Controls System Senior Engineer (Automation)

Location: Peoria, Illinois; onsite five days a week. Domestic relocation is available for qualified candidates. Travel of 5–10% domestically and internationally is expected.

Salary: $112,710–$169,060 per year.

Company

hirify.global develops construction and industrial equipment and technologies for stronger, more sustainable communities.

What you will do

• Develop, integrate, and validate machine control systems for Medium Wheel Loaders across the product development lifecycle.
• Support New Technology Introduction and New Product Introduction projects involving operator assist, coaching, aftermarket offerings, and user interface features.
• Perform hands-on machine testing, controls tuning, troubleshooting, validation, and data analysis on prototype and production machines.
• Collaborate with software, electronics, hydraulics, drivetrain, and machine integration teams.
• Apply machine learning, adaptive controls, perception systems, automation, connectivity, and operator assistance technologies.
• Lead small projects and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science; robotics, electrical, computer, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of embedded systems and their application to machine control.
• Working knowledge of control systems for Medium Wheel Loaders or other construction, mining, agricultural, or automotive systems.
• Knowledge of problem-solving approaches and ability to resolve diverse organizational, operational, and process problems.
• Ability to identify critical gaps, determine next actions, and resolve issues with minimal oversight using data analysis and technical insight.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to communicate technical information effectively to culturally diverse groups.
• Knowledge of requirements analysis tools and methods, including eliciting, analyzing, and documenting functional and non-functional requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience developing machine, vehicle, automation, robotics, agricultural, construction, mining, or automotive control systems.
• Experience with machine testing, controls calibration, validation, and data analysis.
• Experience integrating and validating systems involving electronics, software, hydraulics, powertrain, sensing, or machine controls.
• Experience with Matlab, Simulink, or similar model-based software development tools.
• Understanding of embedded programming languages such as C or C++ and analytical languages such as Python.
• Experience facilitating collaborative worldwide teams across organizations and functions.
• Test engineering experience in automotive or construction equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a five-day onsite office model.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, parental and adoption benefits, and insurance programs.
• 401(k), HSA, FSA, disability benefits, incentive bonus, and employee discounts, subject to eligibility.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Drug screening is required as a condition of employment.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.