Developer of automated laser work stations for industrial production. Seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our Laser Systems team

Responsibilities:

• Development of software code to enable communication, monitoring and control of multiple devices such as multi axis motion controllers, vision systems, and pneumatic actuators
• Support the machine build phase of production and improve overall build efficiency by standardizing control modules and methods.
• Develop and implement error proofing techniques to improve machine buy-off success rate and operator safety
• Develop standard control methods for workstation builds to eliminate the need for continual program rewrites for workstations of similar design
• Develop a fault tracking system for all control programs and integrate this report into customer FIS systems
• Support the design process via establishing line requirements, balancing, robot installation, and other electrical controls
• Develop requirements and safety controls for automated cells
• Coordinate and manage controls systems
• Develop risk analysis system for machine safety and specific work instruction to ensure safety protocols are communicated

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Science degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Physics, Computer Science or equivalent discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing and writing .NET (C#) from the ground up, including HMI screens
• Previous experience troubleshooting existing control systems using Root-Cause-Analysis techniques
• Preferred candidate will have significant experience and expertise in one or more control systems:  Aerotech motion controls, Fanuc robot programming; Beckhoff PC based controls
• Willing to travel up to 20% for onsite revalidation and customer troubleshooting

Desired qualifications:

• Experience tuning various types of motion controllers
• Previous experience interacting with customers at their site to support production/commissioning tasks
• Experience with network protocols (Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet….etc.)
• Experience with Pilz safety PLCs
• Experience writing detailed equipment specifications or flow charts that encompass complex plant or line processes
• Experience using a CAD package to create 2D cell layouts and electrical drawings
• Exposure to or experience with regulations, specification and codes (OSHA, CSA Z433-16, CE, UL…etc.); ensuring compliance for new markets
• Knowledge of SECS/GEM, OPC-UA, MTConnect

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https://photonicsgrp.com/team/david-bradley/