Controls Systems Engineer – Connected Vehicle

About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

The team member will work within the Connected Solutions engineering team to define, develop, test, and deliver cloud, mobile, and embedded software features that enable advanced machine connectivity and control. This role emphasizes systems engineering for embedded software, with responsibilities that include requirement definition, architecture, and validation across IoT-enabled construction vehicles. You'll collaborate with hardware, cloud, mobile, and embedded software teams to ensure features are delivered as integrated, reliable systems. This position is part of the Global Product Development organization.

YOUR IMPACT

• Contribute to the development of cloud, mobile, and embedded features that enable machine connectivity, control, and data insights for construction equipment.

• Analyze user needs and translate them into well-defined system and software requirements across embedded and IoT components.

• Support the design and integration of control systems that combine CAN-based messaging, IoT telemetry, and embedded software.

• Participate in system architecture discussions, interface definition, and trade studies to evaluate technical approaches.

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and maintaining requirements documentation, verification plans, and test results to ensure system traceability.

• Help define and execute test strategies for validating embedded software and hardware interactions

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, test, and suppliers, to troubleshoot and refine system behavior.

• Gain hands-on experience with mobile construction vehicles to better understand real-world use cases and system interactions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering or equivalent

• 3-5 years related experience

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience with CANBus communication, including the J1939 protocol, and use of CAN analysis tools (e.g., Vector, PEAK).

• Exposure to embedded systems development, including C/C++, Simulink, and microcontrollers running real-time operating systems.

• Familiarity with Connected Products / IoT systems, including typical architectures and tools used in the domain.

• Experience working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Docker) and data platforms such as SQL Server or ADX.

• Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS) and applying systems engineering principles to embedded software development.

• Working knowledge of Agile development practices and tools like Jira.

• Strong skills in data analysis and visualization to support system validation or user-facing features.

• Prior exposure to automotive or heavy equipment systems (e.g., construction, agriculture, or off-highway vehicles).

• Effective communicator with strong analytical thinking and the ability to navigate ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of factual information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.

• External Contacts:  Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.

• Communication Skills:  Read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos; Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups; Read, analyze and interpret business manuals, technical procedures and/or government regulations: Read, analyze and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.

• Decision-Making:  Regularly makes decisions of responsibility, involving evaluation of information. Decisions may require development or application of alternatives or precedents.

• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:  Generally diversified and moderately difficult work. Requires judgment in the adaptation and interpretation of established practices and procedures to meet problems and situations to which the application is not clearly defined.

• Supervisory/Managerial:  General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Reaching, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing; Occasional: Driving, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Seldom: Lifting/Carrying 25lbs., Pushing/Pulling 25llbs.

• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e. auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports), Writing.

• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.

• Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.

• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

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Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

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