Controls Software Engineer

Fives

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
  • 2 years in Intralogistics Material Handling as a Controls Software Engineer or similar role
  • Proficiency with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI/SCADA systems
  • Experience in developing ladder logic or structured text
  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, OPC)
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for PLC and HMI/SCADA programs
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Responsibilities

  • Review project scope for compliance and develop control system architecture
  • Design electrical schematics for sortation and transportation systems
  • Create Allen-Bradley PLC programs based on customer specifications
  • Troubleshoot and debug PLC and HMI/SCADA programs on-site
  • Develop scalable HMI/SCADA solutions for system diagnostics
  • Implement custom ladder logic for material system hardware
  • Conduct system testing (SAT/FAT) to verify readiness

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within the company
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology in material handling
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on engineering best practices
  • Potential for involvement in diverse projects across different sectors
  • Access to continuous learning and professional development resources
Full Job Description
Présentation de l'offre

Fives Intralogistics Corp. has openings for Controls Software Engineer at its facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Job duties include:

  1. Participating in review of the project scope to ensure compliance with customer's standards and the development of the control's systems architecture representing an accurate picture of the design required
  2. Participating in the design of electrical schematics including wiring diagram for parcel sortation and transportation products or projects with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
  3. Interpret electrical schematics, mechanical layouts, and client requirements to design Allen-Bradley PLC programs tailored for high-speed sortation systems and conveyors using engineering and design software and equipment to perform engineering tasks.
  4. Troubleshooting and debugging Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI/SCADA programs by conducting system commissioning at customer locations, integrate with WCS and external equipment, and perform SAT/FAT testing to ensure system readiness utilizing industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and OPC.
  5. Development of scalable HMI/SCADA solutions on FactoryTalk View SE and ME, enhancing diagnostics and remote alarm monitoring for efficient system maintenance and minimal downtime.
  6. Develop and implement custom ladder logic or structured text for material system hardware design using Allen-Bradley PLC, enhancing system capabilities and performance.


The position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and 2 years of experience working in the Intralogistics Material Handling industry as a Controls Software Engineer, Controls Engineer or other controls engineering positions. Two years' experience required in each of the following:

  1. Working with programming Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems.
  2. Develop ladder logic or structured text to control material system hardware design.
  3. Working with industrial communication protocols including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and OPC.
  4. Troubleshooting and debugging Allen-Bradley PLC, HMI/SCADA programs.
  5. Reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system architecture.


Experience may be obtained concurrently.

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