Automation Controls Software Designer

Eclipse Automation; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation: 3 weeks

Snack program

Job summary

Eclipse Automation in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a Controls Software Designer to design and integrate PLC/PC-based control software with electrical and mechanical systems. You will work on machine concepts, programming, testing, and installation at customer sites worldwide, traveling as needed.

A strong engineering degree and 5+ years in automation are required, with hands-on robotics and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a custom automation environment (OEM).
• Post-secondary engineering degree in electrical, systems or computer engineering.
• Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on robotics and control systems experience.
• Willingness to travel 30% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop PLC and/or PC-based control software specific to customer and project requirements based on standard Eclipse programming methods.
• Debug and commission control systems at our facility during the system integration stage and then at the customer 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 Controls Engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost.
• Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system.
• 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).
• Ability to work within a team environment and actively participate in group meetings.

Job description

Eclipse Automation in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a Controls Software Designer to design and integrate PLC/PC-based control software with electrical and mechanical systems. You will work on machine concepts, programming, testing, and installation at customer sites worldwide, traveling as needed.

A strong engineering degree and 5+ years in automation are required, with hands-on robotics and a collaborative approach.