Job Description: Controls Software Engineer

Precision Control Systems, Inc (PCS) is an established small business founded in 1998 located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. PCS designs & manufactures infrared heaters, custom systems, and power control systems. We offer a full benefit and bonus package for our employees.

We are looking for a full-time employee to assist in the implementation of PLCs, Operator Interfaces (HMI) and discrete controllers for our systems used in a wide range of industries (medical, aerospace, printing, extrusion, drying, general manufacturing & others).

The employee will require the following:

A strong understanding of the electrical, mechanical, and software engineering principles needed to create and maintain automated processes.
Understanding of PLC control capabilities and languages, including ladder logic, sequential function block, structured text. Experience with Allen Bradley, Horner, Siemens PLC is preferred.
Understanding of HMI development using tools from Maple Systems, Wientek, Siemens, Horner. Resulting HMI will provide the users with the views to effectively operate the machines we produce.
Ability to create operator interface (HMI) displays that allow the operator to easily interact with the system.
Understanding of measurement devices including temperature, speed, distance, pressure, and time.
Understanding of actuators including stepper motors, pneumatic actuators, VFD and SCR controllers
Understanding of various industrial device interconnect protocols such as Ethernet I/P, Modbus/TCP, Serial, etc.
Ability to read wiring schematics, electrical drawings, and manuals to determine the architecture of the system being designed/programmed.
Ability to interact with Sales, Engineering, and the customer to create the system that meets known needs.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to review software and electro-mechanical devices and identify a problem source & solution.
Strong mechanical aptitude to understand the various mechanical parts of the system.
Ability to listen to customer requirements and develop a system to meets those needs.
Familiar with various office tools to create documentation for the systems.
Occasional onsite startup assistance at customer facility, sometimes requiring overnight travel. (typically, less than 5%)
May require occasion light hands-on assembly to assist in project completion.
3+ years experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) 4% Match
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

Eden Prairie, MN 55344: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Precision Control Systems, Inc./Research Inc.

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