Principal Engineer-controls

JLG Industries

Greencastle, PA, US
Base: $123,006 py; bonus/equity: not specified; be...
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Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering
5 years experience as controls integration engineer
Automotive or heavy-duty vehicle control systems
** JLG Industries is seeking a Principal Engineer in controls to lead and manage engineering projects related to vehicle control systems, particularly for heavy-duty vehicles. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with specific experience in controls integration and vehicle system testing. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing control strategies using virtual simulation tools like ADAMS and Matlab/Simulink for mobile elevating work platforms.
  • Candidates will perform complex engineering calculations, manage project schedules, and ensure compliance with Oshkosh and industry standards.
  • The position offers a hybrid work arrangement allowing two days per week at the Greencastle, Pennsylvania office with competitive annual compensation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** JLG Industries is seeking a Principal Engineer in controls to lead and manage engineering projects related to vehicle control systems, particularly for heavy-duty vehicles. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with specific experience in controls integration and vehicle system testing. **

Salary

Base: $123,006 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Standard company benefits available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years experience as Controls Integration Engineer
  • Automotive or heavy-duty vehicle control systems
  • CAN bus architecture and Autosar
  • Mathworks dSPACE Vector tools
  • Hardware-in-the-loop simulation
  • Vehicle testing and troubleshooting

Nice-to-have

  • Mentorship of entry-level engineers
  • Experience with industry consortiums
  • University collaboration on advanced control
  • Proposal development support
  • Virtual simulation environment expertise

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required (Master's allows 2 years exp)
  • 5 years controls integration experience
  • US Person status potentially required for export regulations

Work Rights

U.S. Person status may be required for controlled goods access

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