Sr. Software Automations Engineer - REF2703X

The position of Senior Software Automation Engineer requires a minimum of a BSCS, BSCE degree, advanced studies or equivalent curriculum and courses.  The candidate demonstrates at least 6 years of professional applied programming experiences in several and not limited to:  Visual Studio, C#, C, other scripted languages, IEC 61131-3 industrial languages, SQL, data sources and data sharing. The software engineer works with a team of automation engineers and process engineers to develop process control concepts into machinery, support/modify software interfaced with hardware on existing machinery or design new program-controlled processes to meet manufacturing requirements.  Basic electronics knowledge and familiarity with industrial protocols and interface techniques are interfaced to the developed programming solution.  The software engineer works on and leads projects throughout the full software development life cycle, including specification, design, programming, implementation, integration, commissioning, and debugging.  This position has opportunities to apply program design to Robotics, electronics, machine vision, analog and digital signal application, data, and mechatronics.Software development experience should include a variety of computer languages to address programming objectives related to automated process control, test/measurement, and data sharing.  Programs are created to integrate the construction and testing process details to interfaced test equipment, data collection systems, analog and digital control points, machine vision, motion, data, and other unique peripherals.The software engineer works with technicians and engineers of multiple disciplines from all process departments to:Document project request to form a statement of work, use cases, etc.Identify opportunities for improving system quality, efficiency, robustnessWrite clean, well-tested code with effective error handlingCreate plans for testing, and assuring quality use industry best practices such as unit and regression testingDevelop proofs of concept for new and innovative solutionsMove data between equipment and databasesBreak down large, complicated technical projects in defined stages and deliverablesUtilize multiple platforms