About JLG, an Oshkosh company

JLG began in 1969, when our founder, John L. Grove set out to resolve growing safety concerns in the construction industry. Since then we have been committed to understanding the challenges and delivering innovative solutions to the access market. We partner with customers to provide quality equipment, training opportunities and trusted support within the access industry. We are a global company, and our products—including mobile elevating work platforms, telehandlers, utility vehicles and accessories—can be found all over the world.

JLG is seeking a Controls System Engineer to lead manufacturing system projects. This individual is responsible for developing control system applications that are a key to the success of the JLG Business and Operational Technology practice. This individual must provide leadership in project implementation and technical solutions.

YOUR IMPACT

Act as Subject Matter Expert in factory controls while leading factory control systems projects interfacing with Digital Technology and Operations teams

Able to lead PFMEAs in collaboration with project team members

Design and build control panels

Read/Write/Solution PLCs, SCADA (Ignition), HMIs, and other controls systems

Facilitate test case development and implementation

Develop and enforce a standard operating procedure (SOP) for project startups, ensuring that all necessary equipment and documentation are prepared and reviewed in advance

Perform startups, customer/end user training, and field troubleshooting

Perform equipment upgrades and retrofits, as required

Level 3 support for the plants on control systems

Responsible for schematic creation, controls layouts, BOM creation and other design documentation ensuring accuracy and maintain as-built drawings

Responsible for electrical drawing approvals

Ensure thorough documentation of all work, including technical details, changes, and project progress

Conduct regular debriefs to discuss project progress, challenges, and ensure corrective actions are taken

Define standard components list, electrical standards and programming standards

Other duties, as required

Travel up to 20%

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following: Electrical Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Software Engineering; or Related Field

Minimum 3 -5 years’ experience in Manufacturing Systems’ Controls Engineering

Experience with electrical and automation components, circuits, standards, and common practices

Significant experience solutioning & developing code on controls systems including PLCs, SCADA & HMIs

Understands communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT, Profinet, Modbus RTU, and others

Competent in SQL reads/writes

Basic understanding of networking

Adept at safety controllers and circuits

Leadership skills with a strong emphasis on proactive management and clear, timely communication

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Good interpersonal skills, motivated and team player

Detail-oriented with an emphasis on planning, documentation, and follow-up

Able to adapt to changes in priorities and stay organized in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Performs well under pressure and tight deadlines

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with virtual machines and operating systems

Experience with Rockwell PLCs, VFDs, and Ignition EDGE

Understands Servo drives and motors

Machine Vision and Robotics experience

WHY JLG, AN OSHKOSH COMPANY?

Moving the future forward is our priority and this includes your future. We encourage professional development and champion our employees’ success through various skills and training opportunities. Named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies™ by Ethisphere Institute for six consecutive years, everything we do at Oshkosh is guided by our core values and the ~15k+ team members around the world who embody them.

We put people first. We do the right thing. We persevere. We are better together.

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Pay Range:

The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success.

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

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