Software Control Engineer - IS (EE26136)

TMEIC Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

TMEIC Corporation in Roanoke, VA is seeking an engineer to develop and test PC/PLC software control solutions for industrial systems that meet client specs and project requirements.

The role encompasses implementing design requirements with the project team, building drive configurations, motion control, I/O mapping, sensors, and HMI, while developing embedded real-time software and interfaces, and leading design reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field or equivalent by experience.
• 2 years of control system engineering experience.
• Experience with machine-level programming.
• Experience with PLC, distributed I/O, and HMI software design.
• Proven success as contributing member in project team.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement software design requirements with project team and client.
• Build control system software files for drives, motion control, I/O mapping, sensors, and HMI.
• Develop and maintain embedded, real-time software for automation.
• Develop and document software interfaces to client and third-party systems.
• Perform system tests and simulations to ensure quality functionality.
• Provide technical support during client witness tests.
• Lead project design reviews to maintain quality and schedule.
• Support commissioning engineers and clients during installation.
• Develop engineering standards and procedures for new products.

Skills

Machine-level programming

PLC/HMI software design

Team collaboration

Client liaison

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

GE PLC & HMI

Visual Studio / VC++

Visual Basic

SQL Server

.NET

Job description

General Role Description

Develop and test PC/PLC software control solutions for industrial systems applications that meet client specifications and fulfill project requirements

Role Accountabilities

• Interpret, then implement software project design requirements in collaboration with the project team and client
• Build control system software files, such as AC and DC drive configurations, motion control, local and remote I/O mapping, automation control, sensors, and human-machine interface
• Develop and maintain embedded, real-time software for automation applications
• Develop and document software interfaces to client and third-party systems
• Perform system tests and simulations to ensure quality functionality
• Provide technical support during client witness of system test as needed
• Lead project design reviews to control project quality and schedule
• Provide technical support to commissioning engineers and clients during system installation
• Develop software engineering standards to improve productivity, increase quality, and reduce errors
• Develop engineering standards and procedures for new products

General Employee Accountabilities

• Bring full effort to bear on tasks assigned by manager
• Give manager best advice
• Give earliest notice when work cannot be delivered as specified
• Cooperate and collaborate with peers and interact cross-organizationally as specified by manager
• Exemplify Company Core Values: Integrity, Client Focus, Team Orientation, and Personal Commitment
• Comply with all Company policies, practices, and procedures and all regulations and laws
• Recommend viable improvements proactively
• Ensure effective utilization of business tools and processes

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering with control automation coursework, mechatronics, computer engineering, or related field or equivalent via education and/or work experience
• 2 years' experience in control system engineering
• Demonstrated experience with machine-level programming
• Demonstrated experience with software design for industrial PLC, distributed I/O, and HMI systems
• Demonstrated success as contributing member in project team
• Ability to climb and work on cranes at heights up to approximately 175 feet
• Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts
• Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills
• Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility
• Availability to travel domestically and internationally, up to approximately 15% of the time, sometimes with limited notice

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 2 years of engineering experience, specializing in industrial drive and motor control applications
• Demonstrated experience with GE PLC & HMI products
• Demonstrated experience with application and integration of laser and/or camera-based sensor systems in control and automation projects
• Demonstrated experience in embedded, real-time software application design
• Proficiency in Microsoft development tools such as Visual Studio, VC++, Visual Basic, SQL Server, .Net
• Demonstrated ability to apply new technology to meet evolving needs of the business and clients

EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability Employer

Hiring Range: $90,700 - $136,100