Software Control Engineer - Industrial Systems

Job #
EE23126
Job Title
Software Control Engineer
Office Location
Roanoke, VA
Business Function/
Department
Industrial Systems/
Software Control Engineering
Sales Territory, if applicable
 
General Role Description
Develop and test PC/PLC software control solutions for industrial systems applications that meet client specifications and fulfill project requirements
Role Accountabilities
-   Interpret, then implement software project design requirements in collaboration with the project team and client
-   Build control system software files, such as AC and DC drive configurations, motion control, local and remote I/O mapping, automation control, sensors, and human-machine interface
-   Develop and maintain embedded, real-time software for automation applications
-   Develop and document software interfaces to client and third-party systems
-   Perform system tests and simulations to ensure quality functionality
-   Provide technical support during client witness of system test as needed
-   Lead project design reviews to control project quality and schedule
-   Provide technical support to commissioning engineers and clients during system installation
-   Develop software engineering standards to improve productivity, increase quality, and reduce errors
-   Develop engineering standards and procedures for new products
General Employee Accountabilities
-   Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
-   Give manager best advice
-   Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
-   Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
-   Exemplify Company Core Values:  Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
-   Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
-   Recommend viable improvements proactively
-   Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes
Minimum Qualifications
-   Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, computer engineering, or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
-   2 years’ experience in control system engineering
-   Demonstrated experience with machine-level programming
-   Demonstrated experience with software design for industrial PLC, distributed I/O, and HMI systems
-   Demonstrated success as contributing member in project team
-   Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, administrative, organizational, and communication skills
-   Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
-   Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
-   Ability to climb and work on cranes at heights up to approximately 175 feet
-   Availability to travel domestically and internationally, up to approximately 15% of the time, sometimes with limited notice
Preferred Qualifications
-   At least 2 years of engineering experience, specializing in industrial drive and motor control applications
-   Demonstrated experience with GE PLC & HMI products
-   Demonstrated experience with application and integration of laser and/or camera-based sensor systems in control and automation projects
-   Demonstrated experience in embedded, real-time software application design
-   Proficiency in Microsoft development tools such as Visual Studio, VC++, Visual Basic, SQL Server, .Net
-   Demonstrated ability to apply new technology to meet evolving needs of the business and clients
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