What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer II - Controls position at Federal Signal?
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare or participate in definition and documentation of product specifications and product technical/functional requirements.
- Execute software program deliveries by capturing end user/market requirements, tracking action items, managing calibration program timelines and completing software/calibration releases.
- Develop and document software logic in coordination with design engineers and electrical/hydraulic systems engineers to fulfill functional specifications or customer requirements.
- Prepare, review, and complete engineering change packages and provide harness and electrical system review and markups for others to review and action.
- Design controls architecture and select system hardware for new or replacement electromechanical functions.
- Develop, maintain, and document available software tools; Research new technologies that may improve our products and develop recommendations accordingly.
- Create and execute system-level development and validation test plans, develop functional test procedures/scripts, and assist in performing verification testing.
- Direct the building and troubleshooting of control system mock-ups, prototypes and test beds.
- Provide technical support to field service in solving controls, software, electrical or hydraulic field problems.
- Assist with identifying and implementing resolution of production and warranty problems.
- Assist HMI display interaction design activities.
- Assist engineering staff in gathering required information needed to support projects.
- Travel to the field and/or trade shows may be required (less than 20% of the time).
- Perform other duties, assignments, and special projects as required.
Position Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required; A degree in one of the following engineering disciplines is preferred: Electrical, Controls, Mechanical, Agricultural, Automotive or Mechatronics.
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a software development engineer or calibration development engineer required.
- Experience within the industrial, automotive or agricultural industry preferred.
- Proficient in the design and troubleshooting of electrical harnessing required.
- Proficient with a graphical controls logic development environment tool such as CODESYS (preferred), IQAN, Simulink, or related tool required.
- Experience with automotive communication links required; experience with CAN/LIN, SAE J1939 preferred.
- Thorough understanding of electromechanical system design, troubleshooting and repair required.
- Ability to independently perform data acquisition, analysis and statistical methods required.
- Experience in successfully working with a cross-functional team with a variety of skills is critical.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of tools.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to clearly articulate the problem resolution and results to customers, key work partners and top management.
- Experience in automotive or mobile machinery system controls (braking, steering, powertrain) a plus.
- Experience with linear or rotary motion controls and architecture a plus.
- Understanding of electric vehicles and high voltage systems a plus.
- Experience working with a release database for submitting Engineering Change Requests and Design Changes a plus.
- Experience with JD Edwards is preferred.
Benefits of Employment
In addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
About Us
Sold and serviced through a network of more than 100 dealer locations worldwide, Elgin Sweeper products are the sweepers of choice for a variety of general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications. With more than 100 years of experience, Elgin Sweeper offers municipalities, contractors and industries the most sweeper options in the country, using the latest sweeping technologies—mechanical, pure vacuum, regenerative air, alternative fuel and waterless dust control. Elgin Sweeper is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group. For more information, visit www.elginsweeper.com.
Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at HR@federalsignal.com. All other applications must be submitted online.
