Automation Controls Software Engineer III
About The Position
The Automation Controls Software Engineer III is responsible for providing controls programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects. Occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers. Set technical direction for other engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects. Peer Review of other engineers’ work for accuracy and thoroughness. Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, and PMD cost estimate. Use provided standard code and device drivers, or use end-customer provided code and/or formats to create custom control & HMI programs. Create custom device driver code. Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality; and suggest concepts & componentry to meet functional & safety requirements. Using control schematics, enter I/O into controller programs. Using timing chart provided by Mechanical Engineering, program intended sequences into controller programs. 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. OTHER DUTIES Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Observe safety procedures. Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.
Requirements
- BS in EE, EET, Mechatronics, related engineering field; or demonstrated equivalent experience.
- (10+ years) 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
- Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
- Occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers.
- Set technical direction for other engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
- Peer Review of other engineers’ work for accuracy and thoroughness.
- Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, and PMD cost estimate.
- Use provided standard code and device drivers, or use end-customer provided code and/or formats to create custom control & HMI programs.
- Create custom device driver code.
- Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality; and suggest concepts & componentry to meet functional & safety requirements.
- Using control schematics, enter I/O into controller programs.
- Using timing chart provided by Mechanical Engineering, program intended sequences into controller programs.
- 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.
- Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
