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Ascent Aerospace · 2 months ago

Controls Software Engineer

Macomb, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. The Controls Software Engineer will provide engineering, integration, and technical support for the manufacturing of automated assembly equipment, focusing on programming, commissioning, and software testing.

Aerospace

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for automated controls system design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance

Design, write, test, implement, and document PLC and HMI software

Support installation, commissioning, and production support of the systems at various customer facilities

Completes the design of complex systems that integrate both hardware and software controls elements

Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution

Work with other integration engineers on researching new technologies which can be applied to aerospace applications to improve system design and performance

Reviews Program department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting program performance to management and Customers

Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies

Any additional duties assigned by management

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI programmingCNC programmingElectrical engineeringC# programmingMS Office proficiencyProject executionPlanning/organizingDependabilitySafetySecurityStrategic planningProblem solvingInterpersonal skillsOral communicationWritten communicationsAdaptability

Required

BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Systems Engineering

Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems

Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project

Experience in C# Programming language is preferred

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a 'US Person' as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required

Preferred

Problem solving – the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully

Project Execution – Knowledge of project life cycle; management of project requirements and execution through design and integration

Interpersonal Skills – the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things when working with the various Internal/External stakeholders

Oral communication – the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings

Written Communications – the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information

Planning/organizing – the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans

Adaptability – the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Dependability – the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance

Safety and security – the individual actively promote and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses office equipment and materials properly

Strategic Planning – Working in a team environment to establish group goal and objectives and developing/implementing action plans focused on achievement