Automation Controls Engineer

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 TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

The Automation Controls Engineer will contribute to the development and testing of autonomous systems for Electric Rope Shovels. This role is based at our headquarters in Milwaukee, WI.

This role offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge autonomous systems in the mining industry. We seek innovative problem-solvers eager to contribute to the advancement of machine autonomy.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develop control algorithms to enhance autonomous functionality in large-scale mining equipment.
• Design, test, and validate control systems through simulations and real-world applications.
• Collaborate within a small, agile team, working independently while fostering innovation.
• Translate conceptual ideas into technical designs, prioritizing user experience.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and apply them to automation solutions.
  
  

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical, Mechanical, Controls, Robotics, or Mechatronics.
• Background in automation technologies and/or automated vehicle systems.
• Hands-on experience in designing, programming, integrating, and validating control systems.
• Proficiency with software development tools relevant to automation and control systems.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of kinematics, robotics, vision systems, and sensors.
• Experience with installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and system support.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret machine data.
• Proficiency in NI hardware, LabVIEW, Python, C/C , and MATLAB/Simulink.
  
  

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.