Senior Controls Software Engineer

Description

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:

• The 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.
• Must 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 component
• Must 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.

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.

Requirements

• Eight 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.

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