Controls Software Designer A

TekWissen•Louisville, KY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Designs and commissions electrical and fluid control systems for applications that include welders, robots, assembly, conveyance, and transfer systems. Applies engineering and computer science knowledge, principles, and techniques to develop software system programming and documentation. Facilitates the build process by troubleshooting connection issues and commissions and debugs equipment in the build shop and/or at end-user sites. This professional position requires resource-management skills to direct and monitor others’ tasks and the ability to make autonomous decisions based on experience and project requirements. The role supports production part runs, improves and debugs PLC programs, troubleshoots peripherals and PLC applications, and works with team members on error-proofing and process improvements. It also includes maintaining alarms and HMI indicators according to Ford standards and running the GVOSS compare file to verify compliance. The position is a two-month temporary onsite assignment in Louisville, Kentucky.

Responsibilities

Design and commission electrical and fluid control systems for welders, robots, assembly, conveyance, and transfer systems.
Develop software system programming and documentation using engineering and computer science principles and techniques.
Troubleshoot connection issues to facilitate the build process.
Commission and debug equipment in the build shop and/or at end-user sites.
Direct and monitor tasks of others and make autonomous decisions based on experience and project requirements.
Debug and clean up current PLC programs.
Provide production support for part runs.
Work with the team to develop error-proofing solutions and improvements.
Provide management with feedback on progress and roadblocks.
Troubleshoot peripherals and PLC applications as needed.
Clean up alarms and HMI indicators according to Ford standards.
Run the GVOSS compare file to ensure standards are followed.
Collaborate with and support other team members as needed.
Troubleshoot Rockwell Automation VFDs or drives.