About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG 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 Principal Engineer – Controls works within engineering groups to lead the exploration of applicable technologies and systems and methods for vehicle control strategies. Develops and implements advanced strategies and system level requirements for vehicle control systems. Controls work encompassing control strategy development and verification for engine, hybrid, and electric vehicles, for components (electronic control modules, motors, drives, engines, generators, energy storage cells, sensors, etc.), and for autonomous vehicle systems, suspensions systems, material handling systems, and other auxiliary systems for on-road and off-road applications.YOUR IMPACT:  <ul><li>Responsible for the technical completion of a project or part of a project of moderate complexity and managing the controls schedule for the project.</li><li>May be responsible for managing multiple priorities.</li><li>Performs more complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks. </li><li>Deliver results according to Oshkosh and general industry engineering standards and processes.</li><li>Responsible for preparation and delivery of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.</li><li>Work in collaboration with software engineering, and other engineering groups or business support disciplines as well as external component suppliers.</li><li>May have exposure to external customers and/or industry organizations.</li><li>Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on common projects.</li><li>Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc.</li><li>Responsible for vehicle system controls research, development, verification and validation, testing and production implementation.</li><li>Establish requirements (resources, equipment, estimates, test plans, and milestones) according to the needs of a project.</li><li>Responsible for developing control strategies in a virtual simulation environment using modeling tools (such as ADAMS, Matlab/Simulink/State flow, AMEsim, etc.) or hardware-in-the-loop simulators and transferring simulated strategies to vehicle testing and eventual production implementation.</li><li>Work with internal and external (industry consortiums, universities...) project teams on advanced control development efforts and on component development efforts</li><li>Assist feasibility studies and project estimates (manpower, budget development, timelines) on proposed projects.</li><li>Support proposal development with regards to acquiring appropriate funding for various advanced control development efforts.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li><li>Regular attendance is required.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Accredited Bachelor's degree in mechnical/electrical Engineering or related field with five (5) or more years of related experience.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering and eight (8) or more years of related experience or Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering and five (5) or more years of related experience or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering with two (2) or more years of related experience.</li><li>Automotive or heavy-duty vehicle background with vehicle control system experience.</li><li>Work experience in automotive or heavy-duty vehicle CAN bus and architecture.</li><li>Work experience in Mathworks, dSPACE or Vector tools and Autosar.</li><li>Embedded software development experiences using C/C++/C# or Python a plus.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES:<ul><li>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.</li><li>External Contacts:  Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.</li><li>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.</li><li>Decision-Making:  Regularly makes significant decisions and final results, typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over the allocation of resources.</li><li>Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:  Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated.  Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.</li><li>Supervisory/Managerial:  General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.</li><li>Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.</li><li>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.                                                                                                                                                   </li></ul>Pay Range:$91,500.00 - $148,100.00The 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.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Moving the world forward Oshkosh is an industrial technology company of approximately 17,000 team members, that designs and manufactures some of the world&rsquo;s toughest specialty and access equipment under the brands of JLG&reg;, Hinowa, Pierce&reg;, Power Towers, MAXIMETAL, Oshkosh&reg; Defense, McNeilus&reg;, IMT&reg;, Jerr-Dan&reg;, Frontline&trade; Communications, Oshkosh&reg; Airport Products, Oshkosh&reg; AeroTech and Pratt Miller. We make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives by creating mission-critical equipment that serves the everyday hero. Our innovation is people focused and developed by sharing advances across our portfolio of companies. For us, it&rsquo;s about moving the world forward through building, serving and protecting communities. Our purpose: Make a difference in people&rsquo;s lives.

Principal Engineer - Controls

About JLG, an Oshkosh companyJLG 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 Principal Engineer – Controls works within engineering groups to lead the exploration of applicable technologies and systems and methods for vehicle control strategies. Develops and implements advanced strategies and system level requirements for vehicle control systems. Controls work encompassing control strategy development and verification for engine, hybrid, and electric vehicles, for components (electronic control modules, motors, drives, engines, generators, energy storage cells, sensors, etc.), and for autonomous vehicle systems, suspensions systems, material handling systems, and other auxiliary systems for on-road and off-road applications.YOUR IMPACT:  <ul><li>Responsible for the technical completion of a project or part of a project of moderate complexity and managing the controls schedule for the project.</li><li>May be responsible for managing multiple priorities.</li><li>Performs more complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks. </li><li>Deliver results according to Oshkosh and general industry engineering standards and processes.</li><li>Responsible for preparation and delivery of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.</li><li>Work in collaboration with software engineering, and other engineering groups or business support disciplines as well as external component suppliers.</li><li>May have exposure to external customers and/or industry organizations.</li><li>Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on common projects.</li><li>Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc.</li><li>Responsible for vehicle system controls research, development, verification and validation, testing and production implementation.</li><li>Establish requirements (resources, equipment, estimates, test plans, and milestones) according to the needs of a project.</li><li>Responsible for developing control strategies in a virtual simulation environment using modeling tools (such as ADAMS, Matlab/Simulink/State flow, AMEsim, etc.) or hardware-in-the-loop simulators and transferring simulated strategies to vehicle testing and eventual production implementation.</li><li>Work with internal and external (industry consortiums, universities...) project teams on advanced control development efforts and on component development efforts</li><li>Assist feasibility studies and project estimates (manpower, budget development, timelines) on proposed projects.</li><li>Support proposal development with regards to acquiring appropriate funding for various advanced control development efforts.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li><li>Regular attendance is required.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  <ul><li>Accredited Bachelor's degree in mechnical/electrical Engineering or related field with five (5) or more years of related experience.</li></ul>STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering and eight (8) or more years of related experience or Master’s degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering and five (5) or more years of related experience or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or electrical Engineering with two (2) or more years of related experience.</li><li>Automotive or heavy-duty vehicle background with vehicle control system experience.</li><li>Work experience in automotive or heavy-duty vehicle CAN bus and architecture.</li><li>Work experience in Mathworks, dSPACE or Vector tools and Autosar.</li><li>Embedded software development experiences using C/C++/C# or Python a plus.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES:<ul><li>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.</li><li>External Contacts:  Limited external contact to gather information, answer queries, or ask assistance.</li><li>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.</li><li>Decision-Making:  Regularly makes significant decisions and final results, typically affecting the entire department. Available guides or precedents are limited. Has authority over the allocation of resources.</li><li>Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving:  Work requires the ability to plan and perform work in light of new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated.  Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.</li><li>Supervisory/Managerial:  General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”.</li></ul>WORKING CONDITIONS: <ul><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Environmental Demands: Frequent: Work Alone, Frequent Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: High Volume Public Contact.</li><li>Work Schedule:  Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.</li><li>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.                                                                                                                                                   </li></ul>Pay Range:$91,500.00 - $148,100.00The 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.Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

Principal Engineer - Controls

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