Controls Engineer - Mid Level
Oshkosh Corporation · New Hudson, MI
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $79k–$127k
- Experience asked
- 3+ years
- Industry
- Automotive
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at Oshkosh Corporation (automotive) in New Hudson, MI. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.
- They ask for
- 3+ years
- Tools it names
- Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), Robotics
- Base pay
- $79k–$127k
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How this role compares
Against 56 other live controls postings in Michigan.
- Base pay
- About 10% below similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (3+ vs 5+)
Typical $85k–$143k, from 16 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Automation 77%
- ✓ Robotics 65%
- PLC 61%
- New product launch 32%
- ✓ Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 30%
- AutoCAD 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Oshkosh Corporation in New Hudson
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Full description from Oshkosh CorporationAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
requirements
of system to design staff
- ✓Identify controller hardware to meet I/O and computational
requirements
- ✓Communicate wiring and connector
requirements
to support harness builds
Requirements
In addition to the
responsibilities
mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.
- ◆Interaction with current and potential customers regarding Pratt Miller systems
- ◆Planning and program management on internal and customer projects
- ◆Education / training
- ◆Provide feedback on product needs and processes
- ◆Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills
- ◆Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)
- ◆Be a team player
- ◆Have great attention to detail
- ◆Strong verbal and written communication skills
Education/certification/years of experience
- ✓BS or MS in Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronic Systems
- ✓3+ years of engineering experience
responsibilities
of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.
Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation
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About Pratt Miller, an Oshkosh company
Pratt Miller is a product development company in motorsports, defense, and mobility industries providing clients with product engineering and low-volume production solutions. Our range of research & development, engineering, prototype manufacturing, test & validation, and low-rate production capability help our customers bring their high-quality products to market faster.
The Controls Engineer will support vehicle controls and software development, electronics integration, and system commissioning. The Controls Engineer will utilize fundamental engineering knowledge and practices to support design and development of control algorithms. Performs assignments with minimal instruction and guidance from senior level engineers and managers. You will support the development of prototype and concept vehicles, with a strong focus on vehicle electrification, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned vehicle platforms.
include but are not limited to the following
- •Controls Development
- •Define controls architecture, platform, and functionality
- •Defines and creates control algorithms for specific systems in a Simulink environment
- •Develop and test controls performance through modeling, bench, and vehicle testing
- •Integration and commissioning of prototype systems in development vehicles
- •System Simulation and Modeling
- •Formulate multi-domain models of mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems
- •Analyze important performance metrics and system specifications from model results
- •Model correlation and validation to test data
- •Use models to develop and test controls algorithms
- •System Hardware Specification
- •Support design, selection, and integration of electronic components
- •Communicate mechanical
Desired specialized skills and knowledge
- +MATLAB, Simulink, and Stateflow
- +Development Software and Tools for Embedded Systems
- +MotoTron/MotoHawk
- +Raptor
- +OpenECU
- +dSPACE MABX
- +CAN Tools
- +Vector CANape
- +Vector CANalyzer
- +Kvaser CanKing
- +Vehicle level simulation
- +CarSim/ TruckSim
- +ADAMS
- +Dymola
- +Data acquisition hardware and software experience
- +Vehicle and system troubleshooting experience
- +Knowledge of automotive, robotics, defense, or motorsports industries
- +Communication protocols (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, Wireless 802.11, DSRC)
- +Electric and Hybrid vehicle architecture
- +Electrical/Mechanical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic system design and simulation
- +Autonomous and by-wire design
- +Actuator controls (motors, valves)
- +Embedded C code development
Physical demands
- •Position requires light physical activity
Expected hours of work
- •Daytime schedule Monday-Friday with infrequent night/weekend work for project surge support and additional effort as needed to achieve deadlines
- •Some travel as required or on-site customer work
Pay Range
$79,300.00 - $126,900.00
The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and