Automation R & D Engineer Position at Komatsu - Milwaukee, WI

Komatsu is a key player in the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, providing innovative solutions that deliver maximum value for our customers. Our diverse range of products is backed by advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network. Through harnessing the power of data and technology, we enhance safety, productivity, and performance across multiple sectors, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics, and medical. Our esteemed brands and subsidiaries include TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

This onsite position is based at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Milwaukee, WI.

The Automation Center of Excellence at Komatsu focuses on Research and Development of cutting-edge autonomous and situational awareness technologies for our mining equipment, including Mining Shovels, Mining Wheel Loaders, and Mining Drills. The Automation R&D Engineer will contribute to new product design in machine autonomy, encompassing technical specifications, hardware selection, integration, programming, testing, and documentation aimed at enhancing the autonomous functionality of large-scale mining equipment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Solid understanding of the product design lifecycle, software development, maintenance, and user-friendly product design characteristics.
• Balancing between new product research, design, and the development of testing and simulation for product validation.
• Collaborate in a small team with high individual autonomy to pursue creative design ideas.
• Utilize Agile Product Development; candidates should be self-starters capable of turning concepts into technical designs focused on end-user experiences.
• A strong desire for continuous learning as the team integrates advanced and emerging technologies. Enjoy working on unfamiliar technology and be willing to explore and solve new challenges.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Robotics, or Mechatronics.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in robotics, sensors, programming, machine autonomy, and/or controls. A Master’s degree with a year of experience will also be considered.
• Formal education in programming (not necessarily a degree).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative, high-energy, self-motivated, and a self-starter.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% annually.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with control architecture design and programming languages (LabVIEW, Python, C++, MATLAB, and Simulink).
• Experience with Computer Vision (OpenCV, CUDA, PCL).
• Knowledge of RTI DDS Communication platform (ROS2).
• Experience with operating systems (Linux, Windows Embedded).
• Experience in systems integration involving controls programming.
• Experience with advanced sensors like RADAR, 3D LiDAR, etc.
• Experience in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting technologies or mobile machines.
• Knowledge of kinematics.
• Proficiency in Docker for software containerization and development.
• Experience in engineering documentation.
• Experience with various industrial communication protocols (RS232/422/485, TCP/IP, CANOpen, J1939, ProfiBus/ProfiNet, EtherCAT, etc.).
• Experience with UI/UX development.
• Willingness to learn and try new things.

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.