Summary

The controls software design engineer is an experienced and disciplined position focused on all aspects of controls software design including PLC, HMI, Servo, VFD and commissioning. The position is responsible for executing design with an approach that is efficient and complete. Design tasks are assigned by the design leader with a timeline and budgeted hours that are expected to be met. The company has a well-defined design process that includes phase gates and checklists that are required to be followed without exception. The controls software design engineer is expected to perform the job with a continuous awareness of the effect their work on all other disciplines in the engineering and build of the systems. Good communication and cooperation with peers and management is a persistent requirement for this position.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Requires Knowledge of Electrical and Pneumatic systems
•  Engineering Degree, Formal Technical Training, Electrical or Pipefitter Journeyman
• Control Systems experience
• Ability to design electrical & pneumatic systems using AutoCAD or equivalent.
• Ability to Construct system Bill of Materials.
• Ability to develop software applications for
• PLC Systems
• HMI Systems
• Servo & CNC programs
• Fieldbus Commissioning
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow/implement specific customer standards relating to controls design.
• Ability to commission / debug automation systems.
• Ability to interface with mechanical Design, shop trades and customers.
• Ability to communicate professionally.
• Must be able to use the Microsoft suite of products. i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Assists in helping monitor project delivery dates, changes and standards with both in-house and outsourced designs.
• Ensures engineering compliance and company awareness with all customer specifications.
• Works directly with hardware designers/follow-up team and project management providing software support and single point of contact for deliverables to and from the software group.
• Develops standardized software tools and designs.
• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.
• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.

Travel Requirements

Local travel to client facilities and customer/supplier sites for meetings or support is rarely required. Travel requirements may vary based on project assignments and department workloads.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-Year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Bachelor's degree (EE, CS).