Senior Robotics Engineer

Komatsu - Warrendale, PA

Full-time - Senior

Warrendale, PA

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Senior Robotics Engineer at Komatsu America Corp. is responsible for developing machine automation and autonomy software, focusing on perception, mapping, and path planning. This role involves leading design and testing efforts, coaching junior engineers, and ensuring compliance with global standards for design and safety. The engineer will work on various aspects of software development and may require some travel for project evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Develop machine automation & autonomy software including perception, mapping, and path planning using geometric based, machine learning and fusion techniques
• Lead design, prototype, test, deploy and productionize automation & autonomy software
• Provide conceptual and strategic solutions to solve problems associated with automation & autonomy projects
• Coach entry to mid-level engineers in robotics software development
• Complete all aspects of software development including requirement review, effort estimation, design, reviews, programming, functional testing, and release
• Design, program, and unit test efficient software that satisfies programming standards and meets functional requirements
• Design software interfaces to integrate custom and COTS components: sensors, controllers etc.
• Develop and participate in programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards
• Perform reviews and functional testing of peer software to support team-based agile software practices
• Participate in system/architectural design efforts for core control software
• Comply with version management and development branching policies using Git
• Implement effective Change Management to achieve desired organizational outcomes
• Some domestic, overseas travel and underground mines is possible.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Robotics, Computer Vision, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Computer Science or Computer Engineering degree
• BS with 8+ years' (or) MS with 6+ years' industry experience in Robotics or Autonomous vehicle domain including Perception, Path Planning and Positioning
• Extensive experience in robotics software development
• Hands-on programming experience in C++
• Experience working with sensors such as Lidars, Cameras and Radars
• Experience working in Linux environment