Software Control Engineer (EE25181)

Job # EE25181

Job Title Software Control Engineer – Industrial Systems

Office Location Roanoke, VA preferred

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

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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