Controls Engineer

Scope and Responsibilities:

The position is for a Software Engineer at Fives Cincinnati.  This person will have the responsibilities of designing, supporting, and maintaining the control software of our composite laying equipment, which utilize gantry and robotic manipulators, and their peripheral equipment.

Description of Typical Duties:

• Target code to run on Siemens Operate platforms such as Sinumerik One & 840D
• Use TIA Portal or Step 7 development environments for CNC integration
• Use Microsoft’s Visual Studio develop environments
• Target code to run on Windows and Intime RTOS
• Manage source controlled with Mercurial and Git.
• Plans for C# and/or Indusoft development for future HMIs.
• Utilize OPC-UA, Access Databases, and Modbus-TCP on various applications.
• Focus on continuously improving and optimizing system performance and increasing control system functionality and capability.
• Participate in cross-functional design reviews.
• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical and software issues.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Work well in a team and with minimal supervision.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experiene writing and maintaining code in VB.NET WinForms, C, C++, and many IEC 61131-3 PLC languages
• Experience with multi axis servo systems design, motion control systems, and robotic interfaces.
• Experience with sensor interfaces, IO, fieldbus, and related technology.
• Experience with integrating machine safety systems within software applications.
• Experience with software quality systems/processes.

Position Details:

• Education: BS in Engineering (preferably Electrical or Computer) or Computer Science.
• Relevant years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Preferably 5 or more years of relevant controls and software programming experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status (green card).
• Travel will be less than 10%.
• Pay is commensurate with level of relevant experience.