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Controls Software Engineer

Location Victor, NY

Number of Openings 1

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Open Date 10/21/2024

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

Shift Days

Description

Pay Range: $60,000-$125,000/yr

Primary Function and Scope:

Provide controls software engineering and leadership to the project team that is delivering 'turn-key' custom automation equipment.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work with the project team to define the system architecture, design and write the controls system software, debug and commission the equipment. Responsible for software design for custom automation equipment by performing, but not limited to, the following duties:

Essential Functions

• Meet with customer and project manager to understand requirements of customer needs

• Provide input to the controls hardware designer as required to ensure an appropriate hardware design.

• Develop the system software architecture.

• Write the control system software - this can be based on either PLC or PC hardware.

• Develop Human to Machine Interface (HMI) programs and integrate with the control system.

• Responsible for integrating peripheral hardware and software, such as but not limited to, servo motors, Vision, Robots, leak test systems, LVDT's, data collection systems. These peripheral systems may require knowledge and experience in network communications and protocols.

• Debug the system hardware and software.

• Run off the system with the customer.

• Support the installation of the equipment.

• Debug at customer's site if necessary.

• Adhere to established controls standards and procedures.

• Observe safety procedures.

• Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.

  Position Requirements

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.(1)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: BS Degree with 5+ years work experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to write control programs (PLC or PC), develop HMI programs, and have custom system engineering/troubleshooting experience. Prefer knowledge of Rslogix5000, PL7Pro, Siemens Step 7, Microsoft Office, networks, vision, servos and robots.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Effective verbal/written communication and presentation skills required. Bilingual in Spanish and/or Chinese is a plus.

CHARACTERISTICS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE JOB:

• Flexibility – willing to work as required to keep the project on schedule

• Dependability - reliable; timely completion of assignments

• Time Management Skills

• Initiative\Creativity

• Organizational Skills

• Good judgement regarding problem resolution and management of work activities.

• Ability to take directions

• Ability to work well with others

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Wide variety of duties requiring considerable judgment to work independently such as devising new methods, adapting or changing standard procedures to meet new conditions, and making decisions guided by precedent and within established policies.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.(1)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is working outside between 0-15 percent of the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CHART:

• Frequently required: Sitting, Reaching, Handling, Speaking, Hearing, Seeing

• Occasionally required - 50 lb. minimum: Lifting, Carrying, Pushing, Pulling

• Occasionally required: Standing, Walking, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Crawling, Feeling, Depth Perception, Color Vision, Repetitive Motion

• Seldom Required: Climbing, Balancing

• Must be able to understand the English language.

• Employee may be asked to do other physical activities not listed above within federal and state regulations on occasion.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  EOE Statement Our company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy prohibits discrimination against all legally protected classes including, but not limited to: race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, domestic victim status, or any other status protected by law.

Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf

Pay Range No budget for H1B sponsorship

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