Liebherr USA · 2 days ago
Systems Engineering Lead
Newport News, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expLiebherr USA is a successful international company specializing in manufacturing mining equipment. The Systems Engineering Lead is responsible for leading the technical aspects of research, development, design, and validation of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic hardware for large mining haul trucks.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Develops mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems for use on large mining haul trucks and/or large autonomous mining haul trucks
Performs system calculations and/or simulations
Creates schematic representations of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems
Interfaces with other disciplines (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, etc.) to create specifications/requirements that outline control system logic necessary for haul truck functions
Writes software and/or uses model-based design techniques to develop software modules
Develops detailed test requests to initiate both component and system level testing and validation
Works independently and as a team member with other engineers, designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects
Participates in the Engineering Development Program
Research electric and hydraulic components for use in control systems
Research solutions to optimize system designs and parameters with analytical methods
Interfaces with other disciplines (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, etc.) to specify proper control components (PLC’s, computing platforms, HMI, and other associated hardware)
Estimates time and cost requirements for the development and serial production of haul truck systems
Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data
Confers with Engineers and other personnel to develop operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
Trains, mentors, and develops Engineers and other personnel on operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, and providing technical information. (Autonomy)
Reviews and approves designs of mechanical and/or electrical systems to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. (Autonomy)
Responsibilities include technical leadership within System Engineering team
Fulfill the role of Scrum Master for System Engineering Jira / Project Place agile work planning process in alignment with the department goals and direction set by the System Engineering Manager
Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems
Qualification
Required
A Master of Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 6 to 8 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME, BSEE, BS Mechatronics Engineer or BSCompE) with 8 to 10 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment
Ability to mathematically model mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems
Ability to review and post process machine data logs to develop future system operational parameters using Matlab or similar high-performance language for technical computing
Ability to learn programming languages and/or model-based code development
Ability to write specifications and requirements that describe system function and logic
Ability to apply basic electrical equations to circuit analysis
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to install and modify basic control system wiring
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to review schematics depicting system operation and design
Proficiency in system modeling techniques using Matlab/Simulink
Understanding of the model-based code development processes and tools
Knowledge of industrial hydraulics
Knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
Knowledge of automated control
Ability to review and perform CAD layouts in a 3D modeling software
Ability to review and post process machine data logs to develop future system operational parameters using Code Glyphworks or similar
Knowledge of Project Management tools. (ex. Microsoft Project)
Ability to accurately scope technical projects and develop supporting documentation
Ability to write specifications that describe system function and logic
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals, software specifications
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Knowledge of robotic and/or autonomous systems
Ability to create schematics depicting system operation and design
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time
Ability to obtain and maintain driver's license and passport
Ability to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification
Benefits
Major medical, dental and vision insurance
401K plan with company match
Paid vacation and personal days
Competitive salary
Referral Bonus: Tier III
Company
Liebherr USA
Liebherr in the USA was established in 1970 in Newport News, VA.
Founded in 1970Newport News, Virginia, US
10001+ employees
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