Controls Software Engineer

Ascent Aerospace•Macomb Township, MI

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About The Position

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution. As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base. The individual will provide engineering, integration, and technical support for the manufacturing of automated assembly equipment. The individual will assume a lead role in the programming, commissioning, and software testing phase. It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to design, program, test, and start-up the system in our clients’ facility. Design work includes PLC logic, CNC programming, HMI programming, and drive configuration. The individual will be an integral part of the team from concept through production and will be counted on to represent Ascent Aerospace in a professional manner, especially during the critical commissioning and buy off phase.

Requirements

BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Systems Engineering.
Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
Experience in C# Programming language is preferred.
This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required.

Nice To Haves

Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Project Execution – Knowledge of project life cycle; management of project requirements and execution through design and integration.
Interpersonal Skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things when working with the various Internal/External stakeholders.
Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings.
Written Communications – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
Planning/organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
Safety and security – the individual actively promote and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses office equipment and materials properly.
Strategic Planning – Working in a team environment to establish group goal and objectives and developing/implementing action plans focused on achievement.

Responsibilities

Responsible for automated controls system design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
Design, write, test, implement, and document PLC and HMI software.
Support installation, commissioning, and production support of the systems at various customer facilities.
Completes the design of complex systems that integrate both hardware and software controls elements.
Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution.
Work with other integration engineers on researching new technologies which can be applied to aerospace applications to improve system design and performance.
Reviews Program department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting program performance to management and Customers.
Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies.
Any additional duties assigned by management.