Komatsu · 3 days ago
Electrical Engineer- Battery Embedded Systems
Franklin, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $133K/yr
5+ years expKomatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. This position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of battery management systems, charge controllers, and vehicle controllers on Komatsu mining machines.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Designs the battery management system applied to equipment for the mining industry. Machines range from smaller Komatsu load haul dumps (LHD) to very large electric drive dump trucks (EDT)
Analyzes current battery management systems used on target machines
Collects internal customer performance requirements and specifies the BMS requirements, along with testing necessary to ensure the released designs meet that performance
Interfaces with internal customers and component suppliers to develop the system
Provides technical support for the battery management system for lithium batteries and the electrical interfaces to the target machines and chargers
Works with internal product engineering, supply chain, and quality department to ensure that designs are cost effective and to provide technical support to ensure the manufacturing process results in a quality product for the customer
Performs, generates, and documents software functional tests
Researches and specifies hardware components such as PLC’s and controllers
Provides technical support for field engineers/technicians
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering is required. Extensive equivalent knowledge of mining applications, equipment and technology can be considered in lieu of a degree
Minimum of 5 years of experience in mining or other similar heavy industries, as it relates to the types of equipment used in the industry
Firm grasp of electric vehicle industry practices in connection with market trends, new products and services
Working knowledge of full electric and hybrid vehicle battery systems. Familiarity with the basic working components
Knowledge of key decarbonization technologies (i.e. battery, hydrogen, power electronics, static charging, dynamic power transfer, software systems)
Experience designing, writing embedded software and selecting BMS electrical and electronic components for electric vehicle energy storage systems
Familiarity with battery modeling and control algorithms
Proficient in traditional programming languages (C/C++, Python) required
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to present complex concepts
Proficient with MS Office software
Broad knowledge of the mining business on a global basis
Travel requirements: Occasional domestic/international travel 6-8 times per year for 1 week per trip on average. Travel includes collaboration with customers, key technology partners and other Komatsu locations
Preferred
Simulink and/or LabVIEW experience a plus
Experience in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools including 3D modeling
Experience with interpreting and implementing global software and control standards such as SAE, ISO, and IEC
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
10001+ employees
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