Software Controls Engineer I — Growth & Mentorship

Andrews Cooper Technology Inc; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 76,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Plan

Mentorship

Job summary

Andrews Cooper Technology Inc. seeks an Associate Software Controls Engineer to design, validate, and troubleshoot automated systems across client sites. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and driving technical excellence in a hardware-focused environment.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in software or electrical engineering with 1–3 years of hands-on experience and is willing to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Software or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field. MSEE is a plus.
• 1-3 years of professional hands-on Software Controls Engineering designing complex automated systems.
• Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and integrate off-the-shelf components including controllers, pneumatics, fluidics, robots, vision systems, motion systems, sensors, part handling systems, safety systems, and conveyors.
• Validate solutions through engineering analysis and calculations.
• Power up and troubleshoot automation systems during startup phases.
• Ability to provide design directions and lead multiple engineers in projects.
• Assist in proposal writing by providing design concepts, labor and material estimates, and scheduling.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive software project planning documentation including detailed machine control specifications, state machine diagrams and task register for tracking and managing project software activities.

Education

B.S. in Software or Electrical Engineering

MSEE is a plus

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

VBA

VB

C

C++

C#

Java

Rockwell

Siemens

Codesys

Maple Systems

Wonderware

Ignition

Fanuc

Epson

Denso

ABB

AutoCAD Electrical

Solidworks Electrical

EPLAN

Virtual Machines

Linux

embedded systems

Job description

Andrews Cooper Technology Inc. seeks an Associate Software Controls Engineer to design, validate, and troubleshoot automated systems across client sites. The role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and driving technical excellence in a hardware-focused environment.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in software or electrical engineering with 1–3 years of hands-on experience and is willing to travel up to 20%.