Advanced Controls Engineer

An engineer in this position develops and maintains software & occasionally electrical controls hardware for Friction Based Metal Processing Machines.
Job Responsibilities:

• Interpret control requirements, especially software, from customer/internal specifications
• Develop flow charts, sequence of operations, and other high level controls documentation
• Primarily responsible for developing and maintaining Machine Controller software with a focus on new and advanced development items
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software
    • Primarily in IEC 61131 Structured Text, but some in Ladder Logic
  • Computer Numerical Controller (CNC) software
    • Primarily in IEC 61131 Structured Text
  • Human Machine Interface (HMI) software (Using HMI builder software, like RSView)
• Assists in developing advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI) software (written in advanced program languages such as Visual Basic, (“.net”), C#, & XAML etc.)
• Follows established standards for software architecture and programming conventions
• Contributes to development and improvement of the standard architecture and programming conventions
• Assist in the creation of electrical control schematics & other hardware design documentation
• Assist in the creation of Bill of Materials listing electrical components for hardware design
• Provide technical content for documents such as machine set-up manuals, operation instructions, and help files
• Support Assembler, Electrical Technicians, and Project Manager during machine build
• Support startup and debug of equipment
• Support Project Manager during Run-off (Factory Acceptance Testing) of equipment
• Provides remote technical support to customers via email, phone, and remote access software

Required Experience, Education, Skills:

• College degree (BS-minimum) in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.  (BS Degrees in other fields may be considered if the course work and experience supports the skill set listed below)
• At least 1-5 years experience software development and/or machine controls
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. permanently
• Ability to work with the standard IEC 61131 programming languages such as Structured Text, Ladder Logic, Function Block, etc.
• Ability to develop and modify computer programs in Visual Basic, C#, and XAML
• The ability and willingness to learn new processes and programming languages
• Ability to implement advanced mathematics in software
• Must have excellent communication, collaboration, & leadership skills
• The ability and willingness to learn new processes and programming languages
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and the use of Macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience with B&R Automation products, specifically Automation Runtime and Automation Studio.
• Familiar with HMI development software
• Familiar with NC programming (G-Codes etc.)
• Understanding of manufacturing machinery, especially controls
• Understanding of basic electrical circuits
• Familiar with using Computer Aided Design/Drafting (AutoCAD) to design and draft Electrical Controls Drawings
• Knowledgeable in Model View ViewModel (MVVM) as a preferred form of programming for Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
• Proficient with basic Network configuration tasks
• Foreign Language experience helpful (Spanish, German, Chinese or French).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Ability to travel (potentially internationally)
2. Ability to function in a shop environment
3. Ability to work in an office environment
4. Visual Acuity:

   Ability to work at a computer monitor

   Accommodations as required for reading engineering drawings and office files.

5. Hearing Ability:  No special requirements.