Software Controls Engineer

InVision is a Professional Recruitment Firm specializing in Engineering, Industrial / Skilled Trades, Information Technology and Professional Services within Canada and the U.

S. We have a successful track record working on both small and large recruitment projects, across North America.

Our client, a leading OEM Machine Designer is currently looking for a Software Controls Engineer to join their growing team.

The role of a Software Controls Engineer within the Industrial Controls / Automation Platform team is to create state-of-the-art elegant, efficient, correct, and effective software and solutions for industrial machinery and internal software production systems.

This encompasses all phases of the design process, including ideation, requirements clarification, design, implementation, testing and validation and support.

The ideal candidate understands, and have passion for the manufacturing industry and automation, and experience with designing industrial software systems OEM, real-time and embedded systems experience is an asset.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement best in class control and operator interface software (human-machine interface / man machine) for industrial machinery.
• Design systems and tools for efficient software production in a dynamic environment.
• Design and implement industrial communication software.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot complex and challenging technical problems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and next generation software design.
• Communicate complex technical material in an understandable and digestible manner, verbally and in writing.

Technical Qualifications

• Post secondary education (University Degree in Engineering or Computer Science is preferred from an accredited post-secondary institution
• Minimum of 5 years of software engineering experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ Experience with Microsoft tools and languages - visual studio, C#, and the .net platform (C, C++ an asset)
• Understanding and experience with basic UX (user experience) principles
• Familiarity with control software and platforms (Modern programmable logic controllers)
• Exposure to and understanding of industrial communication protocols (TCP / IP, OPC U / A, ModBus, CanBus, IoT)
• Exposure to and understanding of programmable logic controllers and programming (IEC61131, Beckhoff TwinCat, Siemens, Alan Bradley)
• Some experience with Microsoft's SQL server and databases
• Some familiarity with web technologies, some experience with developing back-end and front-end.
• Understanding and experience with asynchronous programming, mult-threading, multi-tasking, real-time systems

Personal Qualifications

• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, verbally and in writing.
• A quick independent learner, able to digest and understand complex concepts.
• An intelligent thinker, able to formulate hypotheses, troubleshoot, analyze, and propose solutions.
• A team player, able to work well with others in cross-disciplinary teams.

Employment Rewards :

• Full-Time Permanent
• Straight Day Shift
• Full Benefits Package and RRSP Match
• World Class Organization
• Potential for growth

Application Process :

All Qualified candidates will be contacted.

InVision is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind :

It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.