Lead Engineer - Electronic Systems

Posting Start Date: 8/11/26

Job Location (Short): Peoria, Illinois, USA, 61639

Requisition ID: 36641

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Job Overview

The Lead Engineer is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the engineering activities associated with the design and development of new projects and maintenance of current products. Oversee teams to ensure project activities are completed within designated QCD targets. Provide technical expertise and guidance to other KAC technical personnel. Approve designs and systems using standard Komatsu quality control methods such as Design Reviews, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Design for Manufacturing methodology. Oversee development of reliable and cost-efficient systems that meet the functional specifications and all applicable industry and company standards. Demonstrate experience in leading teams and projects, and in decision making. Interface with our major component suppliers and KLTD development centers.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Lead a team of embedded hardware and software engineers
• Develop and support electronic system requirements and architecture design.
• Assume project responsibility on assignments by providing planning, technical guidance, and coordination with inside and outside functions, as required to complete the assignment to plan and schedule.
• Provide technical leadership in completing assignments and projects. Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and mature judgement in anticipating and solving non-reoccurring, unprecedented problems.
• Contribute to developing and motivating department personnel.
• Apply a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of field experience to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures with quality and cost effectiveness as a key issue.
• Maintain open communications with internal and external customers and suppliers and provide technical support to meet their expectations (i.e. Manufacturing, Parts, QA, Service, Sales, Marketing, customers, vendors, management, and other Engineering groups).
• Remain current in knowledge of embedded hardware and software tools utilized to complete assignments in order to produce timely and accurate results.

Qualifications/Requirements

• BS Degree or higher in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited university with at least 15 years of work experience in the design of related products. OR Associates degree in a technical field with at least 20 years of work experience in the design of related products. OR 25 years of work experience in the design of related products.
• Strong familiarity with off-highway mobile equipment and application.
• Experience reading C/C++ embedded software.
• Experience with electronic circuit design.
• Experience creating design documentation (Requirements, Specifications, Test Plans)
• Must be open-minded and imaginative and not controlled by paradigms.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Good working knowledge of embedded hardware and software tools for design function.
• Good knowledge of analytical and testing methods and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of failure and root cause analysis.
• Understanding of industry regulatory requirements for electronic designs.

Additional Information

• Electronic Systems - Appropriate knowledge in the specialized areas of Software and Hardware Electronics relating to the collection, monitoring, analysis, controls, and display of vehicle data, ISO and MSHA regulations and recommended practices. General knowledge of hydraulics, engines, and drive systems. In addition, knowledge of construction/mining/forestry practices, serviceability and maintenance procedures, operator preferences, etc. must be incorporated into the designs.

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $130,000 - $160,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Health benefits: Medical, dental, vision, HSA, wellness programs, etc.
• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs