Controls Engineer

Engineer – Controls SystemsSWA's Engineering team, you will be developing real-time automation solutions from the manufacturing plant floor to the enterprise level, using a variety of programming, configuration, and design tools: PLC and PAC Programming, Operator Interface and HMI application design, SCADA design, Network design, Database design, Vision system design, Machine Safety system design, Motion control (Servo, NC, CNC), Information Solution design, MES design, ERP connector development, High-level software solution design (involving C#, HTML5, .NET, SQL, VB, VBA, and more).Key-skills and interests: machine and process control, high-level programming, information solutions, database development, operational efficiency, mechatronicsResponsibilities:Program applications to meet & exceed customer/projects specifications, application requirements.Engineering and implementing real-time automation controls and information solutionsConceptualizing during the design phase of the project life cycleSystem programming, debugging, and testingCreating documentation, including project engineering notes, project design traceability documentation, case studies, and moreCommissioning new solutions; finding opportunities for improvementsCreating methodologies and complex problem-solvingLearning new technologiesMentoring colleagues on your expertise and knowledge baseHaving fun and being challengedTechnologies Used:PLC Programming Platforms: Beckhoff, B&R Automation, PLCNext, Codesys, SchneiderSystem Networking: Ethernet, Routing and Switching, ADS, Modbus, MQTT, OPC UA, TCP/IPHMI Platforms: Beckhoff, Inductive AutomationVision Platforms: Cognex, Keyence, ROS, HalconHigh-level Programming: IEC-61131-3, C#, HTML5, Python, C++Database Platforms: MS SQL, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, MySQL, InfluxDBOperating Systems: Microsoft Windows 10+, Linux, freeBSDRequirements/Qualifications:Bachelor of Science or higher in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering or related Engineering Technology field or equivalent combination of education and experience, 1-3 yearsAcademic or working experience with some or all the listed "Technologies Used", in previous section.Demonstrated interest and ability to program, specifically text-based languages and object-oriented concepts.Works well in a team-oriented setting.Thrives on learning and applying what you have learned to new projects.Good problem-solving skills, while learning how to solve more complex problems over time.Capable of self-starting on tasks and asks questions along the way.Possess complete grasp of scientific method of problem solvingAbility to follow patterns & build upon established modelsUnderstand complex system designsMeticulous, conscientious, analytical, focused, self-starter individual, who is a quick learner.