Software Engineer

First Tek, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience with PLC programming tools like Siemens TIA Portal or Allen-Bradley RSLogix
  • Proficient in troubleshooting electrical controls and instrumentation
  • Able to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings
  • Experienced in developing, modifying, and debugging software for automated systems
  • Skilled in creating and maintaining technical documentation of control systems

Responsibilities

  • Design and support software and control systems for automated manufacturing
  • Troubleshoot and develop PLC logic and control software
  • Assist maintenance teams with root cause analysis and equipment reliability
  • Document control systems, wiring diagrams, and signal flow
  • Aid in equipment upgrades and modernizing legacy systems

Benefits

  • Onsite full-time work environment
  • No expenses covered by the employer
  • Opportunities for equipment upgrades and technology modernization
  • Background check performed for all hires
  • Structured work schedule with a 4/10 format
Full Job Description
Description: The Software & Controls Engineer II designs, develops, supports, and enhances software and control systems used to manufacture and test thin-film materials and related products at DSI.
This position supports automated and electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment through software development, PLC programming, controls troubleshooting, system documentation, and equipment upgrades. The engineer works closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and other technical teams to improve equipment reliability, resolve technical issues, and support the modernization of manufacturing systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 Design, develop, modify, test, and support software and control systems used in automated manufacturing and test equipment.
 Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic, control software, operator interfaces, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and equipment communications.
 Support Maintenance and Engineering teams with equipment troubleshooting root cause investigations, corrective actions, and reliability improvements.
 Document control systems by updating wiring diagrams, mapping I/O, documenting signal flow, and creating as-built technical documentation.
 Support equipment upgrades and legacy system modernization, including hardware replacement, software migration, testing, commissioning, and production release.

Required Skills
 1-2 years of experience with one or more of the flowing PLC programming tools (Siemens TIA Portal, Allen Bradley RSLogix, Client Fanuc LogicMaster) , PLC troubleshooting, industrial automation, or control-system support.
 1-2 years of experience troubleshooting electrical controls, instrumentation, sensors, actuators, motor controls, or electro-mechanical equipment.
 1-2 years of experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, I/O lists, control drawings, or mechanical drawings.
 1-2 years of experience developing, modifying, testing, or debugging software used to control automated equipment or manufacturing systems.
 1-2 years of experience creating or maintaining technical documentation, wiring diagrams, equipment configuration records, software revisions, or change-control documentation.

Desired Skills
 PLC programming experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Allen-Bradley RSLogix, Studio 5000, Client Fanuc LogicMaster, or similar PLC platforms.
 LabVIEW programming experience using National Instruments development tools.
 Experience with industrial wiring, control panels, field devices, instrumentation, equipment communications, or conductor termination.
 Experience reverse engineering legacy control systems, mapping I/O points, documenting signal flow, or creating as-built electrical drawings.
 Experience with equipment upgrades, hardware obsolescence planning, software migration, manufacturing data systems, relational databases, document control, or formal change management.

Custom Fields:
Name: Security Clearance
Value: Ability to Obtain

Name: Allow Expenses
Value: No

Name: Worksite Classification
Value: Worker will work Onsite Full Time

Name: OT Status
Value: non-Exempt

Name: Security Clearance Comments
Value: No clearance required to start the position. No action until requested. Background check required

Name: Work Schedule
Value: 4/10-A

Name: Does this role require access to ECI information
Value: Yes

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