Systems Engineer

Job Summary Our client, a growing manufacturing and automation organization, is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the architecture, integration, validation, and deployment of autonomous mobile systems and related automation technologies. This role will play a central part in advancing AGV/AMR and autonomous systems initiatives, requiring a self‑starter who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and can take ownership of complex, multidisciplinary engineering challenges involving electrical, embedded, controls, software, and mechanical systems. The Systems Engineer will bridge product development, controls integration, software‑enabled systems, manufacturing, and field deployment to ensure autonomous systems are reliable, scalable, serviceable, and commercially viable, while helping shape the future direction of autonomous mobile platforms. Location: Rockford, Minnesota Job ID: j-15348 Job Type: Direct Hire Compensation: $95,000 - $120,000 / yr Key Responsibilities Support the development and maintenance of AGV/AMR system architecture, subsystem definitions, interfaces, technical requirements, and system behaviors. Participate in system‑level engineering decisions and trade studies, including buy‑versus‑build evaluations for hardware, software, controls, navigation, and third‑party technologies. Coordinate integration efforts across electrical, embedded, controls, software, and mechanical engineering disciplines. Support the development of scalable, reliable, serviceable, and commercially viable autonomous vehicle platforms. Integrate and troubleshoot embedded control systems, motor drives, battery systems, safety systems, industrial I/O, and communication networks. Support the development and review of electrical schematics, wiring harnesses, control architectures, and vehicle electrical systems. Diagnose complex electrical, controls, communication, and system‑level integration issues. Support the implementation and integration of navigation, localization, fleet management, obstacle detection, and sensor‑based technologies. Validate vehicle behaviors, operational reliability, localization accuracy, and overall system performance. Work closely with third‑party robotics, navigation, controls, and automation suppliers to evaluate technologies and validate performance. Support the integration and troubleshooting of industrial and embedded communication systems, including CAN bus, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, TCP/IP, Modbus, MQTT, and related technologies. Support integration between autonomous vehicle systems, fleet management platforms, WMS/MES systems, and customer infrastructure. Develop and execute system verification, validation, and troubleshooting activities. Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action efforts for system‑level issues affecting performance or reliability. Support prototype builds, pilot deployments, production launches, and field implementation activities. Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and safety evaluations for autonomous systems. Support compliance with applicable safety standards and industry requirements. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, validation reports, test procedures, and troubleshooting documentation. Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, operations, suppliers, and customers throughout development and deployment activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, Embedded Systems, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Five or more years of experience developing complex electromechanical, robotic, automation, or mobile equipment systems. Strong understanding of system integration involving electrical, controls, embedded, software, and mechanical systems. Experience troubleshooting complex industrial, automation, or mobile equipment systems in real‑world operating environments. Strong hands‑on technical aptitude with electrical, controls, or automation systems. Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work independently with minimal oversight while maintaining accountability for technical outcomes. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced product‑development environment involving prototypes, custom systems, and emerging technologies. Preferred Qualifications Experience with AGVs, AMRs, industrial vehicles, automation, robotics, or mobile equipment systems. Experience integrating electrical, embedded, controls, and software‑driven systems within complex electromechanical products. Familiarity with industrial networking, motion systems, embedded controls, or autonomous technologies. Exposure to robotics, navigation systems, fleet management systems, machine vision, or sensor‑based technologies. Experience supporting products through prototype development, validation, production launch, or field deployment. Exposure to functional safety concepts, risk assessments, or safety‑rated control systems. Experience working with third‑party automation, controls, or technology‑integration partners. Previous experience within a small or growing organization where engineers have broad technical responsibilities. Key Competencies Self‑starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic engineering environment with minimal oversight. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a hands‑on engineering mindset. Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across engineering disciplines and organizational levels. Results‑driven approach with an emphasis on safety, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement. Adaptability and flexibility to support a broad range of engineering and integration activities. Strong technical curiosity and an interest in helping develop next‑generation automation and autonomous systems technologies. #J-18808-Ljbffr