Controls Software Engineer - Lansing, United States - HTI Cybernetics Inc
Description
CONTROLS SOFTWARE ENGINEERSince 1983, HTI Cybernetics has provided intelligent manufacturing solutions that support and enhance production, including automation systems, material handling solutions, assembly tooling, and collaborative robotics.
Controls Software Design Engineer
to support the Controls Engineering Department working on our customers Strategic Supplier Program.
Primary Responsibilities Controls Software Design Engineer:
The Controls Software Design Engineer will be required to design and implement software required to support the development of new automotive products and enhance existing automotive products.
Ability to independently design, develop and implement PLC Ladder Logic in Allen Bradley or Siemens Software.Experience identifying, implementing, and integrating controls hardware; including but not limited to PLCs, digital and analog I/O drives & motors, and safety and sensing componentMust be capable of reading, and interpreting electrical, and mechanical equipment design drawings, bills of materials, specifications, procedures, and technical manuals.
Analyze, and understand user requirements, procedures, and problems to develop automation systems control configuration.Proficiency in communication of technical business ideas through UML, and sequence diagrams.
Participate in the development of Software/Electrical interface specifications.
Develop tools, and integration strategies to increase effectiveness and lower cost, investigate and suggest architecture and technology enhancements, assist in developing Controls specifications for projects.
Manage technical solutions to minimize costs while maintaining reliability, provide industry specific application knowledge and direction.Review and coordinate flow of information among various groups and customers, and implement measures to resolve problems, ensure meeting schedule commitments and achieve customer satisfaction.
Ensure regular, and clear understanding throughout project execution through written, and verbal communicationsParticipate in the definition of standards, and practices to be adhered to within the department based upon customer standardsExercises independent judgment in applying new, and existing methods to new problemsHave the confidence to influence peers, and leaders through fact driven opinionsAssist in troubleshooting production equipment behavior to identify hardware, and software defectsUp to 10% travel both domestic, and internationally is requiredMay perform other duties and special projects as assigned by engineering manager.
Educations/Skills/Experience Controls Software Design EngineerThree plus (3+) years of PLC programming skills with Allen Bradley or Siemens software.Ability to make modifications to existing software.
Experience working on Automotive Welding, Final Assembly or Robotic Work Cell lines is strongly desired; however related automotive, heavy truck and aerospace will be considered.
An Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related subject is desired.GM certification for GCCS-2 and Ethernet Networking is desired.
Candidates with three plus (3+) years relevant experience with GM Controls projects will be considered in lieu of GM Certifications (GM certification courses are available for well qualified candidatesGM Safety Lock-Out / Tag-Out is preferred, but training is available for well qualified candidates.
Work Hours:
Flexible start time between 6:00AM - 8:00am through 2:30pm - 5:00pm, depending on project and personal preference.50-hour work week on average.