Software Application Engineer I (HMI & PLC)

Accountability:

Industrial User Interface Software Engineer for the metal cutting machine tool business. Under supervision, responsible for the application software engineering design required for the machine tool products developed and produced for Fives. In addition, provide innovative original technical designs, project support for sold orders & development projects, as well as sales and service support.

Scope and Responsibilities:

Essential duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Proactively attains a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.
• Under the direction of a supervisor, will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and maintenance of CNC application software, with emphasis on the user interface, productivity tools, data collection and analysis, OEE, as well as predictive and preventative maintenance systems.

Approximate division of workload:

• • 60% - PC application development/maintenance (i.e., user interface, OEE, etc.)
  • 40% - Machine tool PLC application development

• Produce and review end-user operator documentation
• Troubleshoot software issues when required in support of product startup and field installation support.

• Focus on continuously improving and optimizing system performance, increasing control system functionality and capability.

• Participate in cross-functional design teams spanning the entire product life cycle, beginning with the specification stage, and continuing through implementation to product shipment.
• Maintains software project cost targets and schedules to ensure projects are on track; provides updates on project status as required.
• Works with the installation teams to promote efficient & effective machine installations with acceptance at customers’ facilities with on-site support when required.
• Supports commonality and consistency within & across product lines within the business group.
• Promotes “right first time” content with appropriate risk mitigation plans when required.
• Stays up to date on new control methods, designs, industry standards and electrical codes

• Improves overall company efficiency by participating in special assignments and projects.
• ISO 9001 &14001 awareness and compliance

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university – Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other related engineering degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status (green card).

Experience:

•   0-3 years related experience.

Skills:

• Strong desire to learn, driven by a curiosity to understand and apply electrical, mechanical and software solutions to complex machining systems.
• Effective problem-solving skills, targeted toward solving technical problems.
• Ability to work well with people and have good communication skills.
• Proficiency in the development of C/C++, C# and web-based applications
• Proficiency in Qt development a plus
• Ability to interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics a plus
• Ability to develop and troubleshoot PLC software a plus
• HMI interface development a plus
• Self-driven and motivated to succeed.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word