Controls Software Designer

Job Title: Controls Software Designer

Job ID: 88794

Location: Cambridge, Ontario

What you will be doing

Design and develop software programs (PLC and/or PC based) specific to customer and project requirements based on standard Eclipse programming methods

Debug and commission control systems at our facility during the system integration stage and then at the customer site during installation

Travel as required to customer and supplier sites to perform installation, commissioning, and training duties

Select, test, and integrate hardware and software components such as robots, analog devices, motion controllers, sensors, vision systems, and lasers

Work with other members of the Controls Engineering department and other groups to continuously improve methods of integrating controls technology, with the goals being enhanced safety, enhanced functionality, and reduced cost

Work with customers, project managers, designers, toolmakers and electricians to solve problems in order to provide the customer with a complete, functional automation system

Provide thorough testing of machine functionality to verify software program completeness.

Provide accurate documentation for each project

Advise customer on solving technical problems

Provide customer with training specific to their current project (i.e. machine operation, programming principles and program structure)

Ability to work within a team environment and actively participate in group meetings

What you must have

5+ years of experience within a custom automation environment (OEM)

A post-secondary engineering degree, diploma or equivalent, specializing in electrical, systems or computer engineering.

Strong programming, mechanical and electrical problem-solving skills

Understanding of robotics, control systems and machine operation with hands-on experience

A self-starter with the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision

Expectation of travel to vendor/supplier locations is 30% of the time, however may be exceeded in exceptional circumstances to meet project needs

Salary/Rate Range

$40.00 – $55.00/hour

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