Siemens Controls Engineer

MBS Professional Staffing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

MBS Professional Staffing is seeking a control software engineer to design and maintain Siemens-based CNC/PLC code for gantry robotics. The role involves integrating 840D and STEP 7, troubleshooting electro-mechanical and software issues, and supporting HMI/communication protocols on Windows and RTOS environments.

The ideal candidate has BS in engineering or CS, 5+ years in controls, strong communication, and eligibility to work in the U.S. Relocation is provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Electrical or Computer) or Computer Science.
• Relevant years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Preferably 5 or more years of relevant controls and software programming experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status (green card).
• Travel will be less than 10%.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Control Software for gantry and robotic applications.
• Target code to run on Siemens Operate platforms.
• 840D using STEP 7.
• Write and maintain code in VB.NET WinForms, C, C++, and many IEC 61131-3 PLC languages.
• Target code to run on Windows and Intime RTOS.
• Manage source controlled with Mercurial and Git.
• Plans for C# and/or Indusoft development for future HMIs.
• Utilize OPC-UA, Access Databases, and Modbus-TCP on various applications.
• Focus on continuously improving and optimizing system performance and increasing control system functionality and capability.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and software issues.

Skills

VB.NET WinForms

C/C++

IEC 61131-3

PLC Languages

Mercurial

Git

Indusoft

OPC-UA

Modbus-TCP

HMI Development

Education

BS in Engineering (Electrical or Computer) or CS

Tools

Mercurial

Git

Job description

Siemens Control Software CNC integration 840D & Step 7 for gantry robotic applications.

About the Role

This role is responsible for writing and maintaining control and software code, integrating CNC and PLC systems, troubleshooting electro-mechanical and software issues, supporting HMI and communication protocols, and participating in cross-functional design reviews to continuously improve system performance and functionality.

Responsibilities

• Control Software for gantry and robotic applications
• Target code to run on Siemens Operate platforms
• 840D using STEP 7
• Write and maintain code in VB.NET WinForms, C, C++, and many IEC 61131-3 PLC languages
• Target code to run on Windows and Intime RTOS
• Manage source controlled with Mercurial and Git
• Plans for C# and/or Indusoft development for future HMIs
• Utilize OPC-UA, Access Databases, and Modbus-TCP on various applications
• Focus on continuously improving and optimizing system performance and increasing control system functionality and capability
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and software issues

Qualifications

• Education: BS in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Computer) or Computer Science
• Relevant years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree
• Preferably 5 or more years of relevant controls and software programming experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status (green card)
• Travel will be less than 10%
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills

• 5 or more years of relevant controls and software programming experience

Relocation is provided for right candidate