Controls Developer

ZTR•Detroit, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Join us in Advancing the Environmental Global Impact within the Rail Industry. For nearly 40 years, ZTR has designed, developed and released products that have a positive environmental impact within the Rail Industry. Planning for an environmentally sustainable future means taking action today in preparation for tomorrow. Everyone has a role to play and we take ours seriously. As an Controls Developer, you will provide engineering support for our industry-leading products to our most valued customers. From resolving product related issues and addressing design challenges to troubleshooting technical problems, there's nothing you can't solve. Beyond problem-solving, you'll be collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure our products continue to deliver exceptional quality and value. This is role is based in the United States, in Detroit, Michigan, and reports directly to the Manager, Product Development - Controls Software, Support and Applications who is located in London, Ontario, Canada. Due to the nature of work, the successful candidate will be required to live in or close proximity to Detroit, Michigan.

Requirements

5+ years of experience supporting products as an Electrical Engineer
2+ years of field service experience
A related degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Control or Electronic
Proficient in PLCs (Siemens, Rockwell, etc.)
Strong technical writing and documentation skills
Experienced in all phases of the development life cycle
Profound understanding of control algorithms and design practices
Knowledgeable in industrial communication protocols (Profinet, RS-232, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate to an array of technical and non-technical audiences
Passion for learning and keeping up to date with new technologies
Ability to 20%-25% travel and work in industrial environments

Responsibilities

Provide top-tier engineering support to customers through troubleshooting, or addressing design challenges
Lead the design and implementation of product life cycle & roadmap activities
Select and validate suitable sensors, actuators and electronic components for system integration.
Identifying and driving product improvements initiatives including developing new algorithms, identifying system or part obsolescence, and cost reduction
Develop, maintain, and optimize technical and project processes using JIRA, Confluence, Word, etc.
Support on-site control system and locomotive commissioning at globally located rail yards