SUMMARY OF POSITIONThe individual will provide engineering, integration, and technical support for the manufacturing of automated assembly equipment. The individual will assume a lead role in the programming, commissioning, and software testing phase. It is the responsibility of the successful candidate to design, program, test, and start-up the system in our clients' facility. Design work includes PLC logic, CNC programming, HMI programming, and drive configuration. The individual will be an integral part of the team from concept through production and will be counted on to represent Ascent Aerospace in a professional manner, especially during the critical commissioning and buy off phase.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThis document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position.
- Responsible for automated controls system design, specification, programming, simulation and testing, and start-up assistance.
- Design, write, test, implement, and document PLC and HMI software.
- Support installation, commissioning, and production support of the systems at various customer facilities.
- Completes the design of complex systems that integrate both hardware and software controls elements.
- Assist in the development of company standards to ensure consistency in project execution.
- Work with other integration engineers on researching new technologies which can be applied to aerospace applications to improve system design and performance.
- Reviews Program department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting program performance to management and Customers.
- Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies.
- Any additional duties assigned by management.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCEAny combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.
- BA or BS degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Systems Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems.
- Proficient in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project.
- Experience in C# Programming language is preferred.
- This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22.C.F.R. is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Problem solving - the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
- Project Execution - Knowledge of project life cycle; management of project requirements and execution through design and integration.
- Interpersonal Skills - the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things when working with the various Internal/External stakeholders.
- Oral communication - the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts meetings.
- Written Communications - the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and can read and interpret written information.
- Planning/organizing - the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
- Adaptability - the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and can deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability - the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance.
- Safety and security - the individual actively promote and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses office equipment and materials properly.
- Strategic Planning - Working in a team environment to establish group goal and objectives and developing/implementing action plans focused on achievement.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSUp to 5
