Description
At KOVATERA we’re forging a new kind of mining utility vehicle company by combining advanced integrated electronics and electric drivetrains with our rugged KOVATERA vehicles to create the future of mining utility transportation. Our vision is to deliver purpose‑built vehicles that enhance the daily operations of our users. From our headquarters in Sudbury Ontario, we have designed and manufactured over 1200 vehicles in our 4 main product lines.
We currently manufacture an exciting line of both diesel and battery‑electric (BEV) machines.
Job Duties<br/><br/>Perform and/or manage the selection and design of electrical and hydraulic systems to interface controllers to peripheral devices such as vehicle lighting systems, engine control, data acquisition devices, AC panels, compressors, motors, camera systems, etc.
Create and/or oversee detailed wire harness solid-models, BOMs, electrical and hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness production drawings.
Ensure established best practices for routing and securing HV cables, LV cables, bonding cables, and wire harnesses are followed.
Oversee or participate in programming and testing PLC, CAN bus and HMI systems.
Supervise the upload, download and troubleshoot PLC and HMI programs and other related software used in all aspects of vehicle operation.
Action and/or manage document improvement opportunities in electrical designs using established processes (ECR/NCR).
Perform and/or manage the design and manufacture of special aftermarket harness assemblies and sub-assemblies that are vehicle / customer specific.
Occasionally troubleshoot peripheral device and control system malfunctions on production equipment, reworking and repairing findings as required.
Occasionally undertake data analysis and analyze/summarize information collected from data logging equipment.
Support production with build issues and troubleshooting.
Manage, coach, and provide technical direction to direct reports (Electrical Technologists and Hydraulic Specialists).
Required Skills<br/><br/>Graduation from an Engineering / Engineering Technologist Program or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable experience in design, interpreting, updating, and cataloguing of engineering drawings, equipment layouts/schematics, specifications.
Experience with CANBUS and Ethernet network design, integration, testing, and troubleshooting.
Experience with and knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and a variety of interfaces (USB, CANbus, etc.) – Familiarity with ERP programs, work order systems, etc.
Experience utilizing a variety of computer software programs such as 3D parametric solid modelling, AutoCad Electrical, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.
Preferred Skills<br/><br/>Experience with design or service of industrial / off‑highway BEV machines.
Familiar with ISO, ANSI, CSA, and other country specific electrical safety regulations as required.
Experience with electrical system design for off‑highway vehicles.
Experience with underground mining mobile equipment would be ideal.
Experience working with CAN J1939 and LIN communication protocol and their application software tools.
Kovatera offers employees competitive wages, perks, and a pension package, salary commensurate with experience. A combination of office and shop environments. Relocation assistance is negotiable, if required.
We thank all applicants in advance for their application and interest in Kovatera Inc. However, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.<br/><br/>#J-18808-Ljbffr
