Controls Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop software for updates, changes, and new product development for equipment using Parker IQAN.
• Support the technical support team by interfacing with customers and troubleshooting issues on the production floor.
• Develop a more regimented software and defined process storage of software, documentation for existing service parts.
• Occasionally upgrade Parker products to newer versions (training provided).
• Software development and machine controls engineering, focusing on designing software modules and control logic that ensure machines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.
• Integrate electrical and hydraulic systems and deliver real-time feedback to operators.
• Develop, test, and troubleshoot machine control software for both new product development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Write and maintain code for machine functionality, diagnostics, and operator interfaces; develop control algorithms; and design integrated control systems that coordinate software, sensors, electrical components, and hydraulics.
• Simulate and debug software prior to implementation, validate performance at both bench and machine levels, and diagnose and resolve software and control system issues to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience developing controls software for physical systems (machines, equipment, or vehicles)
• Familiarity with controls programs (e.g., CODESYS, IQAN, Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Familiarity with programming languages or tools such as C/C++, MATLAB, or Simulink
• Ability to develop and debug control logic (sensor inputs, actuator outputs, sequencing, PID, etc.)
• Experience troubleshooting modules, sensors, valves, I/O, wiring

Work Environment

• Fabrication, welding, machining, and assembly-heavy manufacturing
• Some travel to customer locations or dealer sites (less than 20% of time, with only a few trips a year, primarily within the country)
• Flexible work hours starting between 6:30 AM and 8:00 AM

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Winn, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $49.52/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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