at Komatsu America Corp. in Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
Responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising Design Engineering assignments including major projects for vehicle chassis, and/or components, and/or systems.
Development to meet design compliance to Engineering Standards, product quality and product cost. Interface with other Komatsu Engineering groups and suppliers as required for exchange of technical information.
Provide technical support to Manufacturing for vehicle build issues, Marketing plus Sales for vehicle sales issues, and Service plus Parts for customer issues.
Visit customer sites for resolution of product issues, promotion of sales, maintaining knowledge of mine environment, and understanding customer expectations.
Provide leadership to subordinate Engineers for developing engineering drawings and technical information.
Scope
Develop 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.
Interface with other Komatsu Engineering Groups as required for technical information exchange.
Interface and visit suppliers (3 plus) as required for technical information exchange.
Provide technical support to 5 other company operation's groups including Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Parts, and Service.
Visit distributor and customer sites (1 plus) as required.
Provide leadership for up to 3 subordinate Engineers.
Key Job Responsibilities
Develop software requirements, create embedded software, write test requirements and required documentation, 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.
Qualifications/Requirements
BS Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5+ years of experience in the design of related products. A Master's Degree plus 3 years or greater experience will be considered the equivalent qualification.
5+ 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... For full info follow application link.
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.
