Controls Software Engineer
* Salary: $95K-$120K
* Location: 20-30% travel
The employer specialises in automated storage solutions and is dedicated to providing innovative and efficient systems that help businesses streamline their operations. They have an exciting opportunity for a Controls Software Engineer to join their team. This position is well-suited to an experienced and detail-oriented engineer who is looking to play a key role in the development and implementation of cutting-edge automation systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Sales, Engineering, Project Management, and Commissioning teams with expertise in system installation and integration.
* Contribute to the creation of functional description specifications for system operation and commissioning of controls.
* Draft documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and manuals.
* Design and develop PLC programs using standard blocks.
* Design and develop HMI programs using standard templates.
* Test and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems and processes.
* Collaborate with the integration team on WCS (Warehouse Control System) testing.
* Provide simulation support to optimize the system.
* Contribute to test plan development alongside the Commissioning Team.
* Be on-site to ensure functionality after rack installation and initial electrical troubleshooting.
* Oversee the final commissioning stages to prepare the system for customer handover.
* Perform Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to ensure system readiness.
Qualifications:
* Several years of experience in controls engineering for material handling systems and industrial automation.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Robotics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
* Experience programming PLC and HMI systems (Siemens preferred, but strong experience with Allen Bradley is acceptable).
* Proficiency in reading/writing code in SCL or other structured text-based languages.
* A passion for continuously improving processes, hardware components, and codebase.
Reasons why you should apply:
* Opportunity to work on state-of-the-art automated storage systems in an industry-leading company.
* Gain experience with a variety of automation technologies and collaborate with a talented team.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Tara Gain at T.Gain@proactiveglobal.com.
Why work with Proactive?
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