required for conducting software bench test and Komatsu Proving Ground.

 

Telecommuting permitted - will have opportunity to work at various unanticipated locations throughout U.S.

Qualifications/Requirements

The position of Software Engineer – Drive Systems requires a bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent in Electrical/Computer Engineering or a related field and two years of experience in a related field.

 

Additionally, the applicant must have the following:

•           Experience with engineering principles including AC motor/generator, Inverter/converter, energy storage, etc.

•           Experience with C programing language;

•           Experience with developing hardware communication protocols.  

•           Experience with Micro-controllers and Embedded development.

•           Experience with programming, bench testing and debugging embedded systems.

 

Physical Requirements:  

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (life, carry, move) light to medium weights of 1-10 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate equipment and read application information. The associate frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Additional Information

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.