Education/Experience Required: Minimum eight years experience programming in Siemens Scripting / Siemens PLC programming (TIA-Step 7) or equivalent / WinCC Advanced / WinCC OA / WinCC Flex / Allen Bradley Scripting / Allen Bradley Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk View ME.
Job Description:
The Project Engineer supports custom software solutions for large scale automated aerospace assembly systems for both domestic and international customers.
The project engineer will take a leadership role guiding other engineers throughout the entire project lifecycle through design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, integration, commissioning, and production support.
The project engineer is ultimately responsible for the success of the technical scope of a project.
The primary focus is on control system configuration and development, including microprocessor-based servo motion control, heating applications, analog and digital sensors, network communication, and graphical user interfaces.
Responsibilities:
Assists the Director of Controls in leading other software engineers assigned to their project.
Manages multiple projects and team members throughout the full software development life cycle, including specification, design, programming, implementation, integration, commissioning, and debugging.
Leads other team members by breaking down requirements into a WBS and delegates development tasks and schedule requirements while ensuring a uniform technical solution.
Manages team to a discrete project schedule and budget.
Provides technical direction and performs code reviews for team members based on best practices.
Works in a structured coding environment and participates on projects that involve both software and hardware.
Programs in Siemens Scripting / Siemens PLC programming (TIA-Step 7) or equivalent / WinCC Advanced / WinCC OA / WinCC Flex.
Programs in Allen Bradley Scripting / Allen Bradley Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk View ME.
Configures network administration, TCP/IP, PROFINET, and Ethernet/IP.
Programs in C/C++/C# for program applications to run in a Windows environment.
Is a member on cross-functional teams with mechanical/electrical design, project management, and manufacturing.
Works directly with the customer to troubleshoot and solve critical problems within the automation system.
Clearly documents and communicates problems encountered, troubleshooting steps taken, corrective actions, root cause, and next steps.
Presents information and interfaces with customers and leadership.
Develops and executes functional software test plan to validate project requirements.
Provides hours budget estimates for tasks.
Aid Sales and Business Development Department in estimating and conception of new projects/programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills & Qualifications:
Education and Work Experience:
Bachelor of Science in Software, Electrical, Computer, or Mechanical Engineering, related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Minimum eight years experience programming in Siemens Scripting / Siemens PLC programming (TIA-Step 7) or equivalent / WinCC Advanced / WinCC OA / WinCC Flex / Allen Bradley Scripting / Allen Bradley Studio 5000 / FactoryTalk View ME.
Five or more years programming in C/C++/C#; must be able to program applications to run in a Windows environment.
Demonstrated progressive increases responsibility on projects.
Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:
Must be able to obtain, maintain and/or currently possess a Secret security clearance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Coaches and mentors junior team members.
Continuously improves internal processes and best practices.
Excellent troubleshooting and debugging skills.
Read and understand electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
Knowledge of Industrial automation hardware control system components.
Understands electronics principles and design.
Trained in computer programming languages, which may include C, C++, C#, Java, Python, Swift, VBScript, Ladder Logic, SCL and others.
Understanding of design, testing, and modification of programs and applications.
Self-starter, ability to work independently, act and deliver results, and exercise high level judgment in the absence of explicit direction.
Clear and effective communication skills in both written and spoken forms.
Learn and apply new concepts quickly and effectively.
Must be a team player, able to work well with colleagues and other departments, and to coordinate effectively with internal and outside legal counsel in appropriate circumstances.
Work effectively with different levels of management, team members and customers.
Possesses required experience, skills, and attributes for assigned level in Professional Development, PLC Controls, GUI Development, Software Development, and Product Knowledge on the Engineering Skills Matrix.