What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Controls Software Engineer position at Progressive Machine & Design?
Job Description
Job Description
Description : JOB SUMMARY
The Controls Software Engineer is responsible for providing controls software engineering and leadership to the project team that is delivering “turnkey” custom automation equipment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- 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.
OTHER DUTIES
Requirements :
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.