Controls Engineer (Autonomous Systems Test / Validation)
Job Description
OperAxis is hiring a Controls Engineer for a heavy equipment manufacturing organization in Green Valley, AZ. You'll plan and run tests on autonomous haul trucks and drills, analyze results, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software issues, and document findings for the development team. The role is onsite, Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, with hands-on work on large machines in real-world conditions. Duration: 13 months, contract Requirements • 2-4 years of experience; internships accepted as job experience • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or experience testing or developing control systems, vehicles, engines or autonomy technologies • Background in vehicle test or validation, or with heavy equipment • Computer literate on Windows • Ability to troubleshoot issues in complex systems • Strong problem solving, technical communication, teamwork and time management; able to work independently • Must be able and willing to frequently climb on and off machines while carrying a backpack • Nice to have: Ubuntu or Linux, test planning and documentation, electrical schematics, autonomous systems (perception, planning, positioning)
Responsibilities
- Create and update test and development plans for autonomous haul truck testing
- Execute testing on autonomous drills and machines to confirm functionality and reliability
- Analyze test data to derive insights and improve system performance
- Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and software issues on autonomous haul trucks
- Document and communicate issues found during testing
- Write test reports with recommendations based on results
- Collaborate with software developers to align technical requirements
- Work with onsite expert operators and remote development teams via Teams meetings
- Gather customer needs and feedback to support product improvement