Automation Controls Software Engineer II - Relocation Assistance Eligible
Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
The Automation Controls Software Engineer II is responsible for providing controls programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Work independently on medium sized or average complexity projects and/or under direction of more senior engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
- Review customer requirements, PMD proposal, and PMD cost estimate.
- Use provided standard code and device drivers, or use end-customer provided code and/or formats to create custom control & HMI programs.
- Create custom device driver code.
- Attend Mechanical Design Reviews to understand machine functionality; and suggest concepts & componentry to meet functional & safety requirements.
- Using control schematics, enter I/O into controller programs.
- Using timing chart provided by Mechanical Engineering, program intended sequences into controller programs.
- Download completed programs.
- Commission control hardware.
- Debug control hardware for out-of-box failures, intended design, and correct wiring/plumbing.
- Debug control software, including all intended sequences, modes of operation, special functions, fault detection, fault recovery, tooling return, and interface.
- Participate in Factory Acceptance Test at PMD.
- Participate in Site Acceptance Test at end-customer’s facility.
OTHER DUTIES
- Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Observe safety procedures.
- Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.