Controls Engineer

Accountability:

The position is for a Software Controls Engineer at Fives Cincinnati.  This person will have responsibility for the control software engineering design and implementation required for composite products developed and produced at the Fives Cincinnati Hebron, KY, facility.  This software developer will provide innovative original technical design, project leadership for sold and development projects, sales and service support, and overall software system architecture

Scope and Responsibilities:

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

• Responsible for the developing and supporting real-time control system and communication interfaces
• Develop specifications and proper documentation of application software for communication within the software engineering group and other departments for training and customer documentation
• Create application software, HMI, PLC, and real-time motion control for new machine hardware and features
• Troubleshoots software issues in support of product startup, including acceptance at customers facilities when required – travel less than 10%
• Work with Electrical Design engineering to select and layout hardware, including controls, amplifiers, digital input and output cards and other components.
• Work with control vendors on new product development requirements and resolving open control issues.
• Maintains software project cost targets and schedules to ensure projects are on track.  Provides updates on project status as required
• Participate in cross-functional design teams spanning the entire product life cycle, beginning with specification, and continuing through implementation to product shipment
• Supports commonality and consistency within & across product lines for the business group.
• Focus on continuously improving and optimizing system performance, increasing control system functionality and capability
• Proactively maintain and promote a safe and healthy work environment for all employees

Education/Certification:

• Education:  BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science
• Must be a U.S. citizen or have permanent residency status (green card)

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience with industrial process equipment
• 3-5 years of motion control programming experience preferred – additive or subtractive material processing

Required Skills:

• Programming experience in C, C#, and C++, Visual Basic, XML.  Visual Studio experience a plus. 
• Experience with programming in real-time operating system environment
• Experience with multi axis servo systems design, motion control systems, and robotic interfaces
• Experience with sensor interfaces, IO, fieldbus, and related technology
• Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical and software issues
• Ability to work well in a team environment possessing strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-driven and motivated to succeed
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Competency in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with integrating machine safety systems within software applications
• Experience with software quality systems/processes