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Sr. Full Stack Software Developer
Cooper StandardNorthville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jun 2026
About the role
Job Description:
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for programming and deploying PLC logic, HMI, sensors and other types of electronic devices on the process line.
- Deploy edge device to cloud. Interface with multiple network layers and communication protocols (OPC/UA, MQTT, etc.)
- Experience with network communication and SCADA system, Ignition preferred.
- Create electrical prints and related documentation to support the electrical integration of mechanical equipment using CAD software like AutoCAD
- Controls design and optimizations; Controls support/training during installation of equipment at customer site
- Evaluate and troubleshoot process and control system performance
- Analyze project requirements and perform technical calculations supporting design including electrical requirements, robotic safety standards, and motor controls
- Involvement with PLC (AB or Siemens), control (controller design, network communication, SCADA system), and sensor programming
- Lead integration of IoT including physical and wireless networking (WiFi, Bluetooth, RFID, mesh networks)
- Good understanding on IT connectivity Protocols
- Use technology acumen to provide input to assist with evaluation of new technologies and contribute to the design, lifecycle management, and total cost of ownership of services
Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Chemical preferred)
- Five plus years of experience in controls design and implementation
- Allen Bradley and/or Siemens Experience
- Experience building IoT solutions; networking, sensors, process machine upgrades
- Involvement with wireless communications technology and test equipment
- Experience working with Open Source Software
Hard Skills:
- Understanding of controller design theory, including non-adaptive (such as PID) and adaptive control (such as MRAC, MIAC, etc.)
- Experience in C, C++ Programming, OOPS, MatLab
- Good to Have Python, Scipy Libraries
- Ability to Test the Integration
- Good understanding on Control/IoT algorithms
- Experience with Ignition
- Experience with Allen Bradly and Siemens PLC
- Ability to apply controller tuning and optimization techniques
- Fundamental understanding of ladder logic, I/O, and network communication
- Understanding of instrumentation, controls, electrical schematics and diagrams
- Knowledge of embedded systems and sensors
- Experience with cloud platforms
- Demonstrates an understanding of data structures and algorithms
Soft Skills:
- Creative problem-solving skills and patience to evaluate and troubleshoot process and control system performance
- Capable producing innovative solutions to engineering problems and customer operational issues
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, computer & software skills
- Ability to explain moderately complex information to others in concise manner
- Good written and presentation skills
- Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary
Position Type:
RegularAdditional Locations:
Additional Information:
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonApply for this role
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