Software Controls Engineer

Link Engineering Company•Plymouth, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Link Engineering Company (LINK) is a premier designer and manufacturer of precision test equipment, specializing in customized solutions for the Automotive, Aviation, Off-Highway, Rail, and Civil Engineering industries. Headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, LINK maintains testing laboratories, manufacturing, and support facilities globally. Established in 1935, LINK is a family-owned company that values its customers and employees, offering continuous opportunities for learning and skill development. The company seeks a talented Software Controls Engineer to configure software based on machine specifications in support of equipment sales. This role involves all phases of the product lifecycle, including customer specifications, design reviews, secure coding, implementation, testing, training, and support.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field.
Minimum of 3 years of experience with embedded systems or software-based controls to control electro-mechanical systems.
Understanding of hardware and software designs.
Strong capability and understanding of mechanical, electrical and software engineering fundamentals.
Analysis of test data to determine possible reasons for malfunction.
Identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Demonstrated experience being highly motivated and self-directed.
Ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work well in a Team environment.
Ability to work under pressure.
Hands-on problem solving and continuous improvement support.
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong independent organizational and analytical skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

Work with internal software development toolset and environment, using it with other tools and languages to meet customer project specifications.
Perform software development using multiple environments including C, C#, .NET, Delphi, ProLINK, and CodeLINK for configuration and implementation of customer projects.
Collaborate with the engineering team and customers to develop practical controls concepts, sometimes without detailed equipment or testing specifications.
Enhance the capabilities of LINK test equipment and support the latest industry procedures, standards, and new R&D opportunities by working with customers and test laboratories.
Assist internal and external end-users with technical issues.
Participate in code reviews and adhere to the build and deploy strategy for assigned software development projects, using the designated version control system and code repository.
Ensure project milestone feature and timing obligations are met.
Proactively communicate obstacles and new timing projections to supervisor.
Participate and present at meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Work cooperatively with other development team members.
Define test plans and perform validation testing to confirm system design and functional requirements are met.
Strictly avoid the use of local or personal repositories, ensuring the latest version of all code is posted to LINK-owned environments and repositories.
Adhere to secure software development processes and maintain cognizance and reporting of potential security vulnerabilities.
Ensure work is performed in a safe manner using all available safety equipment.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Possess mental faculties consistent with performing the minimum requirements of the job.
Adhere and perform all duties aligned with the core values of the LINK Group organization: Can-Do Attitude, Courage, Commitment, Humility and Accountability.