Principal System Engineer, High Voltage Controls

Kalmar keeps global trade moving. Our innovative solutions contribute to every fourth container movement in the world and help transform the future of cargo handling. We believe in collaboration, delivering on our promises and that people make the difference.

Principal System Engineer, High Voltage Controls- Kalmar- Ottawa, KS

Salary: Starting @ $110,000/year (annual bonus eligibility)

Who is Kalmar?

• Kalmar is the industry forerunner in port automation and energy efficient cargo-handling- unique in its ability to enable seamless integration of different terminal processes.
• Kalmar is the world’s leading manufacturer of terminal tractors- Kalmar Ottawa has built over 80,000 terminal tractors/yard trucks and the majority of them are still in use today.
• One in every Four container moves around the globe is handled by a Kalmar solution
• Cargotec recently invested $22 mil EUROS into the Ottawa, KS manufacturing facility to increase manufacturing capabilities of the current Terminal Tractor line and bring an Electric Terminal Tractor to market- Now is the time to join our team if you are interested in opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Kalmar is 2022 recipient of the Best of Ottawa- Manufacturing Award!

What makes Kalmar GREAT:

• Kalmar’s commitment to sustainability- Our sustainability focus areas are: people & society, environment and governance.
• Kalmar believes in collaboration, delivering on our promise and that people make the future.
• Team members can expect to be appreciated, respected and highly valued.               

Kalmar offers an EXCELLENT employee benefit's package including:

• Company-paid Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance option (effective your first day of employment)
• Flexible Spending Account for medical expenses
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (2X’s annual salary, max $300k) (Additional life insurance policies available for self, spouse and children)
• Company paid holidays, paid sick time & paid vacation time
• 401k Plan –company matches first 6% of employee contributions into the 401K plan,
• 401K Plan-employees are eligible to participate on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of employment- employees are 100% vested immediately upon enrollment (no waiting period)
• Tuition reimbursement & Professional Development Assistance offered and more….

Making your next move count

Purpose of Position:

The Principal System Engineer (PSE), Electric Drive Controls is responsible for leading the design, verification, and validation of vehicle control systems related to high voltage systems to support our next generation of electrically driven Terminal Tractors (TT). This senior level engineer will demonstrate a broad understanding of systems and system-interactions across the product, and the ability to dig deeply into the technical details and fundamental physics to design world-class controls systems alongside our powertrain, pneumatics and hydraulics, cabin, and structural engineering teams. The PSE will be involved in all phases of the development lifecycle: technology strategic planning, system architectures, design of subsystems, and sustaining of product designs. Also, to assist in other related development tasks as needed.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for control system development for all product lines within the Terminal Tractor Business Line. Including but not limited to component selection, programming of electronic control modules, schematics, harnesses, interfaces with other components, etc.. 
• In consultation with responsible Development Manager
  • Develop and maintain system and subsystem models
  • Support development of control systems architecture and system topology
  • Plan and perform activities according to specified requirements and time schedule.
  • Lead feature design work and contribute to design reviews
• Verification and validation of vehicle control system functions using SIL and HIL simulation
• Support investigation of field issues as needed

What you’ll need to succeed

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Software, Electronics, or Controls Engineering required

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience
• Experience in design and development of EV components used in mobile equipment
• Experience with System Modeling using Matlab/Simulink
• Experience in C, C++ or with other IDE’s
• Experience with Atlassian Jira, Confluence preferred

Competencies:

• Strong aptitude toward control system logic, 7-layer OSI model, software development V model
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical system topologies
• Working knowledge of CAN bus, Fieldbus, Isobus, and other control protocols
• Strong aptitude for learning new software tools to complete above responsibilities
• Fluent in English both spoken and written

You will be part of

• Kalmar is part of a global organization with over 12,000 employees worldwide- We have a very talented and diverse workforce focused on equity & inclusion.
• We believe in our people as it is our people who really make the difference.
• We always work in close collaboration with our customers, deliver on our promises and never walk away no matter how big the challenge.
• We succeed because we do it together.
• With us, you will have the opportunity to realize your potential and become an important member of our global team.

Interested in joining the Kalmar Team?

Please submit your resume/CV to be considered!

Kalmar is part of Cargotec

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centers and to the heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2021 totaled approximately EUR 3.3 billion and it employs around 11,000 people.  www.cargotec.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec

Kalmar offers the widest range of cargo handling solutions and services to ports, terminals, distribution centres and to the heavy industry. Kalmar is the industry forerunner in terminal automation and in energy efficient container handling, with one in four container movements around the globe being handled by a Kalmar solution. Through its extensive product portfolio, global service network and ability to enable a seamless integration of different terminal processes, Kalmar improves the efficiency of every move. www.kalmarglobal.com

Kalmar is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2022 totalled approximately EUR 4 billion and it employs around 11,500 people. www.cargotec.com