Senior Control Software Engineer
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
SENIOR CONTROLS SOFTWARE ENGINEER
Since 1983, HTI Cybernetics® has provided intelligent manufacturing solutions that support and enhance production, including automation systems, material handling solutions, assembly tooling, and collaborative robotics.
We are currently searching for a dynamic, self-starting Senior Controls Software Engineer to support the Controls Engineering Department.
Primary Responsibilities Controls Senior Software Engineer:Controls Senior Software Engineer will be required to design and implement software required to support the development of new automotive products and enhance existing automotive products.be able to lead a team of software engineers during the design, commissioning, and installation phases.Ability to independently design, develop, and implement PLC Ladder Logic in Allen Bradley or Siemens Software.Experience identifying, implementing, and integrating controls hardware; including but not limited to PLCs, digital and analog I/O drives & motors, and safety and sensing componentMust be capable of reading, and interpreting electrical, and mechanical equipment design drawings, bills of materials, specifications, procedures, and technical manuals.Analyze, and understand user requirements, procedures, and problems to develop automation systems control configuration.Participate in the development of Software/Electrical interface specifications, as required.Develop tools, and integration strategies to increase effectiveness and lower cost, investigate and suggest architecture and technology enhancements, assist in developing Controls specifications for projects.Manage technical solutions to minimize costs while maintaining reliability, provide industry specific application knowledge and direction.Review and coordinate flow of information among various groups and customers, and implement measures to resolve problems, ensure meeting schedule commitments and achieve customer satisfaction.Ensure regular, and clear understanding throughout project execution through written, and verbal communications.Participate in the definition of standards, and practices to be adhered to within the department based upon customer standards.Exercises independent judgment in applying new, and existing methods to new problems.Have the confidence to influence peers, and leaders through fact driven opinions.Assist in troubleshooting production equipment to identify hardware, and software defects.Up to 25% travel both domestic, and internationally is required.May perform other duties and special projects as assigned by Controls Engineering Manager.
Educations/Skills/Experience Controls Senior Software EngineerEight plus (8+) years of PLC programming skills with Allen Bradley or Siemens software.Ability to make modifications to existing software.Experience working on Automotive Welding, General Assembly or Robotic Work Cell lines is strongly desired; however related automotive, heavy truck and aerospace will be considered.An Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related subject is desired.GM certification for GCCS-2 is desired.Candidates with three plus (3+) years relevant experience with GM Controls projects will be considered in lieu of GM Certifications (GM certification courses are available for well qualified candidates.GM Safety Lock-Out / Tag-Out is preferred, but training is available for well qualified candidates.
Work Hours: Flexible start time, depending on project and personal preference. 50-hour work week on average.
Pay Rate:This is an hourly paid position with overtime compensation.
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