Control Engineer
Role Statement:
Responsible for working along the entire Embedded PLC Software Life-cycle, which is used to control complex thermal engineering machinery for Application SW complex projects.
- Translates software and hardware requirements into concise and robust programming code and document it, working as team player with other Controls Engineers to deliver working software releases.
- Provides solid configuration management to each part of the project and act according to release plans
- Provides support to all areas of the company that requires it, such as Sales, Offering, System Engineering, Procurement, Operation and Service.
Key Duties:
Development of New Software
- Translate high level application requirements into Software Specifications, producing the related deliverables (documentation, Scope of Operations, test plans).
- Design, develop and implement PLC programs and applications that respond to given requirements.
- Perform prototyping, application tests and code reviews to ensure product quality.
- Validate the released software attending tests in Lab and in the field, reporting bugs and proposing possible improvements
- Deliver training and product handover to relevant stakeholders – Academy, Application Engineering and Service
Software Life-Cycle Maintenance:
- Maintain existing software baselines, perform debugging, testing, code improvement and re-designing tasks, including the configuration management process
- Review hardware and components evolution and phase-in/phase out, adapting and redesigning according to the need.
- Collaborate with Service and Quality teams to optimize products and ensure products stay up-to-date and continue to satisfy customer needs.
- Coordinate troubleshooting of high-level PLC issues, with development teams and appropriate methodology.
- Prepare training documents for maintenance and production teams, explaining the operation and troubleshooting of complex control systems.
Job Requirements:
Software
- Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications
- Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
- Troubleshoot issues with already existing systems
- Technical writing including Software Sequence of Operation (SOO)
- Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews and work with Systems Engineering or Customers to ensure proper implementation of features
General
- Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence
- Provide timely and detailed status updates
- Quality – Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment
Preferred Competences:
Minimum Experience/Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant project experience working with controls and automation equipment related to development, programming, debugging, as well as support and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Programming Logic Controllers according to IEC 61131-3 standards or similar.
- Ideally, good knowledge of other programming and scripting languages (C/C++, C#, Javascript, Python, HTML), even academic.
- Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
General Skills/Qualifications:
- MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
- Knowledge of software version-control systems (Git, GitHub, perforce) is nice to have
- Good English written and oral communication skills
- Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
- Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
- Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
- Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely
Responsible for working along the entire Embedded PLC Software Life-cycle, which is used to control complex thermal engineering machinery for Application SW complex projects.
- Translates software and hardware requirements into concise and robust programming code and document it, working as team player with other Controls Engineers to deliver working software releases.
- Provides solid configuration management to each part of the project and act according to release plans
- Provides support to all areas of the company that requires it, such as Sales, Offering, System Engineering, Procurement, Operation and Service.
Key Duties:
Development of New Software
- Translate high level application requirements into Software Specifications, producing the related deliverables (documentation, Scope of Operations, test plans).
- Design, develop and implement PLC programs and applications that respond to given requirements.
- Perform prototyping, application tests and code reviews to ensure product quality.
- Validate the released software attending tests in Lab and in the field, reporting bugs and proposing possible improvements
- Deliver training and product handover to relevant stakeholders – Academy, Application Engineering and Service
Software Life-Cycle Maintenance:
- Maintain existing software baselines, perform debugging, testing, code improvement and re-designing tasks, including the configuration management process
- Review hardware and components evolution and phase-in/phase out, adapting and redesigning according to the need.
- Collaborate with Service and Quality teams to optimize products and ensure products stay up-to-date and continue to satisfy customer needs.
- Coordinate troubleshooting of high-level PLC issues, with development teams and appropriate methodology.
- Prepare training documents for maintenance and production teams, explaining the operation and troubleshooting of complex control systems.
Job Requirements:
Software
- Design and develop software applications based on given requirements and specifications
- Understand client requirements for GUI/communication interface, networking and create specifications based on these requirements
- Troubleshoot issues with already existing systems
- Technical writing including Software Sequence of Operation (SOO)
- Requirement Reviews – Participate in reviews and work with Systems Engineering or Customers to ensure proper implementation of features
General
- Comply with the company safety procedures. Live the company culture of integrity and professional competence
- Provide timely and detailed status updates
- Quality – Ensure standards are maintained in a highly regulated, process driven environment
Preferred Competences:
Minimum Experience/Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering or a related field of study OR the equivalent combination of education and/or years of relevant work experience.
- Minimum of 2 years relevant project experience working with controls and automation equipment related to development, programming, debugging, as well as support and troubleshooting.
- Knowledge of Programming Logic Controllers according to IEC 61131-3 standards or similar.
- Ideally, good knowledge of other programming and scripting languages (C/C++, C#, Javascript, Python, HTML), even academic.
- Experience and skill in troubleshooting control system issues
General Skills/Qualifications:
- MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and general computer literacy
- Knowledge of software version-control systems (Git, GitHub, perforce) is nice to have
- Good English written and oral communication skills
- Must be a self-starter, team player, work well with others and have a positive attitude
- Must be a creative thinker, results oriented, focused, and attentive to detail and accuracy
- Must have ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Sharp, quick, dedicated and innovative problem solver
- Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to think designs through completely