PCS Software Engineer

Arconic Corporation; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The PCS Software Engineer at Arconic Corporation will maintain and develop software that controls and monitors our manufacturing processes. You will work with a core group of engineers to support operations, quality, and safety, primarily during daytime hours with on-call after hours as needed.

Responsibilities include enhancing Aveva/PI systems, implementing new process controls, upgrading software, and providing data access for quality management. Strong PLC/automation exposure is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS/engineering or MIS related field from an accredited institution.
• 1–3 years of similar software/automation experience.
• Projects or internships in sensors-to-application, PLCs, automation, robotics.
• Familiarity with web apps using HTML/JS/CSS/PHP.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Knowledge of export controls (ITAR) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop software for process control systems in manufacturing.
• Support Aveva/PI system implementation and improvements.
• Design new process control solutions for product development and upgrades.
• Upgrade systems to stay current with hardware/software.
• Maintain license agreements and backups to minimize downtime.
• Provide data to technical groups and ensure quality management access.
• Troubleshoot production issues and collaborate with vendors/consultants.
• Provide on-call support for advanced troubleshooting.

Skills

C programming

Shell scripting

Linux

Windows

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, MIS or Electrical Engineering with MIS/CS minor

Tools

Aveva PI

SQL Server

Oracle

SQLite

PostgreSQL

HTML

JavaScript

CSS

PHP

Job description

The PCS Software Engineer is responsible for maintaining and developing software systems utilized to control and monitor Arconic’s manufacturing process. These software systems oversee the operation of our production machinery and are integral to production, quality, and safety. This Software Engineer reports though the Senior PCS Engineer and collaborates with a core group of Engineers throughout the plant.

The Software Engineer will primarily work Monday through Friday during daytime hours and support off-shifts as needed for your respective projects or designated areas.

In this role, you will:

• Support and Maintain the Aveva/PI system implementation
• Maintain and develop software systems utilized to control and monitor manufacturing processes. These software systems oversee the operation of our production machinery and are integral to production, quality, and safety
• Design and implement new process control systems as driven by new product development for the facility as well as modifications to existing processes
• Perform system upgrades to keep current with hardware and software that is still supported by the manufacturer or developer
• Maintain the upkeep of process control computers, software licensing agreements, and backups of software files to minimize downtime of manufacturing equipment
• Provide formatted data to the technical and process groups as requested
• Provide timely access to this data essential for the plant’s quality management program and rapid problem solving
• Solve quality and production issues associated with process control systems and develop software to diagnose quality and manufacturing issues
• Interact with vendors and consultants to pursue high quality equipment and services as it relates to process control systems
• Provide support and on call functions to assist in advanced troubleshooting as required to minimize downtime of production operations
• Willing to continually expand working knowledge and application of new hardware, software and programming techniques through training, vendor contacts and published media information.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Management Information Systems; or Electrical Engineering with a Minor in Management Information Systems (MIS) or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 1-3 years of similar experience in the field.
• Academic projects or internships in sensors-development, Devices-to-application and vice-versa communication, Rockwell/GE/Siemens PLCs, Automation/Controls engineering, and Robotics.
• Familiarity with web applications using HTML, JavaScript, CSS and PHP.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Exceptional Candidates also possess:

• Familiar with programming language skills in C and shell scripting
• Familiar with Linux and Windows
• Familiar with web applications using HTML, JavaScript, CSS and PHP
• Familiar with time-series and/or relational database systems – Aveva PI, SQL Server, Oracle, SQLite, or PostgreSQL