About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This Controls Engineer role (field-focused) supports the test, validation and operation of autonomous or semi-autonomous machinery. You will work on real machines in the field and collaborate closely with software and hardware teams to verify system performance and customer fit.

• Plan and execute test & validation activities for control and autonomy systems
• Conduct on-machine testing and troubleshooting during field runs
• Collect, process and analyze test data to draw conclusions and recommend improvements
• Interface with software developers to reproduce issues, align test plans and provide clear requirements
• Interact with customers and end users during testing to gather feedback and log field observations
• Maintain test documentation, electrical schematics and test reports

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Qualifications

• 2–4 years relevant experience in control systems, vehicle/equipment testing, engines or autonomy technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science — OR equivalent hands-on experience in test or controls development
• Internships considered as valid experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills with complex electromechanical systems
• Comfortable using Windows-based tools and basic data analysis workflows
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to summarize technical findings for engineers and non-technical stakeholders
• Able to work independently in field environments and as part of cross-functional teams
• Good time management and organizational skills

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Preferred / Technical Skills

• Ubuntu / Linux familiarity (desired)
• Test planning and test documentation best practices
• Reading and using electrical schematics
• Knowledge of autonomous systems (perception, planning, positioning) is a plus
• Experience with on-machine instrumentation and data-logging tools
• Basic scripting or data-analysis skills (CSV, MATLAB, Python, etc.) helpful

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay: $89,344 per year (estimated)
• Full-time role; benefits depend on the hiring organization but commonly include standard medical, paid time off, and retirement plan options
• Careertakes will share additional compensation and benefits details if you move forward in the process

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Location & Work Environment

• Work location: Madera Canyon, AZ — this is field/onsite work near and on large machinery
• The role requires frequent ascending and descending around machines and the ability to carry a backpack and test equipment on-site
• Some local travel between test sites may be required
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities — please let us know during the process

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client is operating in the Engineering space and is focused on vehicle/machinery systems, autonomy integration and real-world test validation. This opening is posted by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter supporting the client’s hiring process.

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Disqualifiers / Physical Requirements

• Candidates who are not able or willing to frequently climb and descend around machines while carrying a backpack or test gear should not apply
• Must be able to perform field work in outdoor/industrial settings

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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