Senior Electrical Engineer

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

Location: Franklin, PA

We are looking for a someone with a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical engineering, with 15+ years of industry experience in power systems design. Ideally this person would have experience designing variable frequency drives (VFDs) and the programing of embedded systems.

Key Job Responsibilities

1. 1. Lead or perform in engineering projects to develop, maintain and support components, products and/or services per market demands, as well as for continual process improvements.
   2. Perform or plan engineering evaluations including investigations, calculations and tests requiring guidance only in controversial circumstances.
   3. Provide conceptual and strategic solutions to solve problems that are associated with engineering projects or evaluations.
   4. Take responsibility for one's own learning and development for the mutual benefit of one's self and the organization.
   5. Coach engineering people and act as a group leader for those who are supporting components, products and/or services as well as continual improvements in engineering processes.
   6. Develop and participate in programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as engineering best practices.
   7. Develop and support improvements to streamline engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services.
   8. Implement effective Change Management to achieve the desired organizational outcomes by successfully changing individual behaviors as needed.

Predominant Tasks

1. 1. Lead project teams through all phases of major projects.
   2. Plan innovative changes to existing designs or conceptual thinking to new designs.
   3. Oversee engineering evaluations and review resulting designs for compliance.
   4. Plan and assign or set up and perform engineering tests requiring innovative approaches.
   5. Direct the assembly, testing and application of prototypes. Monitor field performance.
   6. Lead discussions with customers related to problem areas and new equipment.
   7. Stay abreast of technology advances, market trends, and competitive products.
   8. Represent Engineering on teams addressing other aspects of the business.
   9. Recognize and document new intellectual property that differentiates KOMATSU MINING products.
   10. Give presentations at industry meetings and submit articles to industry publications.

Qualifications/Requirements

1. 1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline, required.
   2. 10 years' experience in engineering design, machine application, mining industry, desired.
   3. Proficient in the use of computer-aided design (CAD) tools, desired.
   4. Participation in implementing Lean Engineering principles, desired.
   5. Participation in effective Change Management implementation, highly desired.
   6. Experience in international assignment(s), required.
   7. Certifications or demonstrated project management, required.
   8. Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies, beneficial.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.