ZipRecruiter - Dallas, TX
posted 23 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Dallas, TX
11-50 employees
About the position
The Senior Controls Software Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions for large-scale automated aerospace assembly systems. This role focuses on control system configuration, including servo motion control, sensor integration, and user interface development, ensuring seamless factory integration and performance optimization.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, implement, and maintain complex PLC programs
- Troubleshoot and diagnose PLC hardware and software issues
- Optimize existing programs for efficiency and performance
- Interface with HMIs and other control systems
- Work with engineers and technicians to ensure seamless integration
- Develop and maintain comprehensive program documentation
- Stay up-to-date on the latest PLC technologies and trends
- Travel to customer sites as required
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Mechanical, Mathematics, or related field
- 7+ years of experience as a PLC Programmer
- Proficiency in multiple PLC platforms (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Omron)
- Strong understanding of Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagrams, and structured text
- Experience with SCADA systems and HMI Development
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience programming in Siemens Scripting/Siemens PLC programming (TIA-Step 7) or equivalent, WinCC Advanced, WinCC OA, WinCC Flex, or Allen Bradley Scripting, Allen Bradley Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View ME
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in motion control or robotics
- Design PLC Systems from scratch
- Design automation for OEM
- Project leadership/management skills
- C++ programming skills
Benefits
- No-cost medical insurance for employee and family coverage
- 401k matching (3 - 6%)
- Paid overtime (10k - 20k)
- Relocation assistance offered
