What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineering Supervisor position at Komatsu?
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.
We’re more than a company, and we’re a community of passionate, creative professionals striving toward a shared vision: revolutionizing the way the mining industry operates. With a presence stretching from Johannesburg to Vancouver, Sydney to Lima, you are part of a global brand that supports creativity, fosters innovation, and encourages you to think big, share ideas and be yourself.
The Company
Modular Mining Systems is the global leader in mine management technology and a wholly owned subsidiary of Komatsu Ltd. Our innovative technology powers mine operations in every corner of the globe. The products we cultivate, the solutions we engineer and the service we deliver set us apart in the Mining Technology industry. We are more than a company, we’re a community of passionate, creative professionals striving toward a shared vision: to revolutionize the way the mining industry operates.
With a presence stretching from Johannesburg to Vancouver, Sydney to Lima, you are part of a global brand that supports creativity, fosters innovation and encourages you to think big, share ideas and be yourself.
Job Purpose
As the Software Engineering Supervisor at Modular Mining Systems Inc., your primary purpose is to ensure that the integrated solution meets the original customers' needs. You will work to abstract the complexity of software development from Operations Research Engineers and Customer Support with limited programming background. Your accountability lies in delivering 'working solutions' to the AS Director, who oversees the overall project delivery.
Travel Requirements
This role may involve travel up to 25% of the time to collaborate with global teams, attend conferences, or engage in client meetings. Travel requirements are essential for building strong relationships and ensuring project success through effective communication and collaboration.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Study business requirements, perform data analysis, and create system solution vision & design
- Collaborate with Technical Architects and Operations Research Engineers
- Develop proof of concepts and gather customer feedback
- Lead Application Developers in designing and implementing technical solutions
- Develop engines for automating business decisions
- Stay updated on industry tools and technologies
- Assist in team recruitment and forming new team structures
Required Skills
- 3 years of software development management experience
- 5 years of software development experience, preferably in Java
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proven success in delivering technology products
- Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills
- Knowledge of software engineering best practices
- Experience with agile methodologies
- Continuous learning mindset
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.
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