Control Software Engineer

As a Controls Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing standard controls software for PLC or other real-time controller platforms. You will work as part of a team within the controls software development organization to deliver software for global customers. Your passion for excellence, drive to complete tasks on time, ability to work in a team, and technical skills will be essential in producing high-quality software. - Ability to develop and/or follow a project plan, setting and meeting milestone dates. - Co-develop successive releases of controls software products in coordination with product champions. - Ensure software is well-structured, easy to understand, and well-documented. - Develop software tools for rapid deployment of controls software products. - Baseline existing systems, make necessary improvements, and ensure optimal system performance. - Complete quality process through module, subsystem, and system test procedures, including customer site commissioning. - Produce all required documentation, such as detailed design specifications and test documents. - Complete estimates for modules under development and review engineering requirements. - Perform presentations of technical findings and developments. - Contribute to the development and maintenance of controls software standards. - Train regional product champions for efficient deployment of developed software products. - Travel may be required (5% to 15%). In terms of Work, Health, Safety & Environment (WHS&E) responsibilities, you must: - Take care of your health and safety and that of others, implementing risk control measures. - Prevent pollution to the environment. - Co-operate with policies, procedures, and instructions, including reporting hazards and incidents. You should also: - Comply with relevant statutory and legal requirements. - Commit to and cooperate with quality management systems. Key Relationships: - Other Software Development Groups. - Development Project Management and Quality Assurance. - Application Engineering. - Mechatronics R&D. - Product Management. - Customer Service. Qualifications and Experience Required: - Minimum 6+ years of PLC programming experience, including hands-on experience with material handling systems. - Minimum 1 year of experience in Siemens TIA coding. - Working understanding of industrial networks like Profinet, ProfiBus, and ASi. - Experience in designing and developing software using languages like C, C++, Visual Basic, or Java. - Experience in automated testing and agile development environment is beneficial. - Experience in HMI/SCADA programming (Iconics, Wonderware, RSView, WinCC, or Citect). - Bachelor's or higher degree in electrical or mechatronics engineering, computer science, or related discipline (Honors level preferred).,