Motion Control Programmer

Motion Control Programmer  Salary Range  $112,065 - $165,000/ Yr. 

***100% On-Site in Oxnard, CA***

As the largest machine tool builder in the western world, we need world-class talent in all of our departments. And we’re not just looking for people for the production floor. Haas is a very vertically integrated company, with a wide range of high-tech career opportunities available.

Oh, and yes, we are the same Haas that owns the Haas Factory Racing NASCAR teams, and the Haas F1 Team from the Netflix series: Drive to Survive.

The Motion Control Programmer will design, develop, maintain, test, and evaluate software for CNC computer control system under limited supervision of the Software Engineering Supervisor. This level of engineering calls for an experienced engineer with expertise in particular area(s) (specific for particular job differentiation).

• Proposes problem solutions through analysis, problem definition, requirement generation and implementation of proposed solutions.
• Creates documentation and supporting diagrams supporting solutions.
• Prepares and installs source code into source control by determining compliance of software changes with system specifications, programming best practices, and ensuring these changes are free from defects.
• Improves workflow by conducting analysis and recommending changes in policies and procedures to management.
• Creates bug reports through investigation and by collecting, and analyzing data, and providing clear documentation on reproduction of observed issues.
• Must be an active coder.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly, able to use Microsoft Office applications when appropriate.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervised Employees

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

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• 3 years of coding experience.
• Expertise in Java, C and C .
• Experience in Control Theory
• Experience in Digital Control
• Implemented PID control systems for the motion of a robotic arm
• OOP (Object Orientated Programming) knowledge.
• Experience reading and writing bash and batch scripts (basic).
• Comfortable working in Windows and Linux environments. Linux is not a requirement, but will have to learn.
• Experience with inter-process communication (Google Protocol Buffers is a plus).
• Experience in writing and debugging multi-threaded applications.
• Understanding of real time systems, XML , file systems, networking, multi-threaded applications, computer graphics, linear algebra, calculus, geometry, and trigonometry, human-computer interaction/User Interface design, design patterns, encryption, hashing, checksums, and CRCs (Cyclical Redundancy Check).
• Experience working with source-control system.

Master's Degree MA/MS from a four-year college or university is required, plus additional related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Math

Physics

Electrical Engineering

3-5 years

Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and/or governmental regulations in English. Must be able to write analytical and/or technical reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, and create instructional reference material. Able to speak effectively before groups, customers, employees of the organization and/or the general public.

Must have an advanced understanding of mathematical concepts including but not limited to probability, statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, trigonometry, and/or calculus.

Must have the ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking and work with a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Must have the capability to deal with a variety of abstract and/or concrete variables. In addition, will need to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and/or schedule form.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Occasionally

Walking

Occasionally

Bending (neck)

Frequently

Bending (waist)

Rarely

Squatting

Rarely

Twisting (neck)

Occasionally

Twisting (waist)

Occasionally

Climbing

Rarely

Kneeling

Rarely

Crawling

Rarely

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Occasionally

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

Yes

Color vision

Yes

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

Yes

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Occasionally

11-25 lbs.

Occasionally

26-50 lbs.

Occasionally

51-60 lbs.

Never

61 lbs.

Never

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Frequently

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually:

Moderate and occasionally loud

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Frequently

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Occasionally

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Rarely

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Never

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Never

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Never