Automation Controls Software Engineer III - Relocation Assistance Eligible

Location: On-site - Victor, NY. Design it. Build it. See it run.

Relocation Assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000

JOB SUMMARY

Our Controls Engineering Department is growing and we're looking for engineers who have experience in custom automation - no to projects are quite alike! The Automation Controls Software Engineer III is responsible for providing controls programming, debug, and site-installation of turnkey custom automation equipment.

At PMD, our engineers don't just design automation systems from a desk. They work alongside the teams building, integrating and commissioning the machines - from concept through completion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work independently on larger or high complexity projects and/or multiple smaller projects.
• Occasional training of new and/or less senior engineers.
• Set technical direction for other engineers on portions of larger or more complex projects.
• Peer Review of other engineers’ work for accuracy and thoroughness.
• 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.