Senior Controls Engineer

Yamaha has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Controls Engineer to join our Marine team in Kennesaw, GA. This role will drive the development of cutting-edge marine solutions, focusing on both software and electrical engineering aspects, with an emphasis on perception in marine environment. As a Senior Controls Engineer, you'll leverage your extensive experience in both software and electrical engineering to lead innovative marine solutions. You'll work on production development projects, ensuring proper software configuration, hardware / software integration, and adherence to industry standards and safety protocols. Strong communication skills for international collaboration, especially between US and Japan, are essential. The anticipated initial project is perception systems for leisure marine applications, leveraging camera / sonar / sensor etc. The assigned projects may evolve and differ to accommodate with the products strategy.

What you'll be doing :

• Lead and drive the development of new features, content, and products within the Production Software & Systems team, focusing on software and electrical engineering for Electronic Control Units (ECUs), Multi-Function Displays (MFDs), and other marine applications, while ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments, design and implement focusing on safety measures of the software defined products in the marine applications, create detailed electrical schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate international collaboration efforts, working closely with global teams to ensure alignment and successful project execution.
• Support business operations by contributing to strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Manage export / import control processes, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Guide external resources and teams in delivering features, content, and products
• Take ownership of the development of the assigned product(s) as project / technical lead throughout the entire development process from ideation to testing.
• Mentor junior engineers with the technology expertise and business acumen, emphasizing safety practices across the different levels of products in use
• Stay updated with industry trends, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with global operational rules and regulations.

What you need to be successful :

Preferred Qualifications

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!

What's in it for you :

Reports to : Sr Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, veteran or disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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