Mechatronics Systems Engineer – Autonomous Products

About This Role

Lead the definition, design, development, testing, and validation of autonomous and non-autonomous vehicle platforms, focusing on electrical, mechanical, software, and electromechanical systems for machine control, electrification, and safety. This role involves defining vehicle architectures, creating safety methodologies, and developing autonomous products within The Toro Company's Landscapes and Contractor Group.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, design, development, testing, and validation of autonomous and non-autonomous vehicle platforms
• Conceive, architect, design, develop and verify electrical, mechanical, software, and electromechanical systems for machine control, electrification, alternative power, functional safety, and autonomous control
• Develop requirements, specifications and appropriate documentation at a systems level
• Oversee detail design performed by project teams, ensuring technical requirements and documentation are completed
• Perform or oversee analysis of proposed engineering designs using calculations, testing, data acquisition, and simulation
• Procure and coordinate efforts of outside consultants, labs, and suppliers
• Collaborate with Legal on potential patent activities and liability avoidance
• Develop products to meet regulatory requirements and work with applicable agencies for approval
• Plan and execute engineering development, working with engineering and product management to develop product proposals
• Understand needs and expectations of L&C customers, planning products and technologies to meet them
• Conduct feasibility studies to reveal idea practicality and potential design or program issues
• Assist the Test department in developing and executing test plans, and interpret results
• Work with project leader or act as project leader, coordinating engineering activity, assigning tasks, and empowering the team
• Inform and update project team members, product and engineering management, and directors on project status
• Work with Marketing, Sales, Management, Shop, Drafting, Test, Research, Manufacturing, Sourcing and Accounting as required
• Support current products, production and suppliers, troubleshooting issues and performing design/cost improvement activities
• Identify emerging technologies and participate in long-range product planning initiatives
• Oversee, mentor, and review the work of others

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, or mechatronics engineering (ABET accredited)
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary knowledge of mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, and control systems (strong in one, working knowledge in others)
• Demonstrated competency in product development of electrical, electromechanical, or electrified systems/products
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in product development teams
• Demonstrated communication, collaboration and mentoring abilities
• Highly competent oral and written communication skills in English
• Results-driven and action-oriented; self-motivated, positive and energetic
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong process orientation and drive for continuous improvement
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and evolving environment with a team-first mindset
• Ability to multitask and prioritize various complexities and sizes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical or mechatronics engineering, or equivalent engineering program, from an ABET accredited college or university
• 5+ years of relevant experience for Engineer III; 7+ years of relevant experience for Engineer IV

Nice to Have

• Experience in product development of off-road power equipment
• Experience with CAN or similar communication protocols
• Experience and capabilities in embedded firmware development
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and troubleshoot vehicle electrical systems using machine schematics, meters, oscilloscopes, and data acquisition equipment
• Experience with and knowledge of applying Functional Safety to a system
• Experience working with NRTL’s to achieve regulatory approvals
• Experience working in an Agile product development environment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits