Control Systems Developer

The Fulton Group

$75K — $90K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in PLC ladder logic programming preferred.
  • Formal training or associate's degree in Industrial Automation, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience troubleshooting controls hardware and software.
  • Proficiency in procedural programming (e.g., C) and object-oriented programming (e.g., C++ or C#).
  • Technical expertise in control systems development.

Responsibilities

  • Design and improve control systems, including hardware, software, and user interfaces.
  • Perform quality assurance testing to ensure control systems meet quality standards.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues through structured root cause analysis.
  • Provide training and technical support as a subject matter expert to internal teams and customers.
  • Create and maintain accurate technical documentation for specifications and user-facing materials.
  • Travel to support development, training, troubleshooting, testing, and data collection activities.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity for professional development and continuing education.
  • Travel opportunities that enhance hands-on experience with the product.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Requirements

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY:

The Control Systems Developer develops, tests, and maintains complex control systems that govern the operation of commercial equipment. This role requires a proficiency in software development and an aptitude for electronics and hands-on hardware testing. They must value both function and form, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet or exceed targets for reliability, safety, features, cost and performance in a manner that is consistent with the company values and operating philosophy.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1) Controls Development - Designs, develops, and continuously improves control systems, inclusive of hardware, software and graphical user interfaces. Translates functional requirements into reliable, safe, and efficient equipment operation with a focus on an exceptional user experience.

2) Quality Assurance Testing - Performs hardware qualification and systematic validation to ensure control systems meet quality standards and aligns with user experience goals, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality product to customers.

3) Issue Resolution - Troubleshoots, replicates and resolves complex system issues using structured root cause analysis to restore intended functionality and prevent future recurrence.

4) Technical Resource - Provides training and support to internal teams and customers. Serves as a subject matter expert delivering timely and effective assistance in a professional and customer focused manner.

5) Travel - Willing to travel to support development, training, troubleshooting, testing and data collection activities.

6) Documentation - Creates and maintains clear, accurate technical documentation including specifications, changes, and user-facing materials; communicates progress and issues effectively to stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Certifications and Required Experience):

1) Experience troubleshooting controls hardware and software.

2) Formal Training Program or Associate's degree in Industrial Automation, Computer Science, Mechatronics, Software Engineering or related field, or equivalent industry experience.

3) Preferred: 3+ years of experience in Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) ladder logic programming, with experience in procedural programming (e.g., C) and object-oriented programming (e.g., C++ or C#).

DEMONSTRATED CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:

1) Communication - Ability to ensure information is passed on to others who should be kept informed. Ability to express oneself clearly in conversation and interaction with others. Ability to express oneself clearly in business writing.

2) Analytical Thinking - The ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic and sequential approach.

3) Technical Expertise - The ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill in a technical area, and a propensity for continuing education and training.

4) Thoroughness - Ensuring work and information is complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings, courses and presentations, following up to ensure the agreements and commitments have been fulfilled.

5) Stress Management - The ability to keep functioning effectively when under pressure or with unpredictable surges in workload; and maintain self-control in the face of hostility or provocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1) Repetitive Motion - Substantial movement/motion of the wrists, hands and fingers.

2) Sitting - Employee needs to remain seated for extended periods of time.

3) Vision - Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as analyzing data, viewing a computer terminal, use of tools, etc.

4) Travel - Work requires travel by walking on foot, car or airplane and may include extended periods of walking or sitting.

Salary Description

$75,000 - $90,000 Yearly

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