Controls Software Engineer

DWFritz Career • Wilsonville, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

At DWFritz, we are a leading provider in the field of automation. Using world-class practices and cutting-edge technology, we produce brilliant automation solutions for our clients. Our mission is to be a Great Place to Work, with structured activities to interact across teams, develop your skills, make an impact, and celebrate wins! Our benefits package includes: Company pays 100% of Employee-only premiums for: HSA (with company contributions) or PPO Medical Insurance Dental (low-cost buy-up option available) Vision 401k with a 3% automatic company contribution and 3% match Company-paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Additional voluntary life insurance levels available PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time Onsite gym with lockers & showers Responsibilities Works with a team of other experienced and innovative engineers and technicians to develop first time, custom automated equipment. Works on projects from the analysis of a client’s needs through component selection, control software design, programming, debug, installation, final buy-off with customer, and follow-on warranty/upgrade support. Drives personal or company vehicle to customers’ facilities for project meetings, design reviews, start-up training, and follow-up review. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities C#.NET/C++ programming skills. Proficient C#.NET GUI development skills. Ability to read schematics. Able to integrate into an existing software engineering team environment. Able to use existing standards, procedures, and practices. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines in a multi-tasking environment. Sense of urgency to meet project schedules. Ability to maintain confidentiality. PC-based machine controls skills. Servo based motion control skills. Use Microsoft software – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, etc. Must possess a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance. Requires domestic/international travel for installation and support. Typically, 3, 3-week trips/year. Must be eligible for or have a valid passport. Education and Experience BSEE or BSME required. 7 years additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree. Minimum of 3 years recent automated machine controls experience (including hands-on debugging of real-time machine control software, electronics, and mechanical systems) required. 3 years’ experience programming C#.NET/C++ required. Experience with Vision Control Software (GIT, VSS, Subversion) and Machine Vision programming preferred. Experience in Robotic hardware/software systems integration preferred. Interpersonal Contacts External to DWFritz We are an ITAR protected facility and due to the nature of your role, you may come into contact with ITAR-related project information. Your citizenship status will determine what access you have at the facility. External to DWFritz Customer, suppliers. Internal to DWFritz Manufacturing staff, project managers, and technical writers. Work Environment Onsite requirement. Physical Requirements The physical demands listed here are typical for the role and may be modified upon request for reasonable accommodation. The employee may be working at a personal computer workstation for most of the workday, both in a professional office environment and on the shop floor. The position requires the employee to communicate with others including talking and hearing, sometimes in environments with significant ambient noise. The employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment and gear for much of the workday. The employee must be able to ascend and descend ladders, work in confined spaces, and be mobile / working on their feet for much of the day. The employee may occasionally lift up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, kneel, and grasp. Travel: 10-30% Equal Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Requirements

• C#.NET/C++ programming skills.
• Proficient C#.NET GUI development skills.
• Ability to read schematics.
• Able to integrate into an existing software engineering team environment.
• Able to use existing standards, procedures, and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet project deadlines in a multi-tasking environment.
• Sense of urgency to meet project schedules.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• PC-based machine controls skills.
• Servo based motion control skills.
• Use Microsoft software – Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
• Requires domestic/international travel for installation and support. Typically, 3, 3-week trips/year.
• Must be eligible for or have a valid passport.
• BSEE or BSME required.
• 7 years additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 3 years recent automated machine controls experience (including hands-on debugging of real-time machine control software, electronics, and mechanical systems) required.
• 3 years’ experience programming C#.NET/C++ required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Vision Control Software (GIT, VSS, Subversion) and Machine Vision programming preferred.
• Experience in Robotic hardware/software systems integration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team of other experienced and innovative engineers and technicians to develop first time, custom automated equipment.
• Works on projects from the analysis of a client’s needs through component selection, control software design, programming, debug, installation, final buy-off with customer, and follow-on warranty/upgrade support.
• Drives personal or company vehicle to customers’ facilities for project meetings, design reviews, start-up training, and follow-up review.

Benefits

• Company pays 100% of Employee-only premiums for: HSA (with company contributions) or PPO Medical Insurance
• Dental (low-cost buy-up option available)
• Vision
• 401k with a 3% automatic company contribution and 3% match
• Company-paid Short-Term, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Additional voluntary life insurance levels available
• PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, and Paid Volunteer Time
• Onsite gym with lockers & showers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level