Controls Engineer

Key Duties:

Development of New Software

• Translate high level application requirements into Software Specifications, producing the related deliverables (documentation, Scope of Operations, test plans).
• Design, develop and implement PLC programs and applications that respond to given requirements.
• Perform prototyping, application tests and code reviews to ensure product quality.
• Validate the released software attending tests in Lab and in the field, reporting bugs and proposing possible improvements
• Deliver training and product handover to relevant stakeholders – Academy, Application Engineering and Service

Software Life-Cycle Maintenance:

• Maintain existing software baselines, perform debugging, testing, code improvement and re-designing tasks, including the configuration management process
• Review hardware and components evolution and phase-in/phase out, adapting and redesigning according to the need.
• Collaborate with Service and Quality teams to optimize products and ensure products stay up-to-date and continue to satisfy customer needs.
• Coordinate troubleshooting of high-level PLC issues, with development teams and appropriate methodology.
• Prepare training documents for maintenance and production teams, explaining the operation and troubleshooting of complex control systems.

Job Requirements:

Software

• Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications
• Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
• Troubleshoot issues with already existing systems
• Technical writing including Software Sequence of Operation (SOO)
• Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews and work with Systems Engineering or Customers to ensure proper implementation of features

General

• Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence
• Provide timely and detailed status updates
• Quality – Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment

Preferred Competences:

Minimum Experience/Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant project experience working with controls and automation equipment related to development, programming, debugging, as well as support and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Programming Logic Controllers according to IEC 61131-3 standards or similar.
• Ideally, good knowledge of other programming and scripting languages (C/C++, C#, Javascript, Python, HTML), even academic.
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues

General Skills/Qualifications:

• MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
• Knowledge of software version-control systems (Git, GitHub, perforce) is nice to have
• Good English written and oral communication skills
• Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
• Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
• Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely