Sr. Test & Validation Engineer (Machine Controls)

Location: East Peoria, Illinois; onsite five days per week, Monday–Friday. Travel: 10% domestic and international. Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

Salary: $112,710–$169,060 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops heavy equipment and related technologies for stronger and more sustainable communities.

What you will do

• Plan, execute, and report electronic and electrical system development and validation activities for New Product Introduction and Continuous Product Improvement projects.
• Validate machine subsystems including steering, implements, transmission, braking, displays, off-board communications, remote control, and engines.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, electronic, software, hydraulic, and mechanical system issues on heavy equipment.
• Install, configure, and remove test hardware; flash software; and execute machine-level verification and validation testing.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes and risks, recommend corrective actions, and document outcomes using engineering standards.
• Collaborate with system integrators, software developers, and cross-functional engineering teams using diagnostic and electronic development tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of machine control system architecture, machine software, electronic control systems, and system integration.
• Ability to investigate software and controls issues, analyze information from multiple sources, identify root causes, assess technical and safety risks, and support timely resolution.
• Working knowledge of CAN and Ethernet communication networks, including monitoring, analysis, and interpretation of network and system behavior.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and controls schematics and understand interactions across software, electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and execute validation plans and test cases covering functionality, performance, and machine control system interactions.
• Strong planning, project management, time management, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills; ability to balance multiple priorities and support program milestones.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to system integrators, software developers, cross-functional engineering teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Safety-first mindset and persistence in investigating issues beyond initial symptoms to support long-term corrective actions.

Nice to have

• Experience with CAT Electronic Technician, CadetWin, and Vector CANape.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite employment at the Peoria Proving Ground, working five days per week in the office.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer time; and parental and adoption benefits.
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, disability, life insurance, employee assistance, and voluntary benefits programs.
• Career development, tuition reimbursement, health lifestyle programs, employee discounts, and incentive bonus opportunities.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Any offer is conditional on successful completion of a drug screen.