Senior Software Controls Engineer
Andrews Cooper Technology LLC3 days ago
Portland, OR, USASenior
Base Salary
$110k - $170k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, program, test, and commission PLC and HMI software for custom automation systems.
- Integrate robots, motion systems, vision systems, sensors, and safety devices.
- Troubleshoot and support machine startup, commissioning, and customer acceptance testing.
- Develop control specifications and software documentation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complete automation solutions.
- Lead controls engineering efforts on complex projects and mentor engineers with technical direction.
- Support proposal development, project planning, and customer technical discussions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Software or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent experience in a related field.
- 7+ years of professional hands-on experience in Software Controls Engineering.
- Experience programming industrial automation systems using PLCs, HMIs, and industrial software platforms is preferred.
- Proficiency with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Ignition, industrial robotics, motion control, vision systems, and industrial networking is preferred.
- Familiarity with Python, C, C++, C#, or similar programming languages is preferred.
- Experience with Windows, Linux, and virtual machine environments such as VMware, Hyper-V, and VirtualBox is preferred.
- Experience commissioning and troubleshooting automated equipment is preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
- Ability to travel for work-related purposes, with reliable transportation, is required; up to 20% travel may be required.
- Background checks are required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; HSA, FSA, EAP, and DSA programs.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave for birth or adoption.
- Generous PTO for vacation, sick leave, community service, and eight paid holidays.
- In-office snacks, coffee, and sponsored lunches.
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer contribution.
- Hands-on mentorship and educational reimbursement.
- Full-time position with travel between locations and client sites as needed.