Automation Controls Software Engineer III - Relocation Assistance Eligible

Progressive Machine & Design•Victor, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Controls Software Engineer III is responsible for providing controls programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment. This role involves working independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects, with occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers. The engineer will set technical direction for others on complex projects and perform peer reviews of their work. Responsibilities include reviewing customer requirements, proposals, and cost estimates, creating custom control and HMI programs using standard or customer-provided code, and developing custom device driver code. The role also requires attending Mechanical Design Reviews, entering I/O into controller programs, programming sequences based on timing charts, downloading programs, and commissioning control hardware. Debugging of both control hardware and software, including sequences, modes of operation, special functions, fault detection, and recovery, is a key aspect. Participation in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) is also expected.

Requirements

BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.
10+ years of experience with 3 or more of the following: PLC Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron), HMI Programming (Rockwell, Siemens, and/or Omron), Robot Programming (Fanuc, ABB, Epson, Staubli, and/or Kuka), Vision Systems (Cognex, Keyence, Matrox, and/or Teledyne Dalsa), Industrial Protocols (Ethernet/IP, ProfiNet, EtherCat, and/or IOLink).
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
Ability to work in decimal, octal hexadecimal, and binary numbering systems.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates, and ratios.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Organized.
Detail oriented.
Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to take direction.
Creative/Innovative.
Time management skills.

Responsibilities

Provide controls programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment.
Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
Provide occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers.
Set technical direction for other engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
Perform peer review of other engineers’ work for accuracy and thoroughness.
Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, and PMD cost estimate.
Create custom control & HMI programs using provided standard code and device drivers, or end-customer provided code and/or formats.
Create custom device driver code.
Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality and suggest concepts & componentry to meet functional & safety requirements.
Enter I/O into controller programs using control schematics.
Program intended sequences into controller programs using timing charts provided by Mechanical Engineering.
Download completed programs.
Commission control hardware.
Debug control hardware for out-of-box failures, intended design, and correct wiring/plumbing.
Debug control software, including all intended sequences, modes of operation, special functions, fault detection, fault recovery, tooling return, and interface.
Participate in Factory Acceptance Test at PMD.
Participate in Site Acceptance Test at end-customer’s facility.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Observe safety procedures.
Perform any other assigned task within scope of position, federal and state regulations.