Progressive Machine and Design · 3 weeks ago
Automation Controls Software Engineer
Progressive Machine and Design is seeking an Automation Controls Software Engineer to lead the development of custom automation equipment. The role involves providing controls software engineering, leading project meetings, developing software architecture, and integrating various hardware components.
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Responsibilities
Lead meeting with customer and project manager to understand project requirements
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
Develop Human to Machine Interface (HMI) programs and integrate with the control system
Responsible for integrating and/or programming 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
Maintain a clean and orderly work area
Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related engineering field
Familiar with PLC's, HMI's and Motion Control, Robots, pneumatics, Vision System, Industrial Protocols, and SQL Database
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures
Ability to work in decimal, octal hexadecimal and binary numbering systems
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry and to calculate scaling factors, proportions, percentages, rates and ratios
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Organized
Detail oriented
Ability to work independently and to collaborate on a team
Creative/Innovative
Time management skills
Ability to take direction
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Access
Company
Progressive Machine and Design
PMD Automation provides innovative solutions to manufacturing companies around the world through cost-effective Factory Automation and Test Systems.