Software Control Engineer

Job # EE25027

Job Title Software Control Engineer

Office Location Roanoke, VA

Business Function/Department Industrial Systems/Software Control Engineering

Sales Territory, if applicable

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

Requirements

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

Demonstrated successful and positive personal leadership, interpersonal, administrative, organizational, and communication skills

Demonstrated successful working relationships with clients, suppliers, and other internal and external contacts

Demonstrated continuous improvement in areas of responsibility

Ability to climb and work on cranes at heights up to approximately 175 feet

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

Link to TMEIC Corporation Americas website: https://www.tmeic.com/. To be considered an applicant for any available positions, individuals must complete an online job application for each posting. A resume may be attached to the online application but is not considered a substitute for the information in the application. Applications will be considered only for the specific position for which the application is submitted.

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