Intermediate Control Systems Software Designer

Jobtailor

Cambridge

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Canada is seeking a control systems engineer to design and develop PLC and PC-based software for customer projects. You will debug, commission, travel to sites, and train customers.

You will select and integrate hardware such as motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers, work with a team to improve methods, and document thoroughly for each project. Strong problem solving, effective communication and self-motivation are essential to succeed in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

Post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent.
Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience desirable.
A self-starter who works well in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage and then at the customer's site during installation.
Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning and training duties.
Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers.
Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and reduced cost.
Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
Provide accurate documentation for each project.
Advise customer on solving technical problems.
Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).

Skills

PLC Programming

PC Based Programming

Debugging

System Commissioning

Machine Functionality Testing

Technical Documentation

Hardware Integration

Software Integration

Robotics

Control Systems

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Self-Starter

Problem Solving

Education

Engineering Degree

Engineering Diploma

Tools

Motion Controllers

Sensors

Vision Systems

Lasers

Analog Devices

Job description

Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS programming methods.
Debug and commission control systems at our facility, during the system integration stage and then at the customer's site during installation.
Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning and training duties.
Select, test and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems and lasers.
Work with other members of the control systems design department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality and reduced cost.
Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.
Provide accurate documentation for each project.
Advise customer on solving technical problems.
Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure).

Requirements

A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in mechanical, electrical, systems or computer engineering.
Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience is desirable.
A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing software programs for control systems, with a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering. Proficient in troubleshooting, integrating hardware and software components, and providing customer training and support.

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