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# Principal / Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer

- **Company:** Tata Technologies, Inc.
- **Location:** Greencastle, PA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, CAN Bus, Hardware Design, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, MATLAB, Simulink, Verification and Validation (Software), Diagnostic Tools
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b281521acced9894

## About the Role

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in vehicle controls, CAN communication networks, control algorithm development, and hands-on machine testing within automotive, heavy-duty, construction, or agricultural equipment industries., * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related Engineering discipline.

 * 5-10 years of experience in Vehicle Controls Engineering.
 * Strong experience developing vehicle control systems and control strategies.
 * Hands-on experience performing physical vehicle testing and troubleshooting.
 * Experience with CAN Bus networks and SAE J1939 communications.
 * Proficiency with Vector CANalyzer and related diagnostic tools.
 * Experience with electrical architectures for automotive or heavy-duty vehicles.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., Experience in:
 * Construction Equipment
 * Agricultural Equipment
 * Heavy-Duty Vehicles
 * Off-Highway Mobile Equipment
 * Automotive Industry
 * Experience with boom lifts, aerial work platforms, telehandlers, or similar machinery.
 * Knowledge of embedded control systems and vehicle diagnostics., * Vehicle Controls
 * Control Strategy Development
 * Control Algorithms
 * Vehicle Testing
 * Machine Validation
 * CAN Bus
 * SAE J1939
 * CANalyzer
 * Vector Tools
 * Embedded Controls
 * Electrical Systems
 * Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
 * Verification & Validation (V&V)

Nice-to-Have Skills

 * Simulink / MATLAB
 * CANoe
 * Functional Safety
 * Vehicle Integration
 * Mechatronics
 * Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
 * Off-Highway Equipment Controls

## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Principal / Senior Vehicle Controls Engineer to support the development of next-generation high-capacity boom lift platforms. The engineer will play a key role in designing, implementing, testing, and validating advanced vehicle control strategies for off-highway mobile equipment., * Develop and implement advanced vehicle control strategies and control algorithms.

 * Design, integrate, and validate vehicle control systems for mobile machinery.
 * Perform hands-on vehicle and machine testing to validate system performance.
 * Diagnose and troubleshoot vehicle control issues during development and validation.
 * Support software and hardware integration activities.
 * Analyze CAN communications and vehicle network behavior.
 * Utilize Vector CANalyzer and related tools for diagnostics and validation.
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to bring products from concept to production.
 * Support system verification, validation, and production readiness activities.