Dematic · 4 hours ago
Controls Software Engineer
Grand Rapids, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$75K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expDematic is a global leader in automation and supply chain optimization, and they are seeking a Controls Software Engineer to develop standard controls software for PLCs and other real-time controller platforms. The role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver high-quality software solutions for global customers.
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Responsibilities
Develop and/or follow a project plan knowing the importance of setting and meeting milestone dates
Co-develop successive releases of controls software products in coordination with product champions. This includes the performance of complex design, maintenance, enhancement, testing, implementation, and support of these products. Experience in the design and development of controls based on physical layouts is expected. Software must be well structured, easy to understand and well documented
Develop software tools for the rapid deployment of controls software products for testing and applications environments
Complete the quality process through the execution of module, subsystem, and system test procedures – including customer site commissioning when required
Perform presentations of complex technical findings and developments
Contribute to the development and maintenance of controls software standards
Produce documentation required as part of the development process including detailed design specifications, test documents and descriptions of operation
Complete estimates for modules under development and especially own work. Perform review of complex standards specifications and other documentation to determine engineering requirements
Conform to Occupational Health Safety and Environment standards in the execution of all work – especially when testing with equipment
Train regional product champions in order to efficiently deploy the developed software products
Up to 10% travel will be required
Qualification
Required
1+ years PLC/real-time-controller/robotics programming experience including hands-on experience with material handling / intralogistics systems (conveyor, stacker cranes, or pallet conveying systems) or similar industry
Experience in designing and developing software using a higher-level or object-oriented language such as C#, C++, C, Python, Java, Visual Basic, etc
Bachelor or higher degree in electrical or mechatronics engineering, computer science or similar discipline
Preferred
Experience in real time applications preferred
Experience in automated testing including scripting is beneficial
Experience in an agile development environment is beneficial
Experience in HMI/SCADA programming is beneficial
Honors level preferred
Benefits
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Company
Dematic
Dematic designs, builds, and supports intelligent automated solutions empowering and sustaining the future of commerce for its customers in manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution.
10001+ employees
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Hasan Dandashly
President & CEO
Michael Larsson
EVP and CEO Americas Region
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