Electrical Engineer III

Komatsu
United States, Texas, Longview
5410 West Loop 281 (Show on map)
Nov 17, 2024
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, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton. Job Overview As a key function within Komatsu's Decarbonization and Electrification Group, the Electrical Engineer utilizes off the shelf hardware or designs specific hardware that performs to a given specification. The position effectively interfaces software and hardware leveraging knowledge of equipment theory of operation and functionality, in order to achieve an ideal design with a concentration for industrial Electric Vehicle Batteries and Chargers. Key Job Responsibilities Performs product development activities including designs, interpretations, and implementation of internal customer specifications and documentation requirements. Supportseffective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as with engineering best practices. Supports improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services. Performs, generates, and documents hardware functional tests. Applies technical, hands-on troubleshooting skills, if required, to aid technicians and other personnel on new designs or equipment. Researches and specifies hardware components such as PLC's, electrical hardware and electrical power components. Provides technical support for manufacturing and field engineers/technicians. Works in a team environment, effectively voicing technical concerns, identifying potential issues, and helping in the solution process rather than act solely as an individual contributor. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully anddevelops alternative solutions. Travel 10%-15% for product development, testing, field trial observation is required. Qualifications/Requirements Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering 5 years of related experience required. Experience with 3D CAD software Proficient in traditional off the shelf electrical components and hardware. Ability to integrate various off-the-shelf hardware into existing hardware architectures. Experience in various industrial communication protocols (RS232/422/485, TCP/IP, UDP, CANOpen, J1939, etc.). Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Publisher, Outlook, OneNote). Good verbal and written communication skills: ability to communicate with various audiences appropriately in presentations, reports, procedure manuals, technical correspondence, etc. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills in order to manage multiple projects and document progress. Experience with EV(Electric Vehicle) and EVCC(Electric Vehicle Charge Controller) system architectures preferred Experience with interpreting and implementing global software and control standards such as SAE J1772, DIN 70121, ISO 15118, IEC 61851-1 preferred Additional Information 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.