PLC Applications Engineer

$90,000 - $110,000/Yr

Cb Pacific - Kirkland, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Kirkland, WA

1,001-5,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The PLC Applications Engineer at CB Pacific plays a vital role in supporting, developing, testing, and implementing advanced software and hardware applications. This position involves collaboration with engineers and the business development team to enhance customer software/hardware support initiatives, ensuring high-quality solutions that meet project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support customer software/hardware applications, ensuring adherence to documented support practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, translating them into functional and technical specifications.
• Implement robust and scalable solutions to meet customer needs and project objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the customer base, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Conduct customer support reviews and share industry best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales leaders to identify and address issues promptly.
• Stay updated on industry trends and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for software applications.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in software/hardware application support, with expertise in relevant technologies, languages, and frameworks.
• Solid understanding of GE/Emerson system platforms and experience in designing, planning, and deploying system architectures.
• Experience in installing, configuring, validating, and tuning GE/Emerson products.
• Skills in developing high-quality data visualizations using tools such as GE Operations, IFIX, and Cimplicity.
• Experience in developing and supporting PLC programming software.
• Familiarity with Emerson PLC and DCS-based control systems, smart meters, and energy management systems as data sources.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a methodical approach to problem-solving.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with the Microsoft family of products.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to mentor junior team members.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Competitive 401(k) matching program
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave
• Access to FCG University learning and training platform with over 80k courses