Machine Control Software Engineer

Rite Corporation

South Bend (IN)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 125,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking a Machine Control Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain control software for friction welding machines.

You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver low-level drivers through end-user HMIs and ensure robust documentation. This onsite role requires experience in WPF, C++, PLCs, and DCS/SCADA, plus strong communication skills to support customers and installation personnel.

Qualifications

Experience designing and developing WPF applications in MS Visual Studio.
Experience using XML in WPF applications.
Experience with Industrial machine HMI development in .NET.
Strong object-oriented programming in .NET.
Experience with UML for HMI software.
Developing multi-threaded Windows applications.
Interfacing C++ DLLs in .NET framework.
Knowledge of streaming concepts and UDP.
Experience deploying software packages.
Understanding of DCS/SCADA and hardware abstraction.
Motion control and DAQ/sensors experience.
PLC fundamentals and machine networking (Ethernet, TCP/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
Source control with SVN and GitLab.
Excellent communication and documentation skills.
Willingness to learn new processes.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, integrate and maintain control software for friction welding machines.
Design user interfaces and end-user HMIs across the software stack.
Collaborate with Controls, Mechanical and Fluid Power teams.
Assist with machine start-up, interface software commissioning, and debugging.
Maintain architectural and programming conventions for new and existing software.
Advocate and maintain programming standards and verification methods.
Provide technical support to customers, service technicians and installation personnel.

Skills

WPF applications

XML in WPF

Industrial HMI development

Object-oriented programming

UML for HMI software

Multithreaded Windows apps

C++ DLLs in .NET

Streaming concepts

UDP streaming

Software deployment packages

Distributed Real-Time Control Systems

Hardware Abstraction Design

Motion control knowledge

DAQ and sensors

PLCs and communications

Machine networking (Ethernet, TCP/IP,

Modbus/Profibus

Source control SVN/GitLab

Strong communication skills

Documentation practices

Willingness to learn new processes

Tools

MS Visual Studio

HMI/UI tooling

Job description

Are you a Software Engineer with in-depth programmingexperience in one programming technology? Have you developedand maintainedmachine interface and machine control software? Are you looking for a consistently challenging opportunity with an industry leading, globalmanufacturing company that isthriving? For over thirty years, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) has been combining sophisticated control systems with friction welding technology to create the world's leading automated friction welding equipment, friction welding technology and friction welding services. Our custom engineered solutions haveserved companiesaround the globe bysolving their part joining and manufacturing problems in the most efficient way possible.

Founded in 1926, Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) remains a family-owned South Bend, IN headquartered business which is currently operated by the 4th generation of the family. MTI is the global leader in friction welding solutions with locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Slovakia and a majority-owned facility in India. Leveraging the outstanding MTI reputation and our strong customer relationships, MTI has developed a significant global presence as provider of critical friction welding solutions for Aerospace / Astrospace, Automotive, Military, Oil & Gas and Mining industries and boasts customers such as NASA, Boeing and large tier 1 automotive suppliers such as Rolls-Royce. We are known as an independent, nimble, and fast responding partner for customized solutions. With over 250 global employees MTI generates over $40M in annual sales. There are three main branches of the business: Friction Welding Machine Build, Resistance Welding in Europe and Contract Friction Welding.

As a Machine Control Software Engineer for MTI, you will work with a multi-disciplined engineering team of Controls, Mechanical, and Fluid Power Engineers to provide a variety of machine control and machine interface solutions for industry titans that drive the world economy and lead technical advancements including:NASA, Honeywell, Boeing, Pratt and Whitney, and GE. This is an opportunity to bring together your years of experience and intimate programming knowledge to state-of-the-art, custom-engineered solid-state joining & welding solutions and equipment!

Our Machine Control Software Engineer is based in South Bend, Indiana and has as a primary responsibility the development, documentation, integration and maintenance of control software for Friction Welding Machines. The software scope spans low-level device drivers through end-user HMI development and implementation.

An extensive background and demonstrated programming experience is necessary to interpret customer requirements and specifications and develop the technical requirement for the software and documentation needed. This position designs and implements user interfaces and control software for manufacturing machinery. This position also assists Controls Engineers as necessary with machine start-up, interface software commissioning, software de-bug and operational readiness of the machines. Another key responsibility is the architecture and programming conventions of new software applications and active involvement in the improvement process for existing architecture and programming conventions.

Additionally, this position is relied upon to develop, advocateforand maintain programming techniques, standards, verification and validation methods. Therefore, strong communications skills are critical in this role so that effective technical support to customers, Service Technicians and machine build and installation personnel is provided.

Manufacturing Technology, Inc. (MTI) is an ISO 9001 registered company, we also provide contract services at our 65,000 facility in South Bend, IN.

This important role strives to achieve success by following MTI’s Core Values: Purposeful Innovation, MTI Family Company, Stellar Reputation, Customer Intimate, Supported Accountability, and An Environment Where You Are Expected to Contribute and Grow.

Location: South Bend, IN

The Challenge:

MTI is a company in significant growth, and rapid development in terms of globalizing and becoming best in class. MTI is looking for driven, collaborative, and innovative people to help us achieve our goals.

Job Type: Full-time
This is not a remote position. This position requires your onsite presence.

Required Skills and Competencies

Experience with designing and developing WPF applications in the MS Visual Studio environment.
Experience using XML within WPF applications in the MS Visual Studio environment.
Experience with Industrial machine HMI development in a .NET framework environment.
Strong background in object-oriented programming in a .NET framework environment.
Experience with designing and specifying HMI software using UML.
Experience with developing multi-threaded Windows applications.
Experience with developing and interfacing C++ DLLs in .NET framework environment
Strong working knowledge of streaming concepts.
Experience with streaming using the of UDP protocol.
Experience developing software deployment packages.
Understanding of Distributed Real-Time Control Systems (DCS, SCADA)
Understanding of Hardware Abstraction Design and Implementation
Understanding of Motion Control of motors, actuators, etc.
Experience with Data Acquisition (DAQ, sensors, calibration, etc.)
Understanding of PLCs (functionality, communications, programming, tags, etc.)
Machine Networking (Ethernet, TCPIP, bus protocols (Modbus, Profibus, etc.), IoT, etc.)
Experience with Source Control using Subversion (SVN), GitLab
Must have excellent communication skills
Must possess good documentation methods and practices.
The ability and willingness to learn new processes
Must be eligible to work in the US permanently
Must conduct oneself with the highest level of professional and ethical standards.