Software & Controls Engineer – Embedded Systems for Mining Machinery

About the role

Our client, a leading manufacturer of mobile mining machinery, is looking for a Software & Controls Engineer to design, develop, integrate, test and maintain embedded software and control systems for underground mining machines. The role focuses on embedded C/C++, C#, structured text, CAN bus diagnostics and bootloaders while requiring solid electrical systems knowledge.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management and cross‑functional engineering teams to translate machine‑level needs into software and controls requirements.
• Architect, implement and review embedded software/firmware for new features, diagnostics, algorithms, I/O handling and safety functions (primarily in C/C++).
• Develop control strategies and algorithms; define performance criteria; create validation plans (SIL/HIL) and execute tests to verify requirements.
• Perform hands‑on hardware bring‑up, board support/configuration, interface definition, system debugging and code optimisation.
• Configure and integrate communication protocols such as CAN/CANopen/J1939, RS‑232/422/485 and TCP/IP/Ethernet.
• Create and maintain technical documentation including requirements, architecture/design specifications, test plans, release notes and user/service guides.
• Ensure interface compatibility across machine iterations through close collaboration with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic design engineers.
• Apply safety regulations and standards (ISO/ANSI/CSA/IEC) relevant to the customer geography.
• Support commissioning, troubleshooting and remote/field diagnostics, providing guidance to technicians and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members and lead design reviews while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to test sites and customer locations as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Engineering in Computer & Electronics or Mechatronics (required).
• 3‑5 years of experience in embedded software/firmware and control systems for mobile machinery or industrial equipment.
• Experience with control architecture design and real‑time embedded systems (RTOS advantageous).

Required skills

• Proficiency in embedded C/C++ and/or C#; exposure to Python and Structured Text.
• Practical knowledge of DC electrical systems, wiring practices, sensors/actuators and power management.
• Familiarity with communication protocols: CAN, CANopen, J1939, RS‑232, RS‑422, RS‑485, TCP/IP and Ethernet.
• Experience with version control using Git.
• Ability to design, model, simulate and analyse control systems using MATLAB/Simulink or similar tools.
• Strong debugging skills with oscilloscopes, logic analysers and ability to interpret schematics and datasheets.
• Knowledge of ISO/ANSI/CSA/IEC electrical and functional safety principles for mobile machinery.
• Familiarity with BOM structures and DFMEA processes.
• Ability to develop HIL/SIL test harnesses and author unit, integration and automated regression tests.