Staff Engineer - Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing (The Manitowoc Company) in Tampa

Job Title: Staff Engineer - Hardware-in-the-Loop Testing
Company: The Manitowoc Company
Location: New Port Richey, FL

Facility Crane CARE Grove
Department Engineering
Employment Type Regular/Full-Time
Education Required Bachelors Degree
Languages Required English only
Experience Required 5 - 7 Years
Relocation Provided Yes

General Job Objective

Manitowoc Cranes, a global leader in lifting solutions, is seeking an innovative Staff Engineer-Hardware-in-the-Loop testing. Key responsibilities of this position include provide technical expertise and leadership to create new innovation regarding embedded system automated testing; develop a common testing architecture to generate reuse of testing objects and methods to improve product reliability across all product families; use innovative thinking to develop, research, and evaluate new technology trends and drive best practices into the organization; and responsible for all aspects of assigned projects (both R&D and sustaining) from conception, design, development, testing, customer interaction and transfer to manufacturing groups. Reporting directly to the Manager of Engineering, this position is located in New Port Richey, FL (Tampa area).

Essential Job Functions

1. Create and maintain a common control software and hardware platform testing (hardware-in-the-loop testing) architecture model and process.
2. Benchmark current controller hardware and software reliability and measure and communicate improvements.
3. Design test plans by compiling use case scenarios in coordination with the Operating Companies.
4. Conduct software and hardware regression tests to support control systems design release by the Operating Companies.
5. Provide complete documentation package to support the final design prototype for transfer to Operating Companies or other outside third party vendors. Packages include testing design concepts, architecture, detailed scripts, test process, validation and test reports to identify critical design parameters and components.
6. Develop plant models and test harnesses to automate the controller hardware and software validation process.
7. Coordinate project work by consultants and sub-contractors as needed.

Job Requirements/Working Conditions

1. Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Computer Science required.
2. A minimum of 5 years related work experience in control systems development and testing.
3. A minimum of 3 years experience of Hardware-in-the-Loop testing for real-time embedded applications (dSpace or equivalent).
4. A minimum of 3 years experience with Simulink/Matlab simulation tools.
5. Python Scripting and XML experience is preferred.
6. Experience with CAD Systems preferred.
7. Some domestic and international travel may be required.
8. Must work independently, a strong work ethic and proven track record of project execution are required.
9. Good communication skills required, including the ability to interface with other cultures.

EEO STATEMENT

The Manitowoc Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females and minorities are encouraged to apply. EEO Statement

How to Apply

Please click here to apply: http://jobs.medtronic.com/job/1611461A1

Source: Mechanical Engineering Jobs at Engineer Jobs.com

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