Controls Engineer
About The Position
The position is for a Software Engineer at Fives Cincinnati. This person will have the responsibilities of designing, supporting, and maintaining the control software of our composite laying equipment, which utilize gantry and robotic manipulators, and their peripheral equipment. Description of Typical Duties: Write and maintain code in VB.NET WinForms, C, C++, and many IEC 61131-3 PLC languages. Use Microsoft's Visual Studio and TIA Portal development environments. Target code to run on Windows, Intime RTOS and Siemens Operate platforms. Manage source controlled with Mercurial and Git. Plans for C# and/or Indusoft development for future HMIs. Utilize OPC-UA, Access Databases, and Modbus-TCP on various applications. Focus on continuously improving and optimizing system performance and increasing control system functionality and capability. Participate in cross-functional design reviews. Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and software issues. Possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Work well in a team and with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- BS in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Computer) or Computer Science
- Relevant years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
- Preferably 5 or more years of relevant controls and software programming experience
- Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status (green card)
Nice To Haves
- Experience with multi axis servo systems design, motion control systems, and robotic interfaces
- Experience with sensor interfaces, IO, fieldbus, and related technology
- Experience with integrating machine safety systems within software applications
- Experience with software quality systems/processes
Responsibilities
- Designing control software
- Supporting control software
- Maintaining control software
- Write and maintain code in VB.NET WinForms, C, C++, and many IEC 61131-3 PLC languages
- Use Microsoft's Visual Studio and TIA Portal development environments
- Target code to run on Windows, Intime RTOS and Siemens Operate platforms
- Manage source controlled with Mercurial and Git
- Plans for C# and/or Indusoft development for future HMIs
- Utilize OPC-UA, Access Databases, and Modbus-TCP on various applications
- Focus on continuously improving and optimizing system performance and increasing control system functionality and capability
- Participate in cross-functional design reviews
- Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and software issues
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Work well in a team and with minimal supervision
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Machinery Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
