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Volt is immediately hiring an Embedded Software Engineer in Peoria, IL.
As an Embedded Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing electrical, electronic, and embedded software designs, plus technical information for current production dump trucks (6 plus models), and/or loaders (3 plus models), and/or new vehicle models with sales of $300m to $500m per year. In addition, you will:
- Develop software requirements, create embedded software, write test requirements and required documentation, and support software releasing and implementation.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing; write clear and concise memo's including drafts of technical documentation such as Parts and Service News, Operator and Shop Manuals, etc.; make presentations during Design Reviews, etc.
- Keep Assistant Chief Engineer and Chief Engineer informed of project status and advise of potential risks to the successful completion of the project to provide opportunity for timely corrective action.
- Develop Quality Confirmation Check Sheets for design concepts.
- Discuss, negotiate and resolve specification issues with Manufacturing and Suppliers, as required; understand and accommodate manufacturing capabilities and limitations.
- Determine required quality confirmation tests and coordinate with Test Department.
- Meet Quality, Cost and Delivery targets established for the Project; utilize continuous improvement techniques to improve quality, reduce cost and lead time, etc.
- Maintain effective Engineering Change Control by preparing and processing appropriate Engineering Release Letters.
- Support Production of Prototype development by resolving problems with effective countermeasures and follow-up documentation.
- Support Service and QA departments by determining root cause of problems and developing effective countermeasures.
- Present design concept, quality confirmation check sheet and design progress at Design Review Meetings.
- Support sales and marketing by ensuring that product meets customer expectations and by developing special features as required.
- Travel to machine worksites to participate in surveys, investigate problems, understand applications, determine customer expectations, install and evaluate countermeasures, etc.
This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 5 or more years of experience in the design of related products.
- 5 or more years of experience and knowledge in the specialized areas of software and hardware electronics relating to the collection, monitoring, analysis, controls, and display of vehicle data, ISO and MSHA regulations and recommended practices. General knowledge of hydraulics, engines, and drive systems.
- Knowledge of construction/mining/forestry practices, serviceability and maintenance procedures, operator preferences, etc. which must be incorporated into the designs.
- Proficiency in engineering principles including structural mechanics, hydraulics, heat transfer, electricity, ergonomics, etc.
- Software architecture development experience in C on embedded platforms, including commercial RTOS.
- Understanding of Linux and Linux application development.
- Experience with communication protocols including J1939 and TCP/IP.
- An understanding of Micro-controllers and Embedded development.
- Experience working with multi-thread real-time systems.
- Experience in leading development projects and ability to take ownership of projects and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.
- Experience bench testing and debugging embedded systems.
- Ability to lead Associate Design Engineers, Design Engineers and Contract employees as required.
- Proficiency in software applications including Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point, as a minimum.
- Ability and willingness to travel, including international travel up to 5% of working time.
The ideal candidate would additionally have experience in the following:
- Experience developing CAN/J1939 datalink communication software.
- Experience with model-based software development including MATLAB/Simulink and embedded software architecture experience.
- Experience with mining trucks or mining equipment.
Salary Range: $95,000 - 115,000 per year
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Since this is a Direct Hire role, benefits will be provided by the employer.
Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.
Volt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
