What are the responsibilities and job description for the Software Engineer position at Messer Cutting Systems, Inc.?
JOB SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for designing, programming, testing, maintaining production, pre-production and prototype software applications.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist and respond to Customers and Sale’s technical questions
- Define project requirements for Customers and Sales
- Determine project feasibility, including the adaptability of core software to stated purposes
- Present software design proposals and risk assessments to Sales team
- Work closely with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing and the customer throughout the design and testing phases.
- Exercise independent judgment and draw conclusions based upon available information
- Troubleshoot logic and servo drive issues
- Develop engineering specifications, manuals, and project timelines
- Work with peers in multiple departments and vendors to advance proprietary technologies and conceptualize new software features and functions
- Work closely with teams to plan, problem solve engineering obstacles, and manage projects from inception to market release
- Debugging programs
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline, preferably computer science or software development, or equivalent experience
- Five (5) years of experience in software development for automated machinery
- Experience with PLC programming structured text - CoDeSys or Beckhoff development environment
- Experience with Servo Drives
- Experience with motion control
- Experience with Visual Studio
- Experience with object-oriented programming
- Experience in Git or Source Hub
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics
- Knowledgeable of software development concepts, process, and tools
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledgeable in Beckhoff hardware and software
- Knowledgeable in Computer Numerical Control (CNC) theory and part programming
- Excellent communication and writing skills and ability to work in cross-functional team
- Knowledgeable of C# and .Net
- Proven ability to assess existing systems and make technical recommendations
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING/EQUIPMENT:
- Steel-toe shoes
- Eye protection
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is performed in an office environment and loud machinery environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
