Senior Software Controls Engineer

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in Software or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field. MSEE is a plus.
• 7+ years of professional hands-on experience in Software Controls Engineering.
• Up to 20% of travel may be required between locations.
• Ability to travel for work-related purposes as needed; access to reliable transportation is required due to the nature of our business and multiple client sites.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Background checks are required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience programming industrial automation systems using PLCs, HMIs, and industrial software platforms.
• Proficiency with several of the following:
• PLCs: Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, Beckhoff, B&R, Codesys
• HMI/SCADA: Ignition, FactoryTalk View, WinCC, Maple Systems
• Industrial Robotics: FANUC, ABB, Epson, Denso
• Motion Control, Vision Systems, and Industrial Networking
• Familiarity with Python, C/C++, C#, or similar programming languages.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and virtual machine environments (VMware, Hyper-V, VirtualBox).
• Experience commissioning and troubleshooting automated equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, program, test, and commission PLC and HMI software for custom automation systems.
• Integrate automation components including robots, motion systems, vision systems, sensors, and safety devices.
• Troubleshoot and support machine startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance testing.
• Develop technical documentation including control specifications and software documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complete automation solutions.
• Lead controls engineering efforts on complex projects.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical direction.
• Support proposal development, project planning, and customer technical discussions.

Why join the Andrews Cooper team?

• Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), employee assistance programs (EAP), and dependent savings accounts (DSA).
• Paid leave for maternity and paternity for birth or adoption.
• Generous PTO for vacation, sick, community service, and 8 paid holidays.
• In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
• 401k retirement plan with 3% employer contribution.
• Access to hands-on mentorship to advance professional skills and an educational reimbursement.