Controls Engineer

Vertiv; Friuli-Venezia Giulia; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Italy is seeking a software engineer to translate requirements into software specifications, design and implement PLC programs, and perform prototyping and tests. You will validate software in lab and field, report bugs and propose improvements, and deliver training for handover to Academy, Application Engineering and Service.

Responsibilities include maintaining software baselines, reviewing hardware evolution, collaborating with Service and Quality teams to keep products up-to-date,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

C/C++

C#

JavaScript

Python

HTML

IEC 61131-3

Git

GitHub

Perforce

English (written and oral)

Self-starter

Team player

Creative thinker

Results oriented

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

GitHub

Perforce

IEC 61131-3

Job description

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