Test and Validation Engineer (Systems Engineer)

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: As MineStar Controller, you will support Command for Hauling (CfH) Development and Validation work and various other testing related to autonomous operation.

Job Duties:

• Implementing MineStar® Command and maximizing system performance.
• Through close collaboration internally and externally, you will become a trusted advisor for development teams.
• Supporting and advising onboard Truck Engineers in all aspects of Minestar® system performance, including minimizing downtime.
• Providing technical support to Truck Engineers and less experienced Controllers.
• Supporting hardware and software installation and configuration through establishing Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
• Measure, benchmark, and report on MineStar® Command System performance, and suggest opportunities for improvements.
• Developing training and process material.
• Identifying, documenting, and reporting on issues.

Reason/motivation for request:

• Addition

Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”

Typical task breakdown:

• Plan, develop, and execute validation activities for MineStar products and features.
• Create test plans, test procedures, and validation reports to support product development and release readiness.
• Validate MineStar functionality across proving ground
• Investigate, reproduce, troubleshoot, and document complex software and system issues.
• Partner with development teams to identify root causes and verify corrective actions.
• Support integration testing involving onboard machine systems, MineStar applications, network infrastructure, and supporting technologies.
• Analyze test data and provide recommendations to improve product quality, reliability, and customer experience.
• Collaborate with product groups, validation teams, field follow engineers, and MineStar support teams.

Interaction with team:

• Collaboration through in-person or virtual meetings, email, instant messaging, or face to face communication

Team Structure

• 31 team members but will have more interaction with onsite expert operators. They will be interfacing over teams meeting with Peoria software developers. Work environment:

• Hot, dry, dusty work environment that is comparable to working in Mining Applications
• Work site is a remote building on the property

Years of experience: 5-7 years; 3 years with Masters

• Degree requirement: Requires a bachelor’s degree in an accredited Engineering or Computer Science curriculum or in lieu of a degree experience in test or development of control systems, vehicles, engines, or technologies such as autonomy.
• Do you accept internships as job experience: yes; Hands on project work (School clubs like SAE or anything where they get to build/develop/test their projects)
• Are there past or additional job titles or roles that would provide comparable background to this role: Something in the vehicle test or validation space. Working with the equipment that the company produces.

Top 3 Skills Computer literate (windows operating system) Troubleshooting issues in complex systems Problem solving

Additional Technical Skills (Required) Technical troubleshooting Software product testing

(Desired) Ubuntu or Linux operating systems Test planning/documentation Autonomous systems such as perception, planning, or positioning

Soft Skills (Required) Problem Solving The ability to communicate technical information The ability to work independently Teamwork Time Management

Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) retirement plan Voluntary benefits and insurance options Referral bonus opportunities Pre-tax commuter benefits