Systems Engineering Lead

Liebherr USA
Newport News, VA
The Systems Engineer Lead is responsible for leading the technical aspects of research, development, design, and validation of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic hardware and associated control logic for use in large mining haul trucks and/or large autonomous mining haul trucks.

Responsibilities
  • Develops mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electro-mechanical systems for use on large mining haul trucks and/or large autonomous mining haul trucks.
  • Performs system calculations and/or simulations.
  • Creates schematic representations of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electromechanical systems.
  • Interfaces with other disciplines (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, etc.) to create specifications/requirements that outline control system logic necessary for haul truck functions.
  • Writes software and/or uses model-based design techniques to develop software modules.
  • Develops detailed test requests to initiate both component and system level testing and validation.
  • Works independently and as a team member with other engineers, designers, and production personnel or on ad hoc projects.
  • Participates in the Engineering Development Program.
  • Research electric and hydraulic components for use in control systems.
  • Research solutions to optimize system designs and parameters with analytical methods.
  • Interfaces with other disciplines (Mechanical, Hydraulic, Electrical, etc.) to specify proper control components (PLC’s, computing platforms, HMI, and other associated hardware).
  • Estimates time and cost requirements for the development and serial production of haul truck systems.
  • Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data.
  • Confers with Engineers and other personnel to develop operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
  • Trains, mentors, and develops Engineers and other personnel on operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, and providing technical information. (Autonomy).
  • Reviews and approves designs of mechanical and/or electrical systems to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications. (Autonomy)
  • Responsibilities include technical leadership within System Engineering team.
  • Fulfill the role of Scrum Master for System Engineering Jira / Project Place agile work planning process in alignment with the department goals and direction set by the System Engineering Manager.
  • Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work, addressing complaints and resolving problems.


Competencies
  • A Master of Science Degree or Master of Engineering Degree (M.S./ M.E.) with 6 to 8 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment or, a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSME, BSEE, BS Mechatronics Engineer or BSCompE) with 8 to 10 years of relevant electrical experience in an engineering environment.
  • Ability to mathematically model mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
  • Ability to review and post process machine data logs to develop future system operational parameters using Matlab or similar high-performance language for technical computing.
  • Ability to learn programming languages and/or model-based code development.
  • Ability to write specifications and requirements that describe system function and logic.
  • Ability to apply basic electrical equations to circuit analysis.
  • Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as algebra, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
  • Ability to install and modify basic control system wiring. (Autonomy)
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to review schematics depicting system operation and design.
  • Proficiency in system modeling techniques using Matlab/Simulink.
  • Understanding of the model-based code development processes and tools.
  • Knowledge of industrial hydraulics.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Knowledge of automated control. (Product Engineering)
  • Ability to review and perform CAD layouts in a 3D modeling software.
  • Ability to review and post process machine data logs to develop future system operational parameters using Code Glyphworks or similar.
  • Knowledge of Project Management tools. (ex. Microsoft Project) (Product Engineering)
  • Ability to accurately scope technical projects and develop supporting documentation. (Product Engineering)
  • Ability to write specifications that describe system function and logic.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance manuals, and procedure manuals, software specifications.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. (Product Engineering)
  • Knowledge of robotic and/or autonomous systems. (Autonomy)
  • Knowledge of automated control. (Autonomy)
  • Ability to create schematics depicting system operation and design.
  • Knowledge of Project Management tools. (ex. Microsoft Project) (Autonomy)
  • Ability to accurately scope technical projects and develop supporting documentation. (Autonomy)
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. (Autonomy)
  • Travel domestically and internationally up to 15% of the time
  • Ability to obtain and maintain driver’s license and passport.
  • Ability to maintain Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) certification

Our Offer
An interesting and ambitious role in a successful international company. We offer a secure work environment with a comprehensive benefits package that includes major medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan with company match, paid vacation and personal days and competitive salary. Referral Bonus: Tier III

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Thomas Steele.
Liebherr-America, Inc. and its US affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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The Company
In line with its international growth, Liebherr’s venture into the United States began in 1970. Within a couple of years, the company expanded and completed its production facilities in Newport News, Virginia, for its product line of hydraulic excavators. It was later converted into Liebherr’s manufacturing facility for mining trucks and remains home to Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News, Co. In addition to its production facility, Liebherr markets a wide variety of products and technologies its companies located across the United States. The companies are Liebherr-Aerospace Saline, Inc., Liebherr Gear Technology, Inc., Liebherr Automation Systems, Co., and Liebherr USA, Co., the umbrella company for eight divisions that are positioned across the United States.

Location
Liebherr Mining Equipment Newport News Co.
4100 Chestnut Avenue
23607 Newport News, VA
United States (US)

Contact
Thomas Steele
[email protected]
Posted 2026-02-16

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