The primary tasks are controls programming (50% or more of the role), with the remainder split between electrical schematic/harness design and HMI design. The position provides senior-level technical leadership through design reviews, verification, and mentoring.
Controls Programming:- Develop, test, and release embedded controller software, including interlocks, sequencing, fault handling, and CAN J1939 and Ethernet communications.
- Translate machine requirements into controls architecture application logic, function blocks, libraries, and diagnostic functions.
- Manage software source control, branching, versioning, and release documentation.
Electrical Schematic and Harness Design:- Design and release electrical schematics and vehicle wiring harnesses, including power distribution, circuit protection, connectors, and conductor sizing.
- Select and integrate controllers, displays, power-distribution modules, keypads, sensors, actuators, and related devices.
HMI and Diagnostics:- Design and develop operator display/HMI applications and keypad behavior.
- Define onboard diagnostics and fault reporting for operators and service technicians.
Verification and Technical Leadership:- Plan and execute bench and vehicle-level verification. Troubleshoot complex electrical, communications, and system-integration issues.
- Lead technical reviews of controls designs and provide mentoring.
- Support product development, production and service. Occasional travel to customers and trade shows.
- Flexibility to perform other duties and assignments as required.
Education requirementBachelor's Degree in Electrical, Controls, Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience requirement5+ years of controls engineering experience on mobile machinery, vehicles, or industrial equipment, including both embedded controls programming and electrical design.
Preferred Skills and Competencies- CODESYS 3.5 (IEC 61131-3), Structured Text, and Function Block Diagram experience.
- Familiarity with FMEA, Functional Safety, and Vehicle Cybersecurity (e.g., ISO 26262, ISO 21434).
- Experience with MIL/SIL/HIL, automated software testing, requirements management, or model-based development.
- Scripting or programming experience (e.g., Python, C/C++) and use of AI-assisted engineering tools.
- Experience with Git or equivalent version control.
- Experience with CAN J1939 and ethernet networks.
Skills Required- Experience leading controls design through release.
- Proficiency programming embedded controllers in a controls-development environment such as CODESYS (IEC 61131-3), IQAN, MATLAB/Simulink, Raptor, or equivalent.
- Experience with Git or equivalent version control.
- Experience integrating electrical hardware with electronic control modules.
- Experience designing and releasing electrical schematics and vehicle wiring harnesses.
- Experience developing and executing bench and vehicle-level verification tests.
- Experience developing operator display/HMI applications.
Anticipated Salary Range: $95,000 to $115,000
Benefits of EmploymentIn addition to excellent career growth opportunities, Federal Signal Corporation offers a wide array of benefits including: annual bonus potential, insurance (life, medical, dental, vision), paid holidays, paid vacation, 401(k) with matching contributions and tuition reimbursement. We provide our employees with a smoke-free, drug-free workplace.
